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Kosovo Day Tour: Discover the Rich History and Culture of Prizren from Tirana
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47 Ratings
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
- Professional tour leader
- Road taxes, international car insurance, petrol
- Entry tickets for sites visited
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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(47 Ratings)
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Tahirih_p
Jun 20, 2024
Great day trip - Elton was very knowledgeable and it made for an enjoyable day. One in our group uses a cane, and he went out of his way to be accommodating, adjusting the walking and climbing to suit our needs. He gave us a great history of Albania and Kosovo, touching on many of the historical periods. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.
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Ghabbyar
Jun 19, 2024
Wonderful experience end to end - This was an excellent tour from start to finish. The booking process with Choose Balkans was smooth and efficient. The day tour with Elton (Toni) was informative and highlighted the history, culture and key sites. I highly recommend this tour!
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Jason_d
Jun 16, 2024
Magical Prizren - This was a great trip. Our driver Bailey was amazing, she gave a detailed and informative tour of Kosovo/Prizren. If you have a spare day in Tirana this trip is recommended. A really good level of physical fitness is required to make the walk to the fortress, believe me it's well worth it.
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1982worldtraveleravi
Apr 30, 2024
Prizren day trip - Wonderful trip, Kosovo and Prizren are an amazing experience. Thank you Choose Balkans for helping with every detail. Thank you Juli, our guide, for great driving, helping with all we needed and giving us a wonderful time.
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Olatayo_f
Apr 14, 2024
Money well spent - Awesome experience and expertise of the knowledge!
Worth every penny and safe travels…
Very picturesque
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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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