Kosovo - UNESCO sites - Day Tour
In this one day trip you will be able to visit some of the main culture monuments UNESCO sites of west Kosovo, and visit 2 cities... The day will start at 09:00 AM from your location in Pristina, and will finish at 18:00 - 18:30 PM, in the same location
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Kosovo - UNESCO sites - Day Tour
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What's included in Kosovo - UNESCO sites - Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Patriarchate of Pec
Patriarchate of Peja constructed in the XIII century. It is composed of four small churches with beautiful frescoes. The Church of the Holy Apostles was the first church to be built by Archbishop Arsenije (d. 1266). For its architectural and cultural values it represents is part of UNESCO.
Visoki Decani Monastery
Monastery complex of Decan considered the largest medieval church in the Balkans. It contains the most extensive beautifully preserved fresco decorations, and is deservingly part of UNESCO for its importance in the preservation of World Heritage. This monastery was constructed by king Stefan Urosh buried in the chapel and his son Stefan Dushan. Interesting is the fact that the catholicon has striking similarities to a roman catholic church which is explained by the fact that its architect was a Franciscan monk from the Montenegrin town of Kotor, with obvious influences from Venice and Ragusa.
Gjakova
Gjakova which has a Grand Bazaar thought to be the oldest in Kosovo also known as Carshi, full of old houses & shops, a Turkish Bathhouse or Hamam and the 16th century Hadum Aga Mosque which we will visit. Return to Pristina In the same location
Inclusions
- Taxes
- English Speaking Guide/driver for all tour
- All transportation according to the program with A/C vehicle
- Everything not mentioned in the “Includes” section
- Entrance Fees
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour duration of 8 hours includes the travel time
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
