| Duration: | 6 Day(s) - 5 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
Day 1: Pristina, Kosovo
Meet our guide at the airport and head to the city center.
Arrive in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, the youngest country in Europe. Explore the political and economic heart of Kosovo, where you will discover an unprecedented architectural contrast and a dynamic, ever-evolving city.
Dinner and overnight in Pristina. Hotel Afa 4*
Day 2: Pristina - Peja, Kosovo
After breakfast, head towards Peja, the largest city in western Kosovo, located near the Rugova Mountains and gorges.
Visit the White Drin Waterfall and walk to the summit, where you will reach the "Sleeping Beauty" caves for an interior visit of galleries carved over centuries by the force of water.
Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Peja.
After lunch, visit the Patriarchal Monastery of Peja, one of the main Orthodox religious centers in the region. Admire its well-preserved frescoes and its calm, serene atmosphere.
Visit the Ethnological Museum of Peja, where you will discover the traditional lifestyle of Kosovars in the 20th century.
Then check in at your hotel and enjoy the spa facilities.
Dinner and overnight in Peja. Hotel Dukagjini & Spa 5*
Option: Gala dinner accompanied by Albanian music and dance.
Day 3: Peja - Dečani - Gjakova - Rahovec - Prizren, Kosovo
After breakfast, head towards the Visoki Dečani Monastery, a 14th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its remarkable frescoes, considered among the finest examples of Serbian and Byzantine art, particularly influenced by the Church of Saint-Sauveur of Constantinople.
Then visit a "Kula," a traditional Albanian house, to learn about rural village life.
Continue to Gjakova, a charming city with a historic center and traditional craft shops. Meet local artisans (subject to availability) who preserve traditional crafts such as "Plis" (Albanian hats), wooden cradles, and handmade textiles.
Proceed to Prizren with a stop in Rahovec, a town famous for its vineyards. Visit a family winery and taste several locally produced wines.
Arrival in Prizren and hotel check-in.
Dinner and overnight in Prizren. Hotel Centrum 4*
Day 4: Prizren - Gračanica, Kosovo
After breakfast, explore Prizren, the cultural and historical capital of Kosovo. Surrounded by mountains, discover its old Ottoman center along the Lumbardhi River.
Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Prizren.
Enjoy free time to visit Prizren Fortress for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.
After lunch, drive towards Gračanica through the Sharr Mountains, with a possible stop in a village for Sharr cheese tasting (subject to availability).
Continue to the Marble Cave (Gadime Cave) and explore its spectacular formations of stalactites, stalagmites, and aragonite, formed over millions of years. The colorful mineral formations create a unique underground landscape.
Arrive in Gračanica, a Serbian village located about 10 minutes from Pristina. Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time in a peaceful natural setting.
Dinner and overnight in Gračanica. Hotel Gračanica 3*
Day 5: Gračanica - Novo Brdo - Gračanica, Kosovo
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO-listed Gračanica Monastery.
Continue to the Bear Sanctuary, where formerly captive bears from private establishments have been rescued and rehabilitated.
Then head to Kukaj, a small mountain village where you will enjoy a traditional Albanian meal such as Flija (a layered pancake dish served with cream).
After lunch, visit Novo Brdo Castle, located on a plateau offering stunning panoramic views of the region.
(Optional: A 4-hour hike can be arranged for groups of up to 20 people.)
Return to Gračanica in the evening.
Dinner and overnight in Gračanica. Hotel Gračanica 3*
Day 6: Gračanica, Kosovo
After breakfast, enjoy free time at your hotel until your transfer to the airport for your return flight.
This Price Includes:
» Airport – city – airport transfers
» English-speaking tour guide
» Overnight stays in 3*, 4*, and 5* hotels (local standards, subject to availability)
» All transport mentioned in the program with a driver
» Full board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6
» Entrance fees to monuments mentioned in the program
» All activities listed in the itinerary
» Visit to the Sleeping Beauty Caves in Peja
» Wine tasting in Rahovec
» Cheese tasting in the Sharr Mountains
» Traditional lunch in Kukaj
This Price Does Not Include:
» Additional expenses not mentioned in the program
» Drinks
» Tips
» Insurance
» Return flights
OPTION:
» Single room supplement: available at an extra charge
» Gala dinner with traditional music and dance in Peja (optional, extra cost)