Pristina & Prizren - Day tour to Kosovo from Skopje
At a glance
Pristina & Prizren - Day tour to Kosovo from Skopje is a 10h small-group experience in Skopje, North Macedonia, operated by Visit Macedonia DMC. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $148.44 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 1 bottle of water per person, Air-conditioned vehicle, Visit inside: Grachanica monastery, including admission fees.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 10h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
While you are in Skopje, have a day and take this tour to visit so called, “the youngest European country”.
Beside visit to the Kosovo capital - Pristina, you will a unique chance to visit the extraordinary Orthodox church at Grachanica village. In the afternoon, we will bring you to the unique picturesque town of Prizren where you will have a chance to taste local food and drinks and to climb to Kalaja fortress with panoramic view of Prizren valley.
You book - You go - Guaranteed departures every Wednesday and Saturday
What's included
What's included
- 1 bottle of water per person
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit inside: Grachanica monastery, including admission fees
- Experienced English speaking local tour guide (for parties 2-3 pax guide will be a driver as well)
- Pick up / Drop off at any hotel or address within Skopje
Not included
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
Grachanica monastery built by the Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321 on the ruins of a 6th-century basilica.
The monastery was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990 and in 2006 it was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Please be dressed properly for visits inside the monastery church. -
Stop 2 · 1h 30m
Pristina - the capital and largest city of Kosovo, also is the administrative center of the country.
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Stop 3 · 3h
Picturesque town of Prizren is located on the south east part of the country and it is designated as the historical capital of Kosovo. The old bazaar, Sinan pasha mosque, Orthodox church of St George and the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour make this town unique.
Prizren is one of the oldest settlements in Kosovo and the western Balkans. Archaeological excavations in Prizren Fortress indicate that its fortress area has seen habitation and use since the Bronze Age (ca. 2000 BCE). Prizren has been traditionally identified with the settlement of Theranda in Roman Dardania, -
Stop 4 · 1h
Prizren Fortress is a hilltop fortification overlooking the river which flows through Prizren, which developed around the fortress. The fortress is situated on a dominant hill at the eastern part of the town of Prizren, set on a strategic position, contoured with lines that follow distinguished features of the terrain's natural morphology.
While in Prizren, you will have a chance to visit this site on your own, since the fortress is reachable after 20 min walking uphill.
Meeting point
Below the gate
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child and youth rates applies only when sharing with two paying adults
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Pristina & Prizren - Day tour to Kosovo from Skopje take?
The experience lasts about 10h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $148.44 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
1 bottle of water per person; Air-conditioned vehicle; Visit inside: Grachanica monastery, including admission fees; Experienced English speaking local tour guide (for parties 2-3 pax guide will be a driver as well); Pick up / Drop off at any hotel or address within Skopje.
Where does it start?
Below the gate
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Skopje.
