8 Days Albania - Kosovo - North Macedonia (Wine Tour) à partir de 901 €

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Day 1: Tirana Airport – Tirana

Upon arrival our team will welcome you and transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation in Tirana.

Day 2: Tirana – Berat – Cobo Winery – Tirana

After breakfast we depart towards the city of Berat.

Part of UNESCO Heritage Medieval Towns, Berat Castle is a fortress dates from the 13th century and contains many Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, 24 towers, acropolis and water cisterns, enriched with typical houses in the numerous cobble stone alleys. It is built on a rocky hill on the left bank of the river Osum and is accessible only from the south of the castle.

On the downtown side we invite you yo take some wonderful pictures of Mangalemi and Gorica quarters

After Berat tour we stop by Winery Cobo, Çobo Winery continues a centuries-old family tradition. Immerse yourself in their stories and experiences as they bring them to life at their table. A tour of the facilities includes an extensive viewing of the wine making process and explanations, punctuated by alternating poignant and comic vignettes that paint a glowing picture of the family's history and the origins of their wines. Enjoy an exquisite taste of their prized wines alongside the tour.

Back to Tirana

Day 3: Tirana – Risons Winery & Distillery (Gjakova) – Prizren

After breakfast we depart towards Kosovo, on the city of Gjakova where we will try the taste of Kosov wine.

Enjoy luxury in a Kaçak and Kokë Kuqe bottle!

RISONS WINERY & DISTILLERY is bringing new tradition for those who enjoy drinks with rich flavor.

After the Wine tasting and traditional food we depart towards the city of Prizren.

Accomodation in Prizren.

Day 4: Prizren – Rahovec (Stone Castle Winery) – Gracanica – Skopje

After breakfast we visit the city of Prizren, where we will discover mosques that date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, century-old Orthodox churches, a 19th-century Catholic cathedral, the old city center, the stone bridge & fountains and a beautiful fortress from where you can see the spectacular skyline of Prizren. The town is known for its rich culinary tradition, so enjoy a lunch with home-made products and traditional dishes

After the visit depart towars Rahovac, one of the best wineries of the region Stone Castle takes great pride in growing the highest quality grapes and producing approachable, premium wines while combining the latest technological advances with traditional winemaking methods. From handpicking the grapes that meet quality standards to de-stemming and fermentation, aging in oak barrels, bottling, corking, and labeling, there is so much that goes into every bottle of wine.

After the win Tasting we stop by Monastery of Gracanica, a Serbian Orthodox monastery located in Kosovo. It was built by the Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321. The monastery was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990, and on 2006 it was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List under the name of Medieval Monuments in Kosovo.

After the visit we depart towards the capital of North Macedonia Skopje.

Accommodation in Skopje.

Day 5: Skopje - Stobi Winery– Bitola – Ohrid

After breakfast we discover the capital city of Macedonia Skopje. Birthplace of Mother Teresa, location of the Fortress, and capital of North Macedonia, Skopje is largest city and it has a rich history. The city where the ancient and contemporary meet, a city that pulses in the rhythm of different cultures and traditions. Vardar river flows through the heart of the city, with the more historical buildings on one bank and the modern buildings on the other. The Stone Bridge, originally built in the 15th century, connects these two halves of the center together. Our panoramic tour will include a visit to the Mother Teresa memorial house, the Stone Bridge, and Daut Pasha Amam (outside) – the monument of Islamic architecture; have a short walking tour of the old town and its bazaar.

After the Skopje city tur we depart towards Stobi, one of the best wineries of Macedonia to try the Macedonian well known wine, With six hundred hectares of vineyard and a brand new state of the art winery that boasts a production capacity of four and a half million litres a year, Stobi is the producer most likely to set the bar for accessible, value driven wines from both international and local varieties.

After the win tasting we enjoy a walk in the city of Bitola and depart towards Ohid.

Accommodation in Ohrid.

Day 6: Ohrid – Monastery Winery – Ohrid

After the breakfast we discover the UNESCO heritage city of Ohrid. With churches and monasteries far beyond what you can count, the Jerusalem of the Balkans is ready to reveal its story. A garden variety of everything Macedonia has to offer, in what is probably the most diversified holiday destination in Europe. Get lost and to simply enjoy the beautiful Old Town. Narrow alleys, houses decorated with the brightest flowers, cobble stones street overlooking wonderful Ohrid Lake.

After the City tour we depart on a 20 min ride to discover the Monastery Winery, with handmade wines with the world. We founded our small winery in 2019 and since then we’ve been making around 10.000 bottles of wine per year.

After the wine tour back to Ohrid to enjoy the city.

Accomodation in Ohrid.

Day 7: Ohrid – Abaia Winery – Tirana

After breakfast, we depart towards Albania, during the road we enjoy the panoramic views of both countries North Macedonia and Albania.

Our First stop will be abaya Winner on the road back to Tirana, A unique winery built inside 2 bunkers, where the magic of fermentation unfolds and winemaking unites locals and foreign visitors together. The 1st bunker is used for wine making and the 2nd bunker to age the wine. Abaia Winery boats its own vineyard (1 ha), its Olive Groves and a restaurant offering crafted dishes along with the Abaia wines. Artisanal approach to winemaking, focusing on quality.

After wine tasting we depart towards Tirana to close this program with the capital city of Albania, the city of colors. We’ll explore the historic and architectural evolution of Tirana, which features a dynamic and rich history as it moved from a small rural and trade center in the 17th century into the main capital of Albania, the cultural hub with traces of ancient ruins, Ottoman, Italian, communist and modern buildings and traditions.

The walking tour will start from Scanderbeg Square and we’ll see Tirana City Hall, Statue of Scanderbeg, Ethem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, National Library and Opera House and the mosaic “Albanians” on top of the entrance of National Historical Museum, reaching the main Italian boulevard, with the view of the Art Gallery and the distinguished Italian buildings.

Accomodation in Tirana.

Day 8: Tirana – Tirana Airport

Today you will be transported to the Airport for your flight back home

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