Things to do in Pristina, Kosovo: The Best Cultural Tours

Are you willing to see the latest 'newborn' in Europe? This private full-day trip to the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, is really an easy step once you are in Skopje. In only just about hour and a half drive from Skopje, you are given the chance to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, triumph of Byzantine architecture, the Gracanica Monastery, then, the monument of Kosovo Battlefield and next visit the lively, vibrant and modern Pristina. You get to see the old and new sites of the city, the old bazaar, mosques, museums, sculptures and monuments. You get to enjoy among the trendy caffes and restaurants. What you definitely shouldn't miss is trying some of the tasty bites all around you.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking guide, All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan

Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Entrance tickets, Tips and gratitudes

We will pick you up at your hotel, early in the morning, at 7:30am, and we head to Morina Pass Border checkpoint, which is located between Kukes and Prizren. After we arrive in Prizren, we visit the Fortress over the town hill, (appropriate footwear recommended). Next, we visit the Museum of the League of Prizren and pass by another important landmark for the locals and in the same time a touristic destination, the Mehmet Pasha Hamam, an old Turkish bath. Next, we will take a walk through Carshia e Vjeter, and admire old architectural buildings such as Sinan Pasha Mosque, St George Orthodox Cathedral, and many traditional small shops. Later, we pass through Prizren’s stone bridge, between 15th and 16th centuries, which is on the way to "Tek Syla" restaurant, which is known for its grilled specialties. We finish here the tour to let you enjoy a tasty lunch of grilled Kosovo specialties here. After lunch, we will continue our journey to Tirana, where our trip ends up there.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Professional Guide

Exclusions: Food and Drinks are Excluded., Excluded is everything else that is not mentioned on Included Section, Gratuities

As the capital city of the Republic of Kosovo, it is the center of cultural and artistic development of all Albanians that live in Kosovo. The centre of Prishtina is full of fascinating architecture- modern EU or US funded towers full of glass and steel, sitting next to ageing Yugoslavian Communist era blocks that would have once housed ‘the workers’. With a fascinating and admittedly troubled past, Kosovo is now welcoming almost 200,000 visitors each year and this trend is set to continue as word gets out about its trendy, low-cost, and quirky capital.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

Head towards Gračanica, a Serbian village 10 minutes from Pristina known for its UNESCO-listed Monastery. Head towards the Visoki Decani Monastery. Monument dating from the 14th century and listed as a UNESCO heritage, you can admire these frescoes which constitute one of the summits of Serbian art, powerfully inspired by Byzantine art, in particular by the Church of the Savior of Constantinople . Visit the Patriarchal Monastery of Peja, one of the strongholds of the Orthodox religion in the region. Admire its many well-preserved frescoes and the calm and serene atmosphere present in this place.

Inclusions: Your Guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Head for Peja, the largest city in western Kosovo at the foot of the rugova mountains and gorges. Join the waterfall of the White Drin, walk to the summit where you will reach the caves "Sleeping Beauty" for an interior visit galleries carved for centuries by the force of the water. (20 minutes walk) Visit the Patriarchal Monastery of Peja, one of the strongholds of the Orthodox religion in the region. Admire its many well preserved frescoes as well as the calm and serene atmosphere present in this place. Guided tour of the charming town of Peja and its Ethnological Museum where you will immerse yourself in the traditional life of the twentieth century kosovars.

Inclusions: Your guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

The driver/guide will pick you up from the hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje. This full day tour will start with a visit to a beautiful medieval monastery in Grachanica (90 km, approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes from Skopje), rebuilt in 1321 on the foundations of an Orthodox church from the 6th century. Then, we drive to Kosovo’s capital Prishtina (20 minutes from Grachanica). We will be able to visit the 26m high clock tower and the National Library. In the Independent House of Kosovo we will find out the story of the former president Ibrahim Rugova in the campaign for independence from Serbia, and see the Newborn Monument from 2008, when Kosovo declared its independence. Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque and Jashar Pasha Mosque are two beautiful Ottoman mosques and famous local attractions. Somewhere on the way, we will have lunch. In the end, we drive back to Skopje and will drop you off in any location of your preference in Skopje.

Inclusions: All transfers with a comfortable A/C vehicle, Pick-up from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje, Professional English speaking guide/driver

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees in the museums and religious sites, Personal expenses

Join us in this Day Tour of Prizren and Pristina to explore the best of Kosvo. This tour is mainly dedicated to the History, Local Culture and Heritage about the two most important cities of Kosovo. It is where local Albanian Culture is fused with Orthodox and Muslim influence in centuries. During this full day Tour of Pristina and Prizren from Tirana, you will have the chance to see the most interesting highlights of both cities. Please be advised that on request will be able to edit and modify the itinerary according to your specific requests or needs. All Entrance Tickets for the mentioned Sites are included in the Price.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel & Road Taxes, Tour Guide, Entrance Fees in the mentioned attractions, Hotel Pick Up / Droop off

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks and Drinks, Any Private Expenses or Souvenirs

We start our adventure in welcoming Kosovo, at the heart of the Balkans, walking & exploring the most notable’s sights for several days. In Kosovo the influence of east and west is intertwined, Christianity coexists with Islam. A place with a difficult history that was ruled by the Roman Empire, various Byzantine kingdoms and the Ottoman Empire. After World War remained under the rule of Yugoslavia till 1999, when after the NATO bombing came under the international protectorate. From 2008, Kosovo is an independent state. Since the ancient times until the middle ages, it was known as Dardania and included the territories of Northern Macedonia and Southern Serbia today. Kosovo is a country of geographical and cultural contrasts with a thousand years old diverse cultural heritage. There are nearly 11,000 km² and around 1.8 million inhabitants, a mixed population of which the majority are ethnic Albanians.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: Airline tickets;Travel insurance;Tips for local staff; Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks.

This Culture & History tour in Kosovo is an unique experience for visitors who want to be able to enjoy a mix of different city site visits within Kosovo, including Prishtina (the capital of Kosovo), Prizren, Gjakova and Peja. This tour includes most of the historical and cultural sites, combined with visits to archaeological sites and into the marble Cave. The rich ancient to recent history of Kosovo, its culture and traditional cuisine, the architecture and different old religious sites, will make an unforgettable visit to any guest with a desire and interest to explore Kosovo in many ways. Even though a small country in Europe, Kosovo has a very long tradition in hospitality, and we make our best to make you feel impressed while staying with us. This tour includes a full time licensed private tour guide, accommodation in a very good 3* Hotels (inc. breakfasts) and comfortable transport during the whole tour. You let us know for any specifics, and we take care of the rest.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation in a very good 3* Hotel with breakfast for 3 nights, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Tour guide, Coffee/Tea/Water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner

Through this tour you will visit Europe’s newest independent state, but with an old ancient history, Kosovo, the final chapter in the dissolution of the Yugoslav state. Kosovo offers its visitors the possibility to feel part of its development in a fast changing environment. This tour aims to show what makes Kosovo a complex yet very special place to be, through visits of its: troubled ancient and modern history, rich culture, stunning nature, numerous religions monuments and friendly people.

Inclusions: Transfers from and to the airport with A/C vehicle, All transportation according to the program, Guide/driver for all tour (only for min 6 pax drive and guide are separate people), Accommodation in good 3* hotels, Breakfast

Exclusions: Flight tickets, Lunches and dinners, Gratuities to guide, Everything not mentioned in the “Includes” section