Tour de 7 días por Albania, Macedonia del Norte y Kosovo
Descripción
Viaja por los Balcanes con este Tour por Albania, Macedonia del Norte y Kosovo. Explore una región vibrante con hermosa naturaleza, patrimonio glorioso y gente de corazón cálido. Siéntase bienvenido como en ningún otro lugar de Europa, donde el huésped es respetado como nadie. Aislados durante muchos años por los regímenes comunistas, los Balcanes se están convirtiendo en uno de los destinos turísticos más interesantes de Europa.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Tirana - Durres - Berat Comience su tour Visit Balkans con una salida desde Tirana a las 09:00 y conduzca hacia Durrës, una de las ciudades más antiguas de Albania, ubicada en la costa adriática. Conocido como “Libro Abierto de Historia”, Durrës refleja 25 siglos de civilización. Fundada como colonia griega, la ciudad ha sido testigo de muchos momentos gloriosos a lo largo de su larga historia, muchos de los cuales todavía se pueden ver hoy en día. Disfrute de un recorrido por la ciudad de Durrës, que incluye visitas al Anfiteatro Romano, el Mercado Medieval y otros lugares históricos. Después de explorar Durrës, continúe el viaje hacia Berat, Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, a menudo conocida como la "Ciudad de las Mil Ventanas". Berat es un ejemplo perfecto de arquitectura otomana mezclada con influencias culturales. Explore los tres barrios históricos de Kala, Mangalem y Gorica, incluido el monasterio ortodoxo “Dormición de Santa María” y el Museo Onufri de Iconografía. Noche en Berat.
Berat - Sarande - Butrint - Gjirokaster Después del desayuno, salga de Berat y diríjase al sur hacia Sarandë, una vibrante ciudad costera en la Riviera albanesa. Conocida por sus aguas turquesas y vistas panorámicas, Sarandë ofrece una breve pero inolvidable parada para disfrutar del ambiente costero. Continuaremos hacia el Parque Arqueológico de Butrint, Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO y uno de los sitios arqueológicos más importantes de Albania. Butrint fue una colonia griega y más tarde una ciudad romana, ha estado habitada desde tiempos prehistóricos y alberga ruinas de múltiples civilizaciones. En el camino, disfrute de vistas panorámicas de las famosas Tres Islas de Ksamil, uno de los lugares más impresionantes de la costa jónica. Después de la visita a Butrint, regrese a Sarandë para almorzar antes de continuar su viaje hacia Gjirokastër. Llegada al casco antiguo de Gjirokastër para pasar la noche.
Gjirokaster - Permet - Pogradec Por la mañana, explore Gjirokastër, Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, a menudo llamada la "Ciudad de Piedra". Famoso por sus tejados de piedra gris, callejones empedrados y casas de estilo fortaleza, Gjirokastër ofrece un vistazo a una ciudad aparentemente congelada en el tiempo. Disfrute de un recorrido por la ciudad a través de los barrios históricos, incluido el castillo de Gjirokastër y el bazar de la época otomana. Después del almuerzo, partiremos hacia la encantadora ciudad de Përmet, ubicada en el valle del río Vjosa y famosa por su belleza natural, aguas termales y cálida hospitalidad. Se pueden hacer paradas opcionales para tomar café o hacer turismo a lo largo del pintoresco paseo por la montaña. Continúe hacia el noreste hasta Pogradec, una tranquila ciudad a orillas del lago Ohrid, perfecta para relajarse después de un día de exploración. Noche en Pogradec.
Ciudad de México - Ohrid - Skopje Después del desayuno en Pogradec, cruce la frontera con Macedonia del Norte y llegue a Ohrid, una de las ciudades más pintorescas y culturalmente ricas de los Balcanes. A menudo conocida como la “Jerusalén de los Balcanes”, Ohrid es famosa por su impresionante entorno junto al lago y una mezcla única de historia, cultura y espiritualidad. Disfrute de un recorrido por la ciudad de Ohrid, que incluye visitas a la Fortaleza de Samuil, la Iglesia de Santa Sofía y el Teatro Griego Antiguo. Explora el encantador casco antiguo, navega por el mercado local y pasea por el paseo marítimo frente al lago. Después del tour, conduzca a Skopje, la capital de Macedonia del Norte, conocida por su distintiva mezcla de arquitectura otomana, bizantina y moderna. Noche en Skopje.
Skopje - Cañón del Matka - Pristina - Prizren Comience el día con un corto trayecto en coche hasta el cañón de Matka, una de las atracciones naturales más impresionantes de Macedonia del Norte. Conocido por sus escarpados acantilados, aguas turquesas y cuevas ocultas, Matka Canyon ofrece actividades opcionales como un paseo en barco a la cueva de Vrelo o un relajante paseo por el sendero del cañón. Después de visitar el Cañón Matka, continúe hacia Pristina, la capital de Kosovo. Disfrute de un recorrido por la ciudad con paradas en el Monumento al Recién Nacido, la Plaza de la Madre Teresa y la Biblioteca Nacional de Kosovo, obteniendo información sobre esta ciudad en rápido desarrollo. Desde Pristina, conduzca hasta Prizren, una de las ciudades más encantadoras e históricas de la región. Pasea por calles empedradas, admira mezquitas e iglesias de la época otomana y sumérgete en la arquitectura tradicional y la vibrante vida local. Noche en Prizren.
Prizren - Shkoder Después del desayuno en Prizren, partiremos hacia Shkodër, una de las ciudades más antiguas e históricas de Albania. Conocida como la puerta de entrada a los Alpes albaneses, Shkodër cuenta con un rico patrimonio cultural, mercados vibrantes y una arquitectura impresionante. A su llegada, disfrute de un recorrido por la ciudad que incluye visitas a la Fortaleza de Rozafa, el Museo Nacional de Fotografía Marubi, el histórico Puente Mesi y el animado centro de la ciudad con sus calles peatonales, cafés y sitios culturales. Noche en Shkodër.
Shkoder - Kruje - Tirane Salga de Shkodër y conduzca a Krujë, una ciudad histórica famosa por su castillo y como el centro de la resistencia albanesa durante el período otomano. Explore el castillo de Krujë, visite el Museo Skanderbeg y pasee por el Bazar Viejo tradicional, donde podrá encontrar auténticas artesanías y recuerdos albaneses. Después de la visita a Krujë, continúe hacia Tirana, la capital de Albania, concluyendo su viaje a través de los Balcanes.
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- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(14)
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.
