Kosovo Day Tour: Discover the Rich History and Culture of Prizren from Tirana
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Tirana
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Prizren on a day tour from Tirana. Discover the city's unique architecture, religious tolerance, and gastronomic delights.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tirana - Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana in the morning.
- Prizren - We will continue our tour towards Prizren, considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo, mixing its rich history, incredible nature, religious tolerance and gastronomic delights. Prizren has played an important role in the region as an Illyrian settlement and a crossroad for the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, contributing to the unique architecture of the city. The river flows through the heart of the old town and under the many bridges that crisscross the city. If you are looking to experience a lively international experience you should visit Prizren during August when the medieval city becomes home to one of the most famous short film festivals in the world named Dokufest. The best way to explore the town is by wandering through the streets passing by elegant medieval houses that fight for your attention. Filigree artisanal techniques for precious metals are Prizren’s joy and pride
- Sinan Pasha Mosque - If you have to choose just one mosque to visit then visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, rich in arabesque colour and pattern
- Kalaja Fortress - The view from the fortress on the hill above the town offers a great panorama of this astonishing town.
- Tirana - After exploring the cultural capital of Kosovo, we will drive back to Tirana.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off in Tirana
- Tourist and road taxes included
- Professional tour leader
- International car insurance and petrol covered
- Entry tickets to sites included
What's Not Included
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs, Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Additional Information
Should you be mapping out a journey across the Balkans, make sure Prizren is on your itinerary. Our tour guide will greet you at your accommodation in Tirana to start your day. Seen as Kosovo’s hub of culture, Prizren is a fusion of rich heritage, breathtaking landscapes, diverse religions, and culinary pleasures. Famed as an Illyrian settlement and a juncture for Byzantine and Ottoman empires, Prizren’s unique architecture is a testament to its significant role in the region’s history. The river ambles its way through the ancient city center, under bridges that stitch the city together. Aimlessly strolling along its streets, you’ll find medieval homes competing for your gaze. The city is also known for its filigree craftsmanship, taking great pride in its intricate precious metal work.
- Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Location
Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator
Rruga Reshit Çollaku
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Cristian_s
Apr 3, 2024
great - great tour with choose balkans very profesional and good peaple recommended 100% and sure come bakc to repeat thanks
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Joji_t
Mar 31, 2024
What a lovely day! - We had a lot of fun exploring Prizren, Kosovo. Our Tourguide Mario, was professional, very knowledgeable and had an awesome passion for history! He took us to all the spots and showed us around the beautiful city. Due to some unforeseen situation, our return home was delayed, which we didn’t mind. We enjoyed the opportunity to explore more, sit at a cafe and have ice cream and exchange experiences. If you’re in Tirana and have time, we highly recommend this tour. It’s a long day but Mario took very good care of us. This is a journey we will remember and treasure forever!
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Dave_t
Mar 26, 2024
Interesting day out - We have the pleasure of joining our wonderful guide Gentjan, and to be honest he made it special, doubling our enjoyment in the day. We were Whatsapped, before the day and collected on time. Throughout the door our guide was so friendly and attentive, and openly shared his knowledge and personal experience. We really recommend this tour.
Please be aware at Prizren the monastery is up a steep hill so perhaps not ideal for elderly or those with health conditions. In pace, we spent more time in the town. Gentjan was without doubt of the finest guides we have known.
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Connor_e
Mar 13, 2024
Prizren tour - Our tour guide Gentjan made our trip to Kosovo one to remember. An incredibly friendly and generous guide who went far beyond what was required to make sure we had a great experience.
A huge thanks Gentjan.
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Karen
Dec 13, 2023
Great Trip - We had great time in beautiful Prizren. Our tour guide Anna was really friendly and told us lots of interesting facts about the history of Albania and Kosovo as well as giving us some other great tips for our stay. She also stopped to let us take some photos at beauty spots she suggested on the way there and back.
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Longbeachjake
Aug 13, 2023
Best tour guide I’ve ever had - Excellent tour guide. Gjergj was probably the most knowledgeable guide I’ve encountered in over 25 years of traveling. The ride was comfortable and our guide shared his knowledge of the local regions as well as his life experiences growing up in Albania. Prizren itself was fascinating and full of surprises, Gjergj pointed out lots of sites that weren’t on the itinerary which felt like a valuable bonus. The walk through town and hike up to the castle is a bit of a workout but manageable if you pace yourself. Gjergj is also a friendly and thoughtful guide. If you get a chance to take a tour with him I’d say definitely go for it, especially if you want to learn about Albania and it’s people
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Kcire
Aug 13, 2023
A Great Tour To See Prizren - Pick up was easy & on time. The car was all electric & spacious. Our driver & guide was Gjergj & he was great from the start. Very informative & knows a great deal about his country & Kosovo. The drive to Kosovo was made easier with Gjergj enthusiasm. Having him as our guide was such a great deal being able to speak English fluently (he lived in California for number of years) & to communicate with the locals in Kosovo effectively. Aside from showing us Prizren tour itinerary he also gave us some bonus spot to see. He cares & is conscientious about his tour participants well- being. He is an enjoyable and effective tour guide, over all. Thank you, Gjergj.
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Fabianomori
Jun 5, 2023
Day trip to Prizren Kosovo from Tirana - I had a wonderful experience travelling to Prizren, Kosovo, on a private day trip from Tirana. It was easy to organise the trip online, Sirma was quick to reply all my enquires. Dritan, my tour guide and driver was punctual, he drove with caution and safety. On the way we stopped for a coffee and toilette. Dritan is an awesome guide, he was very friendly and knowledgeable. Prizren is a lovely city, it is really worth to visit. I did this trip alone and found it perfect! I was lucky that on the day, there was a folkloric festival in Prizren, so the city was so lively, with kids wearing traditional clothes and playing and dancing local música. It was a great day and I really recommend to do this day trip with Choose Balkans.
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Robg1830
May 16, 2023
Top notch - The best tour I did while in tirana albania.the tour was done by Elton (aka) Tony he was brilliant see you in Ireland my friend from
The irish mob Robbie g
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Leah
May 12, 2023
10/10 - Fantastic from start to finish. I don’t know what I was expecting from this trip but this exceeded everything I could have hoped for. Tony was a great, fun tour guide. We were comfortable throughout the long drive and felt very safe while driving despite being not used to how they drive here. He was personable but also informative. He told us so much about not only Kosovo but all of the Balkans. The scenery en route was breathtaking. We had lots of fun and lots of laughs! Thank you all again for making this trip a really memorable one!
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