Kosovo, Prizren Day Trip from Tirana
Description
Famous for its unique style and culture, Prizren is one of the richest cities in Kosovo in cultural heritage. It is the city where the Ancient History get fused with Medieval times, Ottoman invasion and plenty of Balkans wars. Cultural heritage in Prizren is expressed in constructive and spiritual forms. Along with known religious buildings in Prizren, there are many traditional houses, built during the 18th and 19th centuries, and by the early 20th century, which bear major historical and architectural values
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Departure from Tirana to Prizren, one of the most important cities in the History of Kosovo. . We drive the scenic route, cross the border in Morina with Kosovo. Driving time around 2.5 hours
Prizren is the city where the Ancient History get fused with Medieval times, Ottoman invasion and plenty of Balkans wars. Starting with Sinan Pasha Mosque, an Ottoman mosque, built in 1615 by Sofi Sinan Pasha, bey of Budim.
Museum of Prizren League is calm and attractive complex with a pretty courtyard, with its benches, streams and fountains.
Prizren Fortress is a hilltop fortification in the city that overlooks the river which flows through Prizren, which developed around the fortress.
Visit the Church of the Holy Saviour, that is a Serbian Orthodox church located in Prizren, Kosovo, built around 1330.
The Lumbardh River goes through Prizren city, thereby dividing the city in two almost identical parts. Over the Prizren Lumbardh, many bridges have been built in history, but undoubtedly the most special one, which also became a symbol of the city, is the Stone Bridge.
Driving to Gjakova. Driving time 50 minutes.
Urban complex “Çarshija e Madhe” (Grand Bazaar) contains 525 important facilities. It is known as the biggest Market in South-East Europe. It performed the function of handicrafts, trade and central administration of the time. At present it is a cultural-historical, tourist, crafts and commercial complex.
In the afternoon we drive to Albanian border of Morina, and return back to Tirana. Driving time around 3 hours
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
The tour to Prizren was good but Prishtina was not worth the extra hour further out. There’s not much to see there that couldn’t just be explained in Prizren. This 12 hour tour ended up being 14 so too long. Our guide, Armela, was knowledgeable. However, she needs to avoid political comments. She said something about Trump then later on asked if she offended us. We said no and she asked some questions and we had a spirited debate. Then she brought up Ukraine and Israel. When we disagreed on Israel, she became visibly upset and we were upset as well. She needs to be a tour guide and avoid any topic that could be confrontational.
