In Unknown Lands, Kosovo & North Macedonia

Meet our local agent at Pristina airport then depart for the city center for lunch.

Then start the visit of Pristina, Capital of Europe's youngest country.

Pristina is the capital and largest city of Kosovo, located in the central part of the Kosovo plain. The city is constantly evolving, with new modern buildings rising alongside old historical buildings.

Night stay in Pristina.

After breakfast, depart for Peja, the largest city in western Kosovo located at the foot of the mountains and Rugova Gorge.

Reach the White Drin Waterfall, walk to the top where you'll reach the 'Sleeping Beauty' caves for an interior visit of the galleries sculpted over centuries by the force of water.

Night stay in Peja.

After breakfast, head to the Visoki Decani Monastery. A 14th-century monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, you can admire these frescoes which represent one of the peaks of Serbian art, powerfully inspired by Byzantine art, particularly by the Church of the Holy Savior of Constantinople.

Take the road to Gjakova, a charming city in Kosovo with its authentic old center and numerous craft shops. Meet local artisans (subject to availability) who practice crafts that no longer exist in Western Europe. You'll discover makers of 'Plis' (traditional Albanian hat), 'diep' (wooden cradles), and Albanian seamstresses.

Continue to Prizren with the possibility of stopping in the city of Rahovec, famous for its vineyards. Discover the wine world of Kosovo by visiting a family business and tasting several local wines.

Reach Prizren and night stay in Prizren.

After breakfast, visit the cultural and historical capital of Kosovo. Surrounded by mountain landscapes, discover the city's old Ottoman center where the Lumbardhi River flows.

Its cobbled streets and tea rooms in the old bazaar give Prizren a unique Ottoman charm with its three religious enclosures nearby: the Sinan Pasha Mosque, the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George, and the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Visit the Albanian League of Prizren, the first league for the defense of Albanian rights established in the late 19th century. Lunch in a traditional Prizren restaurant.

Free time to visit Prizren Fortress for an unbeatable view of the city.

*Possibility to visit a cheese factory before your arrival in Prizren.

Night stay in Prizren.

After breakfast, head to North Macedonia through the Sharr Mountains and reach Skopje, the Capital of North Macedonia.

Drop off your luggage at your hotel and visit the city.

A city devastated by an earthquake in 1963 that managed to completely rebuild itself and offer a unique experience. You'll appreciate a city divided between two cultures and two different lifestyles between Macedonian Albanians and Macedonians.

Stroll through its new city center to discover its famous 'Tvrdina Kale' fortress and its stone bridge 'Kameni Most' which divides the city into two parts with the old Ottoman bazaar 'Čaršija'.

Night stay in Skopje.

After breakfast, reach Matka Canyon, a must-see place in Macedonia. Board a boat to discover the Vrelo caves, which are considered among the deepest underwater caves in the world.

Then depart for Mavrovo National Park.

Arrival in Mavrovo National Park and enjoy magnificent landscapes through Mavrovo Lake and Radika Canyon.

You'll stop at the Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery, located on the heights of the canyon, which represents one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia.

Then continue to the picturesque village of Jance, where a village resident has invested in building houses using materials from the era.

Night stay in a charming traditional hotel in Janche.

After breakfast, you'll reach the village of Vevtchani located at the foot of Jablanica Mountain. A village famous for its costume festival celebrating the new year according to the old Orthodox calendar, which is one of the oldest in all the Balkans, originating more than 1,400 years ago.

Walk through this small village and follow a wooden walkway to appreciate the Vevtchani water spring.

Then reach Ohrid, the cradle of Orthodoxy in North Macedonia.

A city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a sublime city on the lake that, for many, represents the culmination of the Macedonian experience.

Night stay in Ohrid.

After breakfast, set out to explore the wonders of Lake Ohrid.

Quick photo stop at 'Bay of Bones', an authentic reconstruction of part of a settlement dating from 1200 to 700 BC.

Visit the Saint Naum Monastery. In the middle of lush greenery and built in the 10th century, the monastery is a haven of tranquility at the border between Albania and Macedonia.

Night stay in Ohrid.

After breakfast, free day to enjoy the beaches of Lake Ohrid.

OPTION: PARAGLIDING Jump from 1,400 meters or 1,600 meters altitude. Head to the designated jumping spot where you'll gear up with your instructor for an unforgettable experience.

OPTION: DIVING Meet your diving instructor and set out to discover Europe's oldest and deepest lake which contains about 200 different species. Discover the underwater fauna and flora of Lake Ohrid, also internationally famous for the discovery of remains dating from the Bronze Age.

OPTION: Kayak Depart for a day of kayaking, during which you'll be accompanied by a professional guide who will take you to the most magnificent natural spaces of Lake Ohrid.

OPTION: Quad This adventure takes you up to 1,200 m.a.s.l. and connects 3 villages: Velestovo, Sipokno, and Konjsko. With an unbeatable view of Ohrid and the lake, you'll cross different natural environments and roads. It covers about 20 km without backtracking and is perfect for those who want to feel the spirit of the old Macedonian countryside.

OPTION: Hiking Set out for a half-day hike in the splendid Galitchitsa National Park (extra price for the guide). Reach the starting point of the hike and begin an ascent to Magaro Peak, the highest point of Galitchitsa, rising to 2,255 meters altitude. Picnic included.

*Hiking possible in Galicia Park with an English-speaking guide.

Night stay in Ohrid.

After breakfast, head to Prilep to see Marko's Towers ('Markovi Kuli'), which are actually the remains of a vast 14th-century fortress.

Then reach the tiny village of Omorani in the Macedonian countryside for a rural experience in an 80-year-old stone house. Enjoy its pool and charming hosts.

Possibility to organize different activities such as romantic dinner, walk to Babuna Waterfall, making natural cosmetics.

Night stay in Omorani.

After breakfast, free day in your superb guest house.

Possibility to organize different activities such as romantic dinner, walk to Babuna Waterfall, making natural cosmetics.

Night stay in Omorani.

After breakfast, reach Stobi, the largest archaeological site in Macedonia. Discover the ruins of an ancient city established in the 4th century BC and learn more about the history of Romans present in the ancient territory of Macedonia.

Possibility to visit the Stobi vineyard on your way.

Finally reach the small village of Crvulevo for a night stay in a charming accommodation in the middle of nature.

Night stay in Crvulevo.

After breakfast, free morning.

Depart for Kratovo.

Visit the city, a hidden gem of North Macedonia, seduced by its medieval charm. Explore its cobbled streets lined with stone houses, admire the iconic clock tower, and discover its centuries-old Orthodox churches.

Stroll along the banks of the Kratovska River for a complete immersion in this city full of history and character.

Finally return to Kosovo with the Serbian village of Gracacanica.

Night stay in Gracanica.

After breakfast, you'll head to the 'Bear Sanctuary', a park where many bears held captive in private restaurants in Kosovo and Albania were released. Lunch at the sanctuary.

Reach Novo Brdo Castle located on the heights of a plateau offering a splendid panoramic view of the region.

Visit the 14th-century Gračanica Monastery, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Free afternoon to relax in your hotel.

Night stay in Gračanica.

After breakfast, depart for Pristina airport for your return flight.