Kosovo day trip from Skopje
ID: GYG550216-947697
Category:
Country: North Macedonia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Skopje from the capital of Kosovo - Prishtina is only 90km ( 55miles ) by car. You will visit important places and learn about its rich history from our experienced guides.
The driver/guide will pick you up from the hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje. In Kosovo first we will visit Gadime cave, the most famous cave in Kosovo. After that we frive to a beautiful medieval monastery in Grachanica (90 km, approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes from Skopje), rebuilt in 1321 on the foundations of an Orthodox church from the 6th century. Then, we drive to Kosovo’s capital Prishtina (20 minutes from Grachanica). We will be able to visit the 26m high clock tower and the National Library. In the Independent House of Kosovo we will find out the story of the former president Ibrahim Rugova in the campaign for independence from Serbia, and see the Newborn Monument from 2008, when Kosovo declared its independence. Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque and Jashar Pasha Mosque are two beautiful Ottoman mosques and famous local attractions. Somewhere on the way, we will have lunch. In the end, we drive back to Skopje and will drop you off in any location of your preference in Skopje.
Highlights
- Kosovo is interesting because is mix of different cultures and ethnic groups
- Explore Pristina, the newest and the smallest capital on the Balkans
- Kosovo - Hidden Gem of Europe
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The driver/guide will pick you from the reception of your hotel or other place that you will provide us.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
