Guided Tour of Pizren, Kosova Full-Day

Visiting: Prizren City, Prizren Castle.

Summery

Travel time about three hours from Tirana to Prizren, a historic city in Kosovo, located on the banks of the Bistrica River. Highlights of the tour include visits to Sinan Pasha Mosque, Church of Our Lady Ljevis, Prizren Fortress, and the Albanian League of Prizren, archeological museum boasting many ancient artifacts from the region.

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Transfer from Tirana to Prizren (Border crossing, - Passports are needed)

Stop At: Prizren, Prizren

Prizren is considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo, mixing its 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 you should visit Prizren during 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 by elegant medieval houses that fight for your attention.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Sinan Pasha Mosque, Sheshi Shadervan, Prizren Kosovo

At 12:30, you will have some free time to have lunch and wander around by yourself until 14:00 pm. 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. Did you know that The Church of Our Lady of Ljevis is a UNESCO World Heritage site? If you have to choose just one mosque to visit then visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, rich in arabesque color and pattern. The view from the fortress on the hill above the town offers a great panorama of this astonishing town. We will return to Tirana in the late afternoon.

Duration: 3 hours