The Discovery of the Beauty of the Southern Balkan

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After breakfast, explore the historic city of Prizren. Start at the Prizren Castle for panoramic views of the city. Walk through the old town to see the Stone Bridge and the Shadervan fountain. Visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque and the nearby Albanian League of Prizren Museum. See the Orthodox Monastery of Lady Levis and the Catholic Cathedral. In the afternoon, travel to the city of Gjakova. Walk through the historic Old Bazaar, which was once one of the longest in the Balkans. Visit the Hadumi Mosque and the Sheh Emini Tekke. Dinner and overnight in Prizren.

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After breakfast, take a scenic drive to Ohrid (about 2.5 hours from Skopje) with stunning landscapes along the way. Explore Ohrid's Old Town, wandering through the narrow streets and visiting the Church of St. John at Kaneo, perched on a cliff with breathtaking views of Lake Ohrid. Enjoy lunch at a lakeside restaurant with the local specialty, Ohrid trout. After lunch, visit the Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, dating back to the Hellenistic period. In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat tour on Lake Ohrid to see some of the small islands and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains. If time permits, visit the Monastery of Saint Naum, known for its crystal-clear springs. Return to Ohrid for a delicious Macedonian halal dinner at a local restaurant, followed by an evening stroll along the lakeshore promenade. Dinner and overnight in Ohrid.

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After breakfast, start the Islamic Heritage tour of Tirana, showcasing the country's rich Ottoman and Sufi Albanian heritage. Begin at Skanderbeg Square with a visit to the beautifully decorated 18th-century Et'hem Bey Mosque, one of the few religious buildings to survive the communist-era crackdown on religion, known for its exquisite frescoes featuring rare motifs like trees, waterfalls, and bridges. Visit the Clock Tower of Tirana, built in the 19th century, and climb to the top for panoramic views. Explore the National History Museum, the largest museum in Albania, with its medieval and Ottoman pavilions. After lunch, visit the Bektashi World Center, the international headquarters of the Bektashi Order, a Sufi movement with deep roots in Albania, featuring an impressive tekke decorated with colorful mosaic tiling, a museum, library, and the tombs of past Bektashi leaders. Walk to the Great Mosque of Tirana (Namazgja Mosque), the Balkans' largest mosque, inspired by classical Ottoman architecture with a central dome and four towering minarets, with a capacity of up to 10,000 worshippers. End the day with a meet and greet with the local Muslim community and a local Albanian halal dinner. Dinner and overnight in Tirana.