Classical Tour of Kosovo
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Classical Tour of Kosovo
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Day 1: Arrival in Pristina (30 minutes driving time)
Arrive at Pristina International Airport and transfer to your hotel. After checking in, if time permits take a walking tour of Pristina to explore the city's main attractions, including the Newborn Monument, Mother Teresa Boulevard, and the National Library. If you arrive late evening this walking tour will be next day. Enjoy the lively nightlife scene in Pristina, with its numerous bars and clubs. Overnight in Pristina. 4-star hotel central location.
Day 2: Pristina and Pristina surroundings (2 Hours driving time) B-D
After breakfast continue to the Bear Sanctuary Pristina, a sanctuary for rescued bears and one lion where you can learn about their rehabilitation and conservation efforts. Than drive to visit the Gracanica Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located just outside of Pristina. Close by is the ancient remains of Ulpiana a roman town in the province of Dardania home top the Illyrian tribe of Dardanoi, also known as Justiniana Secunda have been unearthed, testimony to Kosovo’s ancient past. have a traditional lunch here in Gracanica then continue to visit a beautiful Marble Cave in Gadima village. Return to Pristina and visit the Kosovo Museum to learn about the history and culture of Kosovo, and spend the rest of the day shopping for souvenirs or relaxing at a local cafe. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Kosovo restaurant. Overnight in Pristina. 4-star hotel central location.
Day 3: Pristina- Gazimestan – Mitrovica – Prekaz - Rugova Gorge – Peja (4 Hours driving time) B-D
After breakfast head to Gazimestan, a historical site commemorating the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. Learn about the significance of the battle and enjoy the panoramic views from the monument. Than drive to Mitrovica, a city divided between the Albanian and Serbian communities. Visit the iconic Iber Bridge, which symbolizes the division of the city. Kosovo has been for centuries a land of contrasts something which has been reflected in a troubled history ancient and recent. A testimony to this is the monumental complex of the Jashari family, at Prekaz, in honour of this family which in the recent 1999 conflict resisted till self-sacrifice of all members to give ethnic Albanian’s, a majority population in Kosovo the chance of self-determination. Continue driving to explore the Rugova Gorge, known for its breathtaking scenery and hiking trails, we will only drive and stop for some pictures. Enjoy a traditional dinner in a local family in Rugova Gorge. After dinner we drive for 30 minutes to Peja for overnight at a 4-star hotel.
Day 4: Peja – Decan – Gjakova – Rahovec – Prizren (2 Hours driving time) B- L + wine testing
After breakfast visit the UNESCO-listed Patriarchate of Peja, an important Orthodox monastery. Than drive to the Decani Monastery, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a guided tour of the monastery and learn about its history and architecture. Next come Gjakova visit the Old Bazaar, one of the largest in the Balkans. Continue with a visit at the “Bodrumi i Vjeter” winery or similar for a tour of Kosovo’s oldest winery and a taste of some of its best wines. After these visits proceed to the historic city of Prizren, known for its Ottoman-era architecture. Visit the Prizren Fortress and enjoy panoramic views of the city, explore the Old Town and its narrow streets filled with shops and cafes, experience the local culture and try traditional handicrafts. Overnight in Prizren 4-star hotel old quarter.
Day 5: Departure – Prizren - Pristina International Airport (1 Hours driving time) B
After breakfast, if you have a time visit Albanian league of Prizren and Cathedral of Prizren. Check out of your hotel and transfer to Pristina International Airport as per your departure flight. End of our service.
Note: This itinerary can be customized according to your preferences and interests. Additional activities and attractions can be added, such as visiting the Mirusha or Drini Waterfall or exploring the natural beauty of the Sharr Mountains.
Price
450 Euro p/person sharing a double/twin room for minimum 9 - 10 participants
499 Euro p/person sharing a double/twin room for minimum 7 - 8 participants
535 Euro p/person sharing a double/twin room for minimum 5 - 6 participants
550 Euro p/person sharing a double/twin room for minimum 3 - 4 participants
750 Euro p/person sharing a double/ twin room for minimum 2 participants
1250 Euro for one person sharing a double room single use 1 participant
Single room supplement = 60 Euro. (Single rooms will usually be double or twin for single use.)
Included:
- Transfers from the airport with A/C vehicle / Mini Bus or Bus- Depending on the size of the group
- All transportation according to the program
- English speaking Tour Guide for all tour as per program from arrival to departure (Only for more than six people in a group, we will have guide and Driver, for less than 6 persons Guide will be also as a driver).
- Accommodation in good 4* hotels central location
- Breakfast /buffet/ from day 2 till day 5 (B)
- One traditional dinner in Pristina day 2 (D)
- One traditional dinner in a local family in Rugova Gorge day 3 (D)
- One lunch with whine testing in Rahovec day 4 (L)
- 1 bottle of water per person per day on the car or bus
- 24/7 assistance from Balkan Destination
- Taxes
Not Included:
- Flight tickets
- Entrance Fees approx. 20 Euro per person (if you want to enter all the sites according to the program).
- Gratuities to guide and driver and hotels and restaurants
- Everything not mentioned in the “Includes” section
Best months for tours
We recommend you booking this tour for one of the months: March, April, May, September, October or November. However, this tour can be booked also in other months as per your request, we arrange the tour during the 12 months of the year.
This tour is private. For group tours of more than 10 people, please contact us for lower prices.
Cancellation Policy
Payment Conditions for Group Departure dates, for clients that book directly at our website.
1.1. THE CLIENT is required to pay Balkan Destination a deposit of 30% of the total amount at the moment he/she book the tour as per departure dates or Private tour (FIT) at our website.
1.2. The remaining 70% of the total amount must be paid to Balkan Destination LTD, no later than 30 days prior to start date of services of this tour group departure or Private (FIT) tour.
1.3. If you book this tour within 30 days before the tour starts according to the group departure dates or as per your departure date as a private (FIT) tour, we will require from you to pay 100% whole amount before the tour starts.
Cancellation Policy for Group Departure dates and Private Tours
For group tours of 6 people or more, the following cancellation policy will apply:
a. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 45 days or more, prior to the arrival date, then a full refund will be given, minus a bank transaction charges.
b. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 44 to 30 days, prior to the arrival date, a 10 % penalty of the total amount will apply.
c. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 29 to 21 days, prior to the arrival date, a 30 % penalty of the total amount will apply.
d. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 20 to 15 days, prior to the arrival date, a 50 % penalty of the total amount will apply.
e. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 14 to 7 days, prior to the arrival date, a 70 % penalty of the total amount will apply.
f. If the reservation is cancelled/amended less than 7 days prior to the arrival date a non-refund will apply.
g. In case of no shows or early interruption of services a strict non-refund rule will apply.
Cancellation for FIT/Individuals private bookings. FIT tours of 5 participants or less which have been confirmed paid and Invoice settled, can be cancelled without penalty up to 10 days prior to arrival date. Cancellations after this deadline will be charged 100% in full. Bank transfer for refunds will be the recipients’ responsibility.
Balkan Destination reserve the right to cancel any of the published tours on our site only according to fixed dates that are published for groups. When there are not enough participants on the relevant dates, in such cases, we may cancel the departure date by notifying the clients that already booked in a written notice, no later than 30 days prior to the start of the tour departure date. In such cases when we cancel a departure due to insufficient participants on the due date, the clients will be refunded all the money 100 % they have paid to us in total.
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