Kosovo and North Macedonia: 2-Day Culture and Heritage Tour from Sofia

Embark on a 2-day culture and heritage tour from Sofia to explore the rich history and fascinating culture of North Macedonia and Kosovo. Discover the blend of Ottoman and neo-classical architecture in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, and delve into the vibrant cities of Pristina and Prizren in Kosovo. Prepare for an immersive experience filled with long distances and captivating new impressions.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Sofia-Skopje-Pristina-Prizren\n\nOld Bazaar, Skopje - 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.\n\nSkopje Fortress Kale - 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.\n\nSultan Murad Mosque - One of the oldest and biggest preserved mosques in Skopje\n\nThe Stone Bridge - 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.\n\nMacedonia Square - 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.\n\nMemorial House of Mother Teresa - 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).\nWith 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. \n\nPristina National Library - 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.\n\nStatue of Mother Tereza - 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.\n\nCarshia Mosque (Xhamia e Carshise) - We will pass by the oldest building in Pristina - Carshia Mosque, built during the 15th century.\n\nFatih Mosque (Xhamia e Mbretit) - 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.\n\nPrizren - 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.\n

What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • All taxes and fees included
What's Not Included
  • Food and beverages
Additional Information

Embark on an immersive two-day journey from Sofia, delving into the heritage and culture of two Western Balkan nations – North Macedonia and Kosovo. Uncover the intriguing ancient past of these territories and gain insight into the intricate political scenarios and evolving identity in contemporary times.
We’ll visit Skopje, North Macedonia’s capital, an intriguing city in the Balkan Peninsula, characterized by authentic Ottoman-era landmarks and neo-classical constructions. In Kosovo, the youngest country in Europe, we’ll discover Pristina (the capital) and Prizren, two of its most visited cities. Be prepared for extensive travelling and a host of new experiences.

  • Please don’t forget to bring your passports and to check if you need a visa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Getaway03216812488
Aug 5, 2024
全てが素晴らしい、最高のツアー💕 - 本当に素晴らしい2日間でした! ガイドの、ボリスも非常に親切で、色々なことを提案してくれたり、連れて行ってくれたりしました。 自分ではなかなか巡るのが難しい場所も効率よく連れて行ってくださり、2日間で非常に充実したプランでした。 景色も、食べ物も、人も、みんなが素晴らしい北マケドニアとコソボです。 ホテルも清潔で、朝食も美味しく、とてもよかったです。 本当に、ガイドの、ボリスには感謝をしています。心からのありがとう。💕 It was a truly wonderful two days. Our guide, Boris, was very helpful and gave us lots of suggestions. They arranged the places we wanted to go based on our time. It was such a fulfilling time that it didn't feel like it was just two days. The hotel is very clean and the breakfast is also delicious. Both North Macedonia and Kosovo were filled with delicious food, beautiful scenery, and kind people. A huge thank you to Boris for a great tour and a fantastic guide.💕
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Rosenarciso91381
Aug 4, 2024
Scopje and Kosovo in 2 days - Able to see Mother Theresa's memorial. The driver and tour guide at Kosovo was very accomodating, patient , helpful, even provided us drinks. He gave us time to shop. The hotel included was comfortable. There was no elevator but they bring up and down the luggages.
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Dalia_m
Jul 22, 2024
Balkan Road Trip - This is a great Balkan road trip! It takes a few hours to get from Sofia to Skopje. We had a guide for a few hours in Skopje who gave us history and wonderful personal stories about the former Yugoslavia. But we spent the bulk of our trip with Boris. He picked us up on Skopje and took us to Pristina and Prinzin. Boris is super accommodating, patient and friendly. He's also super knowledgable! We took this trip during a record-breaking heatwave and were tired. Boris was great with stopping when we needed to, letting us rest and making sure we were properly fed and hydrated. He also drove us to all the places we wanted to see. If you're short on time but want to see the best of the southern parts of the Balkans, I highly recommend this trip.
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Christine_s
Jul 12, 2024
2 day trip - Our driver and guide from Skopje to Kosovo and back, Boris, was awesome. Super friendly, professional and knowledgeable
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Amber_e
Apr 8, 2024
2 unreal days in N. Macedonia & Kosovo! - 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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Karen_r
Mar 15, 2024
Fascinating trip to Skopje and Prizren. - 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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Tyler_d
Nov 29, 2023
Tyler and Victoria weekend trip - 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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Choifun_k
Oct 27, 2023
Wonderful experience! - 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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Neil_r
Aug 30, 2024
Intense but rewarding trip - Myself and my wife enjoyed this trip, which gave us the opportunity to visit two difficult to reach countries in quick succession. It was extremely hot when we visited Skopje, and I feel our guide could have taken that into account more. As soon as we arrived into Skopje we began a walking tour, leaving no time to recover from a long car journey. Two hours of a walking tour in 35+ degree heat is difficult, leading to us not properly taking in some of what Lina was telling us. Be aware that timings can go awry - there was a miscommunication between our first driver Ilian (from Sofia to Skopje) about the time we should meet our second driver Boris (from Skopje to Kosovo) which led to us being put under pressure and feeling that we had made an error, although having checked the itinerary, we were correct. Following this, Boris advised us that visiting both cities in Kosovo would be difficult, and we decided to go straight to Prizren, skipping Pristina. Our guide to Kosovo, Boris, was very friendly, and gave us a tour of Prizren, and we also had some free time which we may not have had time for otherwise. Overall it does feel like the tour is trying to fit too much, in too many locations, in. Be aware if you are booking this in August or a heatwave!
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Yvonne_y
Oct 27, 2023
Great way to get 2 Balkan countries checked off our list! - 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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