Kosovo Day trip from Skopje
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About the Activity
The driver/guide will pick you up from the hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje. This full day tour will start with a visit 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.8 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Pick-up from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje
All transfers with a comfortable A/C vehicle
Professional English speaking guide/driver
Food and drinks
Entrance fees in the museums and religious sites
Personal expenses
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Locations in the itinerary
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Gracanica Monastery
Princi Lazer, Pristina, Kosovo, 10500Today, after a quite turbulent history, this monastery has become the most important spiritual, national, and political center of the Serbian people in Kosovo. Grachanica Monastery is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage and it is a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance and protected by Serbia as a result of the unaccepted self-declared independence of Kosovo. 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMother Teresa Cathedral(Pass By)
Boulevard Bill Clinton n.n., Pristina, Kosovo, 10000The cathedral's construction sparked some controversy in Muslim circles where it was seen as outsized considering the small number of Catholics in the area. The cathedral is one of Pristina's tallest buildings.View LocationPristina National Library(Pass By)
Square Hasan Prishtina nn, Pristina, Kosovo, 10030The mission of the library is to collect, preserve, promote, and make accessible the documentary and intellectual heritage of Kosovo. It holds exhibitions and holds an archive of national newspapers. The library also provides a number of other services. It is known for its unique history, and the style of the building designed by Croatian architect Andrija Mutnjaković, followed by controversies about the outside appearance of it.View LocationNewborn Monument(Pass By)
Rr. Luan Haradinaj, , Pristina, KosovoIt was unveiled on 17 February 2008, the day that Kosovo formally declared its independence from Serbia. The monument consists of the English-language word "Newborn" in capital block letters, which were painted bright yellow when the sculpture was first revealed. The monument was later re-painted with the flags of the states that have recognized Kosovo.View Location2
This mosque, which was fully renovated in 2015 as a gift from the Turkish government, has vibrant interiors that exemplify the Turkish baroque style.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Fatih Mosque (Xhamia e Mbretit)
Rr. Ilir Konushevci, , Pristina, KosovoThe Imperial Mosque, also known as the Fatih Mosque, is built in 1461 by Sultan Mehmet II Fatih. The mosque was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990 by the Republic of Serbia.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Gadime cave is located within the marble limestones belonging to the Mesozoic era. The cave is full of quite extraordinary crystallized stalagmites and stalactites that have formed over millions of years.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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A pick-up from your preferred location in Skopje is offered, so please enter your address at the time of booking. And if you still do not have a location, don't worry, we will be contacting you a few days before the tour, so you can give us the address.View Location
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A pick-up from your preferred location in Skopje is offered, so please enter your address at the time of booking. And if you still do not have a location, don't worry, we will be contacting you a few days before the tour, so you can give us the address.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We can pick you up at your hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje.
- Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In this tour we are crossing the border with Kosovo. You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveller,
- The tour operates in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Skopje time to receive 100% refund.
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Operated by Experience BalkanCreated on 22 Apr 2019Created on 02 Jul 2024
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