The Pretty Prizren (Kosovo) - from Tirana
Prizren, considered to be the cultural capital of Kosovo, this charming, vivacious town with mountains all around is a real treasure hidden in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula.
We travel towards Prizren in the morning. We arrive in Prizren in about 2 hours and meet our local guide for a walking tour of the city entering the Sinan Pasha Mosque, The Church of Our Lady of Ljevis (UNESCO), The Museum of Prizren League and the Ottoman Old Town known for its gold and silver filigree craftsmen.
Enjoy free time for lunch and wandering through the streets passing by elegant medieval houses and the castle for an amazing view from above. Prizren has the largest number of preserved Ottoman buildings in Kosovo.
Transfer to Tirana in the late afternoon with a short stop in the town of Rubik.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Unesco recognized church of Our Lady Ljevis
The Ottoman Old Town and Bazaar
The fantastic view of the city from the Castle of Prizren
Its gold and silver filigree craftsmen
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Prizren, Prizren
Prizren, considered to be the cultural capital of Kosovo, this charming, vivacious town with mountains all around is a real treasure hidden in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sinan Pasha Mosque, Sheshi Shadervan, Prizren Kosovo
Medieval Architecture built 1615
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Stone Bridge, Prizren Kosovo
The Old Bridge is located in the old city core
Stop At: Albanian League of Prizren Museum [Muzeu Lidhja Shqiptare e Prizrenit], Rr. Sharri, Prizren Kosovo
Whith you local guide you entry in the museum and enjou the real story of the 1 political organizationin 1870.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Mehmet Pasha's Turkish bath, Prizren Kosovo
Built during the period 1563-1574
Stop At: Our Lady of Ljevis, Sahat Kulla, Prizren Kosovo
Prizren's most important site is the Orthodox Church of Our Lady of Ljeviš, a 14th-century Serbian church that was used as a mosque by the local population until 1911. The church was badly damaged in 2004 by the town's Albanian population and placed on Unesco's World Heritage in Danger list in 2006. At the time of research, the church was closed and the barbed-wire fences and heavy gates give the impression that it won't be reopening anytime soon.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kalaja Fortress, Kalaja, Prizren 20000 Kosovo
Enjoy free time for lunch and wandering through the streets passing by elegant medieval houses and the castle for an amazing view from above. Prizren has the largest number of preserved Ottoman buildings in Kosovo, so simply wandering the old cobbled streets admiring the town houses, mosques and tekkes is a delight.
Transfer to Tirana in the late afternoon with a short stop in the town of Rubik.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Start Time:
08:30 AM
Duration: 10 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick you up at any hotel in Tirana or Durres. Please specify name of hotel when making the
booking.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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