Itinerary
Day 1: Sofia-Skopje-Pristina-Prizren
Stop At: Old Bazaar - Skopje, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
Our tour will start with pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia at 08:00 am. The first destination will be Skopje - the capital of North Macedonia. After approximately 3 and a half hours guided trip we will reach the city. During the long drive, you will learn the Bulgarian point of view regarding the history of the region. Then you will have two hours guided tour of the city made by a Macedonian guide. You will have the chance to hear the stories about Yugoslavia and the modern way of life in the country from a local, which will make your experience truly worthy. In addition, you will compare the two historical interpretations and make your own conclusions. The highlights you will visit are the Old fortress, Sultan Murat Mosques and the Old Bazaar, where we will have the chance to see Caravanserais (inns) from the Ottoman period when Skopje was one of the main trade centers on the Balkans.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Skopje Fortress Kale, Old Town, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
Our next stop will be the historical fortress located at the highest point in Skopje from where you will have the chance to admire the stunning view of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Sultan Murad Mosque, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
One of the oldest and biggest preserved mosques in Skopje
Stop At: The Stone Bridge, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
We will cross the Vardar River by the Stone bridge, the only preserved bridge from the Middle ages and start our exploration of the new part of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Macedonia Square, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
We will visit the new neo-classical square Macedonia. There we will admire the biggest statue of Alexander the Great and his father Phillip II. You will stop and learn the history of the ancient Macedonians and the adventures of their rulers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Memorial House of Mother Teresa, Macedonia Str. No.9, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
We will continue to Mother Teresa memorial house. She is the most famous person born in Skopje. Her work and contribution to the world deserve huge respect. In the house museum, you will learn about her story and will track her life by the big photography collection. The walking part of the tour will finish at the Gate Macedonia (newly built triumphal arch).
With this, our exploration of Skopje will finish and you will have 1,5 hours for lunch and rest before we continue our journey to the capital of Kosovo- Pristina.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pristina National Library, Square Hasan Prishtina nn, Pristina 10030 Kosovo
After approximately 2 hours drive from Skopje, we will reach Pristina- the capital of Kosovo. Then we will start our walking tour of the city. Our first stop will be the Pristina National Library, completed in 1982 when Kosovo was part of Yugoslavia. The library is keeping valuable books and documents some of which date to the 15th century. An interesting fact is that it is ranked at the top of the ugliest architectural structures in Europe.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Statue of Mother Tereza, Mother Tereza St, Pristina Kosovo
During our walk, we will pay attention to the statue of Mother Tereza. Due to her Albanian origin, she is a highly prized person in Kosovo.
Pass By: Carshia Mosque (Xhamia e Carshise), Meto Bajraktari, Pristina Kosovo
We will pass by the oldest building in Pristina - Carshia Mosque, built during the 15th century.
Pass By: Fatih Mosque (Xhamia e Mbretit), Rr. Ilir Konushevci, Pristina Kosovo
Another highlight which we will pay attention to before leaving for Prizren will be the Imperial Mosque. It has been constructed by Sultan Mehmed II the conqueror of Constantinople.
Stop At: Prizren, Prizren
Our final destination for this day will be Prizren- a lovely city surrounded by beautiful mountains. We will reach the city after 1,5 hours drive - at approximately 20:00 pm. We will enjoy tasty traditional food for dinner and overnight in the historical part of the city.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a nice 3-star hotel in the historical part of Prizren
Day 2: Prizren-Skopje-Sofia
Stop At: Mahmet Pasha Hamam, Prizren Kosovo
After breakfast in our hotel, we will start our walking tour of Prizren (at around 08:30 am). We will explore the charming city with its narrow cobblestone streets and authentic Ottoman buildings. Our first stop will be Mahmet Pasha Hamam, built during the 16th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Stone Bridge, Prizren Kosovo
On our way to the fortress, we will cross the 15th century Stone bridge from where we'll have the chance to admire the picturesque view of the old part of the city and the surrounding nature.
Stop At: The Sinan Pasha Mosque II, Prizren Kosovo
The next site that we will visit is The Sinan Pasha Mosque built at the beginning of the 17th century. You will be able to take a look at the nice souvenir shops that surround the mosque.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kalaja Fortress, Kalaja, Prizren Kosovo
We will continue our walking tour with an exploration of the fortress situated high above the city from where wonderful views will reveal.
You will hear the history of the site which keeps the memory of long lost cultures and peoples.
This is the last site that we will visit in Prizren. Then we will go back to Skopje (which will take approx. 2.5 hours drive) where we will have some time to relax and have lunch. At 15:00 we will head back to Sofia, where you will be dropped off at the location you want.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
You will be picked up from your hotel or apartment in Sofia
08:00 AM
2 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please don't forget to bring your passports and to check if you need a visa
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Amber_E
We had such an incredible time visiting North Macedonia & Kosovo. Over our 2 days, we had Danjiel drive us to & from Skopje where he gave us lots of information on Bulgaria & North Macedonia along the way. Lenny gave us a fantastic tour around Skopje and then we were passed off to Boris who took us to & from Kosovo. There we made 2 stops - Pristina (the capital) & Prizren (AMAZING) where we spent our night. We loved touring around this lesser known country, and Boris knew all the spots to take us too! On our drive back we had free time in Skopje to see it one more time! Excellent organization & and even better experience! ✨
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Posted On : 2024-04-08
Posted By : Karen_R
Fascinating journey to Skopje, Macedonia and Prizren, Kosovo. Our drivers, especially Peter and Boris, on this two-day trip were knowledgeable, courteous, and made sure we were comfortable on the drives with calm music and good conversation.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15
Posted By : Tyler_D
We really enjoyed being able to see two different countries during a short trip to the region. They’re so drastically different. Mihail was also awesome. We shared a lot of commonalities with traveling the world and interests. I would highly recommend the tour.
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Posted On : 2023-11-29
Posted By : ChoiFun_K
It was a perfect tour for 8 of us who wanted a short trip to North Macedonia and Kosovo. Happy we got the van just for us. We had a lovely stay at the hotel in Prizren which included nice breakfast. BulTrips staff were nice and helpful especially Peter and Vlado.
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Posted On : 2023-10-27
Posted By : Yvonne_Y
The walk in Prizen (Kosovo) in the early morning was enjoyable as the town just started to ‘wake up’. Staying overnight allows us to have a local experience as we had a chance to explore the town in the evening. Although the tour is expensive, we got 2 countries checked off our list and didn’t have to worry about border crossing logistics. The tour company put us at Hotel Kanicari for 1 night. Despite the 4 star ranking, we feel the hotel is only 3 star at best: the A/C did not work, no coffee maker in the room, buffet breakfast is average, etc … We were told none of the hotels’ A/C system in the area was working. Hmmm, it just didn’t make sense. Anyhow, we slept with the balcony door opened all night. For the $660 usd we paid for the tour, we expect a better hotel. That said, the driver/tour guide Boris who took care of us for the Kosovo portion was patient and flexible. He was willing to make an impromptu shopping stop in Prizen for fabric shopping. We ended up buying beautiful fabrics for a custom gown. We also found some beautiful jewelry in Prizen. The visit in Skopje was also very nice. We enjoyed the walking tour around the city center and the bazaar. All in all, it was a good tour but it is on the expensive side.
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Posted On : 2023-10-27
Posted By : Anita_W
Worthwhile two day trip to see highlights of Macedonia and Kosovo! Excellent and knowledgeable local guides. Visited eclectic “game of thronish” oversized statues in city of Skopje, had a private driver and a wonderful friendly tour guide Lence Verjanovska Mrgga into Kosovo to Pristina and overnight in nice hotel in stunning city Prizren. Lence was so welcoming, felt like I was traveling with a personal friend. I highly recommend this trip.
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Posted On : 2023-07-07
Posted By : Sunuj_S
Excellent 2 day trip to get a feel of Macedonia and Kosovo. The trip was well organised with timely pickups. Drives are long but the guides are super friendly - Rosen from Sofia to Skopje, Mike did a fab job with the walking tour of Skopje, Boris was a star driving us and explaining everything in Kosovo (he never rushed us) and Daniel from Skopje to Sofia. The itinerary is not too packed and gives you time to enjoy the best in all places.
We chose this trip keeping Sofia as a base because other connectivity to Skopje and Pristina are not easy to manage.
Highly recommended!!
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Posted On : 2023-05-20
Posted By : Bill_M
This was a wonderful tour with wonderful guides. Michael and Michael made the Skopje portion great. They went above and beyond to make sure the trip was memorable. Skopje is quite the cool city! While many of the sites are new, it shows that it’s an up and coming place to visit. Kosovo was quite amazing. The guide, Boris, was more of a well informed companion rather than straightforward tour guide, which made the tour even more memorable. We had conversations about the sites that were more natural and welcome. Overall, a wonderful experience.
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Posted On : 2023-05-13
Posted By : Marcus_L
Great trip. Peaceful quite city of Prizen. Great guide. Comfortable hotel room with delicious breakfast
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Posted On : 2023-05-09
Posted By : Tharima_C
This trip was memorable in many ways and everyone involved was friendly and professional. The beautiful city of Skopje was charming, traditional with a modern twist and full of character. Kosova was equally enjoyable with the picturesque mountains and beautiful houses on the hills. Prizren is a must-see and we highly recommend it.
Finally, thank you to Gorchu for being our guide in Kosovo. He was an educated, knowledgeable individual who literally looked after us so well and ensured we were comfortable and safe throughout our trip (we felt like family!). We really enjoyed our conversations, Gorchu and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being so hospitable in the Balkans! A big thank you to Lobyu too for your patience, safe driving and for getting us to our flight early - forever grateful!
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Posted On : 2023-05-08
