If you are planning a Balkan trip, then add the new country of Kosovo to your bucket list. Our tour leader will pick you up from your hotel in Skopje and head towards the capital, Pristina. Here we will have a city tour and visit the 'Newborn' monument, a symbol of Kosovo's independence as a new country. The main boulevard in the capital, Sheshi Nena Tereza, is a wonderful street to stroll through and enjoy a meal or coffee at one of the many restaurants and cafes.
We will continue our tour towards Prizren, considered the cultural capital of Kosovo. It mixes 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, visit Prizren in 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 the many medieval houses. Filigree artisanal techniques for precious metals are Prizren’s joy and pride. Don’t miss the unique experience of shopping in one of the many filigree shops of the town, where you are welcomed to also see the metalsmithing magic happen. If you have to choose just one mosque to visit then visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, rich in arabesque colour and pattern. The view from the fortress on the hill above the town offers a great panorama of this astonishing town. After exploring the cultural capital of Kosovo, we will drive back to Skopje.