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From Skopje: Full-Day Kosovo Tour to Pristina and Prizren

1. From Skopje: Full-Day Kosovo Tour to Pristina and Prizren

This tour starts with a pick-up from your hotel in Skopje, traveling to Prishtina where your local guide will be waiting for you. First, visit Monastery Gracanica, and then arrive in Pristina where you will start a tour of Pristina. Your first stop in will be the Kosova National Library, an example of modern architectural design. Then make your way to the open air archaeological park with artifacts from the Neolithic period and Kosova Museum built by Austrians for the Turkish army in 1898, which has an extensive collection of archaeological and ethnological artifacts including the Neolithic Goddess on a Throne terracotta. Head to Çarshi Mosque, the oldest building in Pristina constructed in the 15th-century by the Turkish Sultan Bajazit. Afterwards, head to the Academy Building, a 19th-century Ottoman konak style private houses. Visit the Fatih Mosque or Imperial Mosque built in 1461 under the Turkish Sultan Mehmed II Fatih and the  Great Hammam – bath complex built in 1470 graced with 15 domes with small holes to let light stream in. Make your way to the Ethnographic Museum. The Emin Gjiku Complex is a extremely well-preserved building from 18th-century and it’s the only original building left in old bazaar area. The tour will finish with a visit of Gazimestan Tower. Contnue to Prizren for your walking tour of the city includes the attractive Ottoman old town, known for its gold and silver filigree craftsmen, the hammam, the Museum of Prizren League, the Helveti Tekke, Sinia Pasha Mosque and the Church of Our Lady of Ljevis. Prizren has the largest number of preserved Ottoman buildings in Kosovo, so simply wandering around the old cobbled streets admiring the town houses, mosques and tekkes is a delight. After a small break, return back to .

From Skopje: Pristina and Prizren Private Sightseeing Tour

2. From Skopje: Pristina and Prizren Private Sightseeing Tour

Benefit from pick-up at a location of your choice in Skopje, and then travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Kosovo. Visit the 14th-century Gračanica Monastery on the way to Pristina, and then take a sightseeing tour of the city to see some of its beautiful attractions on arrival. Discover the new Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa, along with highlights such as the National Library and equestrian statue on Skanderbeg Square. Stroll along pedestrianized Nane Theresa and visit the Old Bazaar. Break for lunch at your own expense, and then spend the afternoon in the small town of Prizren. Learn about its rich cultural heritage on a guided tour of the town center. See highlights such as the Old Stone Bridge and medieval Church of St. George. Pass the 17th-century Sinan Pasha Mosque and Bajrakli Mosque behind the Albanian League Museum. Find fine local handicrafts in the many craft shops, and watch the world go by on Shadervan Square.

From Tirana: Prizren Guided Tour

3. From Tirana: Prizren Guided Tour

Discover Prizren, considered to be the cultural capital of Kosovo, on a guided tour from Tirana. Explore an authentic and little-known treasure hidden in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula. After pickup, travel for 2 hours and meet a local guide for a walking tour of the city entering the Sinan Pasha Mosque, The Church of Our Lady of Ljevis (UNESCO), The Museum of Prizren League, and the Ottoman Old Town known for its gold and silver filigree craftsmen. Later, enjoy free time for lunch and wandering through the streets as you pass by elegant medieval houses and a castle for amazing views from above. Return to Tirana in the late afternoon.

Mini Tour: Kosovo & N. Macedonia from Tirana | 4 Days

4. Mini Tour: Kosovo & N. Macedonia from Tirana | 4 Days

Day 1: Sightseeing tour of Prizren & Prishtina We travel towards Prizren in the morning. Prizren, considered to be the cultural capital of Kosovo, this charming, vivacious town with mountains all around is a real treasure hidden in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula. We arrive in Prizren in about 2 hours and meet our local guide for a walking tour of the city entering the Sinan Pasha Mosque, The Church of Our Lady of Ljevis (Unesco), The Museum of Prizren League and the Ottoman Old Town known for its gold and silver filigree craftsmen. Enjoy free time for lunch in Prizren and leave the town for the capital of Kosovo, Prishtina. In the afternoon, have a walking tour of Prishtina to discover the city with its many mosques, cathedrals and markets. Day 2: Matka Canyon & Sightseeing Tour of Skopje This morning we head towards North Macedonia with our first stop at Matka Canyon known for its butterfly colonies. Here we embark on a private boat ride for a short exploration of the Vrelo Cave, one the deepest in the world, before enjoying free time for lunch with a great view. With a short drive we arrive in Skopje the capital of North Macedonia Have a walking tour of Skopje discovering the city with its highlight like Mother Teresa Memorial House, opened in 2009 to pay tribute to the life of the celebrated humanitarian, the old railway station and the Stone Bridge, which dates back to 1451. Enjoy a relaxing evening in Skopje. Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Ohrid (Unesco) Reach and take in all that the Unesco–recognized charming city of Ohrid has to offer on a guided tour with a local guide. Pass by the glorious Church of Saint Sophia and the National Workshop for a handmade paper-making demonstration. Enter Samuil’s Fortress and walk along its historic 4th-centrury walls. Discover the Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, built in the Hellenistic style. Walk up to the cliff-top Church of Saint John at Kaneo for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Day 4: Tirana via Saint Naum Monastery & Bay of Bones On our way to Tirana, visit the Bay of Bones Museum, a prehistoric settlement located on Lake Ohrid. A one of a kind in the region, it is an authentic reconstruction of a part of the pile-dwelling settlement, dating back between 1200 and 700 Bc. Then, continue exploring the medieval Monastery of Saint Naum. See the resident peacocks that roam the grounds Enter the monastery to view its intricate frescoes We drive towards the border of Albania to Pogradec, where you have free time to enjoy lunch on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Travel to Tirana in the late afternoon. (Hotel accommodation in Tirana is not included on tour)

From Tirana: Day Tour to Pristina and Prizren in Kosovo

5. From Tirana: Day Tour to Pristina and Prizren in Kosovo

Departing from Tirana, travel north to cross the border into the Stone Age city of Pristina. Visit and tour a medieval Orthodox monastery before continuing to the architectural marvel of the National Library in Pristina, home of 15th-century material literature. In Pristina, a city tour will also explore 14th-century mosques. Leaving Pristina we will head toward Prizren, sometimes called the cultural capital of Kosovo. The city played a major role in Albanian history and politics of the 19th century. Continue to Prizren, where the UNESCO World Heritage Church of Our Lady Ljevis resides. Visit the House of the Prizren League, one of the most important buildings of the 19th century in Albanian history. End the day with a relaxing journey back to Tirana.

From Tirana: Prizren Private Full-Day Trip

6. From Tirana: Prizren Private Full-Day Trip

Discover Prizren on a full-day trip from Tirana. Take a walking tour of the city's fortress, admire the Sinan Pasha Mosque, learn some political history at the House of the League of Prizren, and see the UNESCO-protected Church of Our Lady of Ljeviš. Get picked up by your guide and driver at your hotel. Head towards the Morina border and along the way, spot the differences in rural life in Albania. Still vivid are the footprints of the Communist regime and the former industrial cities build during that period. Arrive in Prizren and visit the first attraction, the fortress of Prizren. From the fortress see picturesque views of the city. Be charmed by the numerous mosques and minarets fused with the churches, houses, and Turkish baths creating a unique city skyline. Make your way to Sinan Pasha Mosque. Still functional even today, let this mosque amaze you with its elegant decor and interesting shape. Appreciate its restoration and preservation as one of the most important religious and cultural places in Prizren. From culture to politics, go to the House of League, an important meeting place of Albanian patriots in the 19th century. Then go to the ethnographic museum and learn about the traditional local life of Kosovo. Your last stop in Prizren is the Church of Our Lady of Ljeviš. Currently closed for renovation, this 14th-century church has a diverse history serving as both a church and mosque. Be impressed by its distinct architecture from the outside. During the day, have free time for lunch and shopping before returning to Tirana.

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I had a wonderful day exploring Kosovo. My driver had snacks and drinks available for our drive, and provided easy conversation along the way, answering my questions and sharing his love of his home. My guide was equally excellent, conducting the tour at a pace that was relaxed but purposeful, again allowing ample opportunity for me to ask questions and take pictures. He recommended a delicious place for lunch in Prizren, and was mindful of time, as I requested to return to Skopje in time to catch an evening bus. A beautiful day in a beautiful country. Highly recommend.

We were picked up on time by the driver who then drove us safely to Prishtina. The guide Suad welcomed us there and explained the city and the historical background to us in a knowledgeable manner. From there we went to Prizren and its great cultural and culinary possibilities. All in all very successful, great car with attentive driver and knowledgeable guide. Conclusion: Highly recommended!

The driver Miki is very nice and attentive, he does his job in a highly professional manner, the tour is very worthwhile, our guide through Kosovo, very knowledgeable and pleasant, I highly recommend this tour.

Our tour guide Vlad was excellent, spoke great English and moulded the tour to our wants and needs. Well worth the day to see the 2 cities in Kosovo and would highly recommend

The length of the journey was offset by Gert's company - an inexhaustible source of information on Albanian history - and the beauty of Prizren.