Skopje: Prishtina, Gracanica Monastery & Bear Sanctuary Trip

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Skopje: Prishtina, Gracanica Monastery & Bear Sanctuary Trip

Name: Skopje: Prishtina, Gracanica Monastery & Bear Sanctuary Trip
Address: Macedonia

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Explore Kosovo on this full-day trip by van from Skopje. Visit the monastery of Gracanica, take a guided walking tour of the capital city of Prishtina, and see local wildlife at a bear sanctuary.

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Highlights

Step back in time as you explore the medieval art in the Gracanica Monastery
Explore the city of Prishtina, the capital city of the newest country in Europe
Visit the National library of Kosovo and the Cathedral of Mother Theresa
Capture incredible pictures as you explore the biggest bear sanctuary in Europe
Enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation to and from the city of Skopje

Description

Discover Kosovo on a guided day trip from Skopje. Learn about the local culture and find out why the Balkan people are considered to be one of the most friendliest people in Europe. Start with pickup at the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence in Skopji in the morning. Relax on the scenic drive to the UNESCO-listed Gracanica Monastery. Admire its Serbo-Byzantine style and its Medieval Serbian art. Continue to Prishtina and begin a guided walking tour. Visit the National library of Kosovo which is covered in lattices and designed in a unique brutalist style. Go inside the modern Cathedral of Mother Theresa. Finally, head to the a local bear sanctuary to see some brown bears. Hear about what life is like for these majestic creatures. Have the option to stop and purchase lunch at a traditional restaurant before returning to your meeting point in Skopje.

Includes

Van transportation Guide Professional driver

Important Information

The Bear Sanctuary is closed from 24/12/2024 to 12/02/2025 There is entry fee for the Gracanica Monastery (5 euro). You will need proper clothes if you like to enter into the Gracanica Monastery. If the certain number of participants is not reached the tour maybe will be rescheduled. Dont forget to take your passport or ID card. VERY IMPORTANT !!! Please check with your embassy if you need visa to travel to Republic of Kosovo !!. The tip is not included in the price (optional).