Day tour to Kosovo - from Skopje

4.9
(15 reviews)

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

While you are in Skopje, have a day and take this tour to visit so called, “the youngest European country”.
Kosovo border is less than 30 minutes from Skopje city center and every Saturday we operate .
You will have a chance to visit the Kosovo capital - Pristina, the picturesque town of Prizren and the unique Orthodox church at Grachanica village.

What's Included

1 bottle of water per person
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit inside: Grachanica monastery, including admission fees
Experienced English speaking local tour guide (for parties 2-3 pax guide will be a driver as well)
Pick up / Drop off at any hotel or address within Skopje
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your pick up place is not listed, exact pick up location and meeting point will be advised.

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Meeting point
Gate Macedonia

Below the gate

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Gračanica Monastery

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Pristina

    Pristina - the capital and largest city of Kosovo, also is the administrative center of the country.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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,

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child and youth rates applies only when sharing with two paying adults
Supplied by Visit Macedonia DMC

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Seasonal
Car Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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