Day Tour from Skopje to Pristina and Prizren, Kosovo & Kukes Alb
You can expect an unforgettable day for the least cost. We are flexible to satisfy your needs and desires. During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the rich cultural heritage of Kosovo firsthand. They will be able to explore the historic cities of Pristina and Prizren, full of architectural wonders and cultural landmarks. Additionally, the tour provides a guide who can offer insider knowledge and unique perspectives on the sights and attractions. Our tour guide has lived in both Pristina and Prizren, Kosova, and speaks the Albanian language at the beginner level.
We offer a visit to the nearest Albanian city, Kukes. It will last two hrs longer.
Optionally, you can ask for visits to the city of Peja, where the famous Peja Patriarchi and Visoki Decani are located. The Rugova Canyon, Springs of White Drini River and Slipping Beauty Cave, Peja Brewery, Old Bazaar, are just some of the attractions that you can explore if you want to.
Options
Tour to Pristina and Prizren
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Day Tour from Skopje to Pristina and Prizren, Kosovo & Kukes Alb
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Marble Cave - Gadime Cave
The Entry fee is 2 Euros per person, kids 1 Euro. There is a local English-speaking guide. In case of crowd, our guide will assist. Currently ongoing works. It is rich with stalactites and stalagmites. The Marble Cave, known as Gadime Cave, is a karstic limestone cave in the village of Gadime e Ulët, close to the municipality of Lipjan in Kosovo. Much of it is still unexplored. The cave was found in 1966 by a villager, Ahmet Asllani, working on his garden. Gadime Cave stands within the marble limestones belonging to the Mesozoic era. Over time, the marble was cracking caused by the tectonic shifts and erosions. The total length of the cave is 1.260 m, and its area is 56.25 ha.
Gracanica Monastery
The next stop is one of the nices orthodox churches in the Balkans. The Monastery of Gracanica, a stunning example of Serbian medieval architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The custos is very knowlegable, telling faxtful story about arhitecture, history and fresco painting of the Monastery. There is not entry fee.
Pristina
The next stop is Pristina, the capital and largest city of Kosovo. It is the administrative center of the eponymous municipality and district. We provide a walking tour through the city, stopping by (not only) the following remarkable spots: - City Centre where you will see the state institutions, main square, National Theatre, Mother Theresa Street. - The National Library was built in the early 80s' with a brilliant architectural style, hosting thousands of books and documents. - Newborn monument dedicated to the independence of Kosova. It changes colors every year. It stands in front of the Palace of Youth and Sports. - Mather Theresa Cathedral, The Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Pristina, Kosovo. - Bill Clinton's Statue was built as a gratitude for his support for Kosovo.
Inclusions
- The transportation and guiding are covered.
- Time allows three entries: Marble cave, Gracanica Monastery and Mother Teresa Cathedral
- Coffee is the best in the region. We can stop whenever you want.
- We could have lunch in Ethno Restaurant Gracanica, in fancy Restaurant in Pristina and Prizren as you decide.
- Marble Cave - Gadime Cave.
- Gracanica Monastery.
- Mother Teresa Cathedral Church Pristina, Elevator to the best view point - Bell Tower.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The transportation is included on the total duration that will take for 4 hours & 30 minutes.
- At most of the places, payment is only in Kesh, Euro preferably. ATMs give you euros.
- In Etno Restaurant Gracanica, a variety of specialties are available, including pork. The bread served is just taken from the stove.
- In Pristina, traditional and westernized lunches are available in local restaurants. You can have lunch at Burger King or Bulls nearby. Vegetarian restaurants and vegetarian meals are easy to find everywhere.
- In Kukes, when going there, lunch is at the Kulla e Lumes, a restaurant by the Fierza Lake. Fish from the lake, lamb, and chicken are available. The flia, traditional dove, as well. The greeled vegetables are perfect. Wine and beer are local and from neigbouring region.
- In Kukes, if you choose to enter Underground Bunkers, it costs 10 Euros per person, an extra fee.
- Kukes is small city, the drive through, followed by the details and description is more than enough to make you happy from visiting one more country in a day. Do not expect too much.
- A fridge is available in the car. Max 2 bottles (1/2l) you can keep in it.
- We organize tours to places in the regions and transfers to places and airports. Contact us for a substantial discount of 10% if you take them on the second tour with us.
- You need a passport, since we cross the border of Kosovo, and Albania when going to Kukes. Check the visa requirements for entering these countries.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please wait in the hotel's lobby for our driver/tour guide to arrive. He will be wearing a tour guide license tag. In addition, he will ask for you at the reception. If you request a different picking-up point, accessible by car/minivan, you will see the logo of "Daily Tours from Skopje" on both doors of the vehicle. kindly wait 15 extra minutes in case of traffic.