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Duration

2 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English, Espanol

About this tour

Tour two days to Bulqize and Visit Ohrid lake and old town!

Experience Albania’s and North Macedonia’s rich culture and impressive natural environment on this excursion.

Bulqizë: A Glimpse into Albania’s Chromium-Rich Heart. It is nestled in the northeastern region of Albania, is a place where history, geology, and industry converge.

Ohrid town, a Gem that sits gracefully on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Its claim to fame lies in its 365 churches, one for each day of the year. This earned it the moniker of the “Jerusalem of the Balkans”. The city’s picturesque houses and monuments weave a rich tapestry of history.

Highlights

  • The Chromium mines and museum
  • Exclusive mountain resort in Bulqize
  • Traditional food
  • Ohrid old town and lake UNESCO
  • Saint Naum monastery

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation in twin/double room with breakfast
  • English Speaking guide
  • Transport with very comfortable vehicle
  • Pickup and drop off at your hotel/apartment in Tirana
  • All expenses for guide and car; fuel, parking, pay tolls
  • All the taxes
  • Entry fees in mentioned Optional sites
  • Tips/gratitude for the guide

Itinerary

Bulqize is a mining city in the Dibër region of Albania, known for its rich deposits of chromium ore. It is also home to a unique cultu ral heritage of the Albanians, who live in traditional stone houses called Kulla. 

The mining industry is the most important place for jobs for this region. Chromium is the number one export of Albania. We start our guided tour of the chromium mines, where you can learn about the extraction process and the working conditions of the miners. You can also visit the Mining Museum, which displays various tools, equipment, and minerals related to the mining activity.

Overnight in Luxury Mountain resort with pool and SPA.

Experience Macedonia’s rich culture and impressive natural environment on this excursion.

Depart to the area of Lake Ohrid. Visit the Old Town of Ohrid (UNESCO Heritage City and Lake), church St, Sofia, church t. Klement, ancient Theater etc. Take an Optional boat tour in the Lake (Lake is a UNESCO site being one of the 4 oldest lakes in the World). Drive to St Naum for a visit of the beautiful ancient monastery (9th century). 

After our visits, we drive back to Tirana

Durations

2 Days

Language

English
Espanol

Frequently asked questions

The difficulty level of the activities of this tour is Moderate: Can be done by all people of all ages able to walk about 1 – 3 kilometers per day!

This tour can be Cancelled 

- up to 30 days before departure – FREE of Charge

- up to 10 days before departure – 50% Charge

- up to 3 days before departure – 100% Charge

Please consult the Visa Procedures Official site of the Republic of Albania

https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/regjimi-i-vizave-per-te-huajt/

Payment options we have:

  • Cash upon arrival
  • By cards (Debit, Credit)
  • PayPal
  • Bank transfer

This tour is 2 (two) full days, NOT including airport transfers!

If you wish to organize also the airport transfers with us, please feel free to contact!

Our groups usually are 5 – 8 people. 

Maximum group size is 16 people per tour!

Pick-ups and Drop offs of our tours are at your accommodation!

Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo have a Mediterranean climate with hot summers, cool springs and autumns and mild winters! 

Rainy seasons are usually expected to be autumns and winters. 

Snow is expected locally in the mountainous areas during December – January!

Tour's Location

Bulqizë, Albania

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 1 pax: Not Bookable 1 1 %
2 2 pax: 250 per person 2 2 -25%
3 3-5 pax: 220 per person 3 5 -10%
5 6-8 pax: 200 per person 6 8 0%
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