7-dages tur i Albanien, Nordmakedonien og Kosovo
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Rejs i Balkan med denne tur i Albanien, Nordmakedonien og Kosovo. Udforsk en livlig region med smuk natur, herlig arv og varme mennesker. Føl dig velkommen som intet andet sted i Europa, hvor gæsten respekteres som ingen anden. Isoleret i mange år på grund af de kommunistiske regimer, Balkan bliver til en af de mest interessante turistmål i Europa.
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København - Durres - Berat Kick off din Visit Balkan tur med afgang fra Tirana på 09: 00 og køre mod Durrës, en af Albaniens ældste byer, der ligger på Adriaterhavskysten. Durrës er kendt som en "åben historiebog", som afspejler 25 århundreder af civilisation. Grundlagt som en græsk koloni, byen har været vidne til mange glorværdige øjeblikke gennem sin lange historie - mange af dem kan stadig ses i dag. Nyd en bytur i Durrës, herunder besøg på det romerske amfiteater, den middelalderlige marked og andre historiske vartegn. Efter at have udforsket Durrës, fortsæt rejsen mod Berat, en UNESCO World Heritage Site ofte omtalt som "byen af tusind vinduer". Berat er et perfekt eksempel på osmannisk arkitektur blandet med kulturelle påvirkninger. Udforsk de tre historiske kvarterer Kala, Mangalem og Gorica, herunder det ortodokse kloster "Dormition of Saint Mary" og Onufri Museum of Iconography. Overnatning i Berat.
Berat - Sarande - Butrint - Gjirokaster Efter morgenmaden afgår du fra Berat og kører mod syd mod Sarandë, en livlig kystby på den albanske riviera. Sarandë er kendt for sine turkisfarvede farvande og naturskønne udsigter og tilbyder et kort, men uforglemmeligt stop for at nyde havets atmosfære. Fortsæt til den arkæologiske park af Butrint, en UNESCO World Heritage Site og en af Albaniens vigtigste arkæologiske steder. En gang en græsk koloni og senere en romersk by, har Butrint været beboet siden forhistoriske tider og holder ruiner fra flere civilisationer. Undervejs kan du nyde panoramaudsigt over de berømte tre øer i Ksamil, en af de mest betagende seværdigheder langs den joniske kyst. Efter besøget i Butrint, vende tilbage til Sarandë til frokost, før du fortsætter din rejse mod Gjirokastër. Ankomst i den gamle bydel i Gjirokastër for en overnatning.
Gjirokaster - Permet - Pogradec Om morgenen, udforske Gjirokastër, en UNESCO World Heritage Site ofte kaldet "Stone City". Gjirokastër, der er berømt for sine grå stentag, stengader og huse i fæstningstil, tilbyder et glimt af en by, der tilsyneladende er frosset i tiden. Nyd en bytur gennem de historiske kvarterer, herunder Gjirokastër Slot og den osmanniske æra bazar. Efter frokost, afgår til den charmerende by Përmet, beliggende i Vjosa River Valley og kendt for sin naturlige skønhed, termiske vand og varm gæstfrihed. Valgfrie stop for kaffe eller sightseeing kan gøres langs den naturskønne mountain drive. Fortsæt nordøst til Pogradec, en rolig by ved søen på bredden af søen Ohrid, perfekt til afslapning efter en dag med udforskning. Overnatning i Pogradec.
Pogradec - Ohrid - Skopje Efter morgenmaden i Pogradec krydser du grænsen ind i Nordmakedonien og ankommer til Ohrid, en af de mest maleriske og kulturelt rige byer i Balkan. Ofte omtalt som "Balkanernes Jerusalem", Ohrid er berømt for sin fantastiske indstilling ved søen og en unik blanding af historie, kultur og åndelighed. Nyd en bytur i Ohrid, herunder besøg til Samuils fæstning, kirken St. Sophia og det antikke græske teater. Udforsk den charmerende gamle bydel, gennemse det lokale marked og gå en tur langs strandpromenaden ved søen. Efter turen kører du til Skopje, hovedstaden i Nordmakedonien, der er kendt for sin karakteristiske blanding af osmannisk, byzantinsk og moderne arkitektur. Overnatning i Skopje.
Skopje - Matka Canyon - Pristina - Prizren Start dagen med en kort køretur til Matka Canyon, en af Nordmakedonien mest fantastiske naturattraktioner. Matka Canyon er kendt for sine stejle klipper, turkisfarvede vand og skjulte huler og tilbyder valgfrie aktiviteter som f.eks. en bådtur til Vrelo Cave eller en afslappende gåtur langs kanjonens sti. Efter at have besøgt Matka Canyon, fortsætte til Pristina, hovedstaden i Kosovo. Nyd en bytur med stop ved Newborn Monument, Moder Teresa-pladsen og Kosovos nationale bibliotek og få indsigt i denne hurtigt voksende by. Fra Pristina, kør til Prizren, en af de mest charmerende og historiske byer i regionen. Gå en tur langs brostensbelagte gader, beundre moskeer og kirker fra den osmanniske æra og nyd den traditionelle arkitektur og det livlige lokale liv. Overnatning i Prizren.
Skåne - Shkoder Efter morgenmaden i Prizren, afgang til Shkodër, en af Albaniens ældste og mest historiske byer. Shkodër er kendt som porten til de albanske alper og byder på en rig kulturarv, livlige markeder og imponerende arkitektur. Efter ankomsten kan du nyde en bytur, der omfatter besøg i Rozafa-fæstningen, Marubi National Museum of Photography, den historiske Mesi-bro og det livlige centrum med sine gågade, caféer og kulturelle steder. Overnatning i Shkodër.
Shkoder - Kruje - Tirana Afrejse fra Shkodër og kør til Krujë, en historisk by berømt for sin slot og som centrum for albansk modstand under den osmanniske periode. Udforsk Krujë Slot, besøg Skanderbeg Museum, og gå en tur gennem den traditionelle gamle bazar, hvor du kan finde autentiske albanske håndværk og souvenirs. Efter besøget i Krujë fortsæt til Tirana, Albaniens hovedstad, og afslut din rejse gennem Balkan.
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Very great way to explore Albania and also add 2 more neighboring countries alongside which they share a lot of history. The program felt greatly tailored so we could see new places and not waste all day driving. The guide was very informative and we learned a lot. Great tour overall.
We have completed our tour and have enjoyed immensely. Endri was a very well-informed, patient guide. The program was excellent. We were happy to have covered many varied places in a small amount of time. It deepened our understanding of Albania/NMacedonia/Kosovo culture and history. Our restaurants were well-chosen. We were happy to enjoy hot meals in beautiful places for reasonable prices. We also highly appreciated the locations of all our accommodations. They were always accessible to the city center which was a big plus when we go out for our walking tours or when we are on our own. I recommend Go as Local to any of my friends who ask about travelling to this part of the world.
Excellent tour company who catered the trip to what we wanted to see & do. Our guide, Endri was a wealth of knowledge & has passion for his country & this part of the world! Sindi taught us to cook traditional Albania dishes, vegetarian-style. The company members responded to our every question & were so very helpful before, during & even after the trip. It was an incredible journey, run by knowledgeable & helpful people!
We took a similar but longer tour of Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo with Go as Local in late May to early June 2024. We arranged a tour for the two of us (two female friends in our late 60's) with Andi from GAL. There were some hiccups in the planning portion- arranging money transfers, for example. Andi was helpful at every phase of planning though he was very busy with a growing business. We began our tour in Tirania and were able to customize our trip from the published itinerary. We had the same driver, Engjell, for the entirety of our 11 day tour. He was professional, flexible, knowledgeable and energetic. He went the extra mile to assure our tour was memorable. He arranged kayaking in Matka Canyon and biking in Lake Ohrid. He bought fruit from local farmers to share each day. He even collected my delayed luggage from a hotel many miles away after it was left there in error. Driving in each country is a 'contact sport' but we felt safe as Engjell navigated very heavy traffic and some crazy drivers. This area of the Balkans was a revelation. There is much history and diversity of landscape- Mountains, lakes, the sea, forests, ancient churches and mosques. The scenery and architecture is stunning. Andi arranged for very nice hotels and each served a hot breakfast, typically with great coffee. We especially loved our lodging in Gjirokaster, Voskopoje, and Theth. This is an area where development is coming so I'm glad we were able to see these countries at this time. Albania is a mostly cash economy- both Lek and Euros- though ATMs were usually available. We were able to use credit cards in North Macedonia and Kosovo. I hope to return to Albania to spend more time in the north of the country and beach areas- both lakes and the Albanian Riveria. I will use Go as Local again.
Everything was wonderful. Firstly the communication before booking was exceptional and left us very confident this was the right tour for us. Hotels top notch right in the heart of every city. Our guide was very knowledgeable but more importantly flexible if we wished to move things around. Finally the friendliness and hospitality of the local people who embraced us and made us welcome at every stop. And did I mention the amazing local food. Don’t think about it, do it before these countries become overrun with tourists.
I booked the 7-day private tour of Albania, N. Macedonia and Kosovo. Communication was excellent as I was putting my trip together. Andi was very prompt replying back to my questions and kept in touch prior to my departure for Tirana. On the day the tour started my driver, Engjell, was right on time picking me up from the hotel. We spent the next seven days touring the areas described in the itinerary and was not disappointed. Engjell explained the history of the places we visited and that was really important to me. I had many questions and he had many good answers. He was also a very careful driver which made me feel good. The hotels booked for me were wonderful. Most of them, not all, were small local establishments with three or four rooms. The rooms were perfect for a solo traveler and all included breakfast. My three favorite hotels were in Shkoder, Berat and Gjirokastër. The restaurants recommended by Engjell were great. I asked Go As Local if I could end my tour in Shkoder as I wanted to spend a few days there. No problem as they made changes to the tour to allow this. I took the local bus back to Tirana from Shkoder. I would highly recommend touring with Go As Local. The tour and communication were great and the staff very professional. I highly recommend.
This was a wonderful 7-day tour of various towns and cities in Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo. Our guide (also driver), Daniel, was very knowledgeable and friendly, and did a great job of tailoring the trip to our interests. We found the timings to be perfect - just enough time in each place to get a flavour; it never felt rushed. The hotels that were provided by the tour operator were excellent - always well located and often with great views. This tour exceeded our expectations - highly recommended!
We were very pleased with our 7 day tour Albania ,North Macedonia and Kosovo. All our concerns were addressed prior to our tour ,We had an excellent driver guide ,He was planning all the sightseeing .He was a competent driver, especially driving the mountains and hairpin bends.He stopped for pictures and helped with useful suggestions on shopping and dinner choices of restaurants .I would give this tour and excellent 5 star review.
The best experience around the Balkans! We jyst returned from a 7 days tour with Daniel and it was just amazing. A wanderful, private trip on the western Balkans. Everything was perfectly organized , starting from the hotels, attranlctions ane restaurant. One of the best tours we have had so far!
My husband and I took the 7-day Go as Local 7-day private tour of Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo in October, 2023. We had a marvelous and memorable trip and saw lots of impressive well-preserved ancient ruins, scenic cities and towns with cultural and historical significance, gorgeous uncrowded seaside areas, stunning rugged mountains, massive areas of deep green forest, beautiful churches and mosques and intriguing historical sites. Our tour guide Endri was fantastic! He was unfailingly courteous and considerate, provided pertinent information on all of the places we visited, was an excellent driver, and had a diverse background so there were always topics to discuss as we drove along. The car was comfortable and reliable, and the food was delicious, economical and plentiful especially the included breakfasts each morning. Be prepared for lots of uphill and downhill walking on cobblestones or gravel when visiting the many castles and ruins, most of which are situated above the towns they protected in ancient days. Fall is an excellent time of year to visit - not too hot in the daytime and cool at night. There were no safety concerns and we felt safe walking around on our own in the evenings. Andi, the owner of Go as Local, was friendly, cordial and easy to reach through WhatsApp and he responded promptly to our questions as we were planning our trip. He made sure our trip was well-organized and met our expectations. We strongly recommend this tour if you have an interest in this enjoyable and appealing off-the-beaten-path part of Europe – it’s uncrowded, affordable, attractive, welcoming to visitors and is genuinely authentic to its deep roots, long and varied history and diverse cultural influences.
