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Kosovo Day Tour from Skopje: Explore Pristina, Prizren, and Grachanica
4.9
13 Ratings
Skopje
Embark on a day tour from Skopje to explore the vibrant capital of Kosovo, Pristina, the charming town of Prizren, and the historic Orthodox church in Grachanica. Discover the youngest European country and its rich cultural heritage.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Orthodox Monastery Gračanica - Grachanica monastery built by the Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321 on the ruins of a 6th-century basilica.
The monastery was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990 and in 2006 it was placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Please be dressed properly for visits inside the monastery church. - Pristina - Pristina - the capital and largest city of Kosovo, also is the administrative center of the country.
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Prizren - Picturesque town of Prizren is located on the south east part of the country and it is designated as the historical capital of Kosovo. The old bazaar, Sinan pasha mosque, Orthodox church of St George and the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour make this town unique.
Prizren is one of the oldest settlements in Kosovo and the western Balkans. Archaeological excavations in Prizren Fortress indicate that its fortress area has seen habitation and use since the Bronze Age (ca. 2000 BCE). Prizren has been traditionally identified with the settlement of Theranda in Roman Dardania, -
Kalaja Fortress - Prizren Fortress is a hilltop fortification overlooking the river which flows through Prizren, which developed around the fortress. The fortress is situated on a dominant hill at the eastern part of the town of Prizren, set on a strategic position, contoured with lines that follow distinguished features of the terrain’s natural morphology.
While in Prizren, you will have a chance to visit this site on your own, since the fortress is reachable after 20 min walking uphill.
What's Included
- 1 bottle of water per person
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission to Grachanica Monastery included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Skopje
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
During your stay in Skopje, set aside a day and embark on a tour to what is known as, “the newest country in Europe”. The border of Kosovo is just half an hour away from the center of Skopje city and our tours run every Saturday. The trip offers the opportunity to explore the capital of Kosovo - Pristina, the scenic town of Prizren and the exceptional Orthodox church in Grachanica village.
- Child and youth rates applies only when sharing with two paying adults
Location
Gate Macedonia
11th October Street
Below the gate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Daisy_e
Mar 28, 2024
A great day! - A really fantastic day! Our driver and guide was so knowledgeable and gave great insight into the history of Kosovo and even Macedonia! We managed to spend plenty of time in Pristina and even more in the beautiful Prisna. The tourist season hasn’t started yet so there were just three of us and it made for a really great private tour experience. Definitely recommend!
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Noavandeest
Oct 23, 2023
Day trip Kosovo - Everything was well organised! Because the two of us were the only ones registered that day, we went with a car instead of a van. This also saved a lot of time at the border. The man drives everywhere and you are dropped off at places where you walk with the woman and she tells all kinds of information. Dear all!
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Khanh_d
May 20, 2023
Nice trip around Kosovo - Tour guide took us to Pristina and Prizren. Gave us a history of the location. And main site. Spent alot of time on the road. Border control took awhile depending on traffic. Nice small group if you prefer that over large bus.
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Mari_k
Apr 10, 2023
Well organised, very informative and relaxed tour - Our guide and driver were very nice, border crossings were smooth and we were given a great deal of knowledge about the long and remarkable history of the region. We highly recommend!
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Luis_c
Mar 19, 2023
Amazing day-trip to Kosovo. - Stefan (sorry if I misspelled it) is an amazing guide, full of interesting facts and stories. He drives very well, he is calm and collected even of difficult roads, gives you a good mix between time exploring alone and guided time, and allows you to see all of Kosovo in one day. Would definitely recommend !
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Mark_s
Oct 9, 2022
Ideal opportunity to visit Kosovo - Fantastic opportunity to visit Kosovo. Easy going tour with luxury transport accompanied by a pleasant and knowledgeable tour guide. Had a great experience particularly the return journey back to Skopje where the views were stunning. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Vincent_b
Jul 17, 2022
Surprisingly new country - Who knew they put up a statue of Bill Clinton under a big American flag in the Capitol. This full day tour covered a lot of ground and gave us a good introduction to the country. Everything seemed new. We didn’t see a single old house in its largest city. Modern super highways.Charming second city with a River rushing through the historic old town.
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Andreamariangela
Jun 26, 2022
Kosovo trip - All the trip was very interesting. Our guide Stefan was absolutely perfect. Thanks a lot from all of us.
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Eidyxmarlene_c
Oct 10, 2021
Sofia gave me all the... - Sofia gave me all the information about the different places, she recommended me a good restaurant to have lunch, we had plenty of time to saw all, and also we had free time. I recommend this tour.
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