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This day tour from Tirana to Kosovo Prizren is a unique opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful regions of Kosovo, located in the southern part of the country, not far from the border with Albania and Macedonia. It is the second-largest city in Kosovo, and it has been known for its beauty since the middle Ages. The city is 450 meters high and is protected by the chain of the Sharr Mountains, which has an elevation of 2748 meters.
Tour Detailed Program
Departing from Tirana at 7:30 AM from your Hotel or in front of our office, drive towards the border to Kosovo in Morina. On the ride, you will immediately be able to spot the differences between Tirana city life and rural life in Albania. In the countryside, the footprints of the communist regime are still notable and on your way, you can see what is left of the former industrial cities built during that period. Cross the border Once we arrive in Prizren, also called, “the city of the 50 mosques”, we will head to the castle. This fortress is also known as the "Prizren Crown" because just like a crown, it surrounds the hill overlooking the city. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view of this picturesque city, whose skyline stretches between numerous mosques, minarets mixed with churches, houses, and Turkish baths.
After the visit to the castle, we will continue to the heart of the city, entering the Sinan Pasha Mosque, the largest and most visited mosque in the city. Sinan Pasha Mosque was built in 1615 by Sofi Sinan Pasha, a politician in the Ottoman administration, with river stones and the remains of the previous Church of Sant'Arcangelo. Today the building has been restored and it is considered to be one of the largest religious and cultural monuments in the city. Leaving the mosque, your guide will take you to visit the League of Prizren, a historic building from the 1800s that became famous for being the seat of the league with the same name, built to defend the rights of the Albanian nation. Today, there you can find the Ethnographic Museum, which exposes collected pieces at the time of the Ottoman invasion.
Our guided tour of Prizren Kosovo ends with a visit to St. Ljeviš Cathedral. You will only be able to see the exterior of this building since it has been closed for renovation after the serious damage received in 2004. This 14th-century church is a unique building that holds its sad history and you will be able to see its amazing architectural style it. At lunchtime, you will have enough free time to enjoy your meal in Prizren or go shopping in the traditional shops and souvenir kiosks. Then, it’s time to get head back to Tirana.
Duration: 11/ hour(s)
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION at Your Hotel or From our Office Tours Albania & Balkans
Str, Luigj Gurakuqi 42 , 1001, Tiranë, Albania
The local guide will be waiting for you with TAB Sign
DEPARTURE TIME the tour will depart at 07:30. Please be there 10 minutes in advance
RETURN TIME the tour will end approximately at 20:00
Price and Information:
This tour is offered as a private tour!
Private tours can be done any day of the year according to your needs. For private tours, we can offer pick-ups in Tirana or from other spots
Payment Options: We accept bank transfers, PayPal and we have a debit terminal/POS available at our Office to accept Debit, VISA, and MasterCard payments (please keep in mind that 4% of the total will be added for the latter option.) We can also accept cash payments where applicable.
Prices
- 80 Euro per person for a minimum of 7 participants
- 85 Euro per person for a minimum of 6 participants
- 90 Euro per person for a minimum of 5 participants
- 95 Euro per person for a minimum of 4 participants
- 105 Euro per person for a minimum of 3 participants
- 125 Euro per person for a minimum of 2 participants
- 230 Euro for 1 participant
- Language: Guide services, English, German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish
- Transportation : With modern a/c vehicles
- Museum entry fees: The League of Prizren; Fortress; Sinan Pasha mosque Prizren, City tour
- Lunch
- Guide/Driver gratuity
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