Gjakova & Valbona Valley - Sightseeing & Adventure Tour
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Gjakova is a city very rich in culture, heritage and history and is one the most visited cities in Kosovo, offering to the visitors a unique experience. The walking and sightseeing through the beautiful streets of Gjakova, museums, old stone houses, the hypnotic vibes of historic cobblestone paved streets of the old Grand Bazaar and the general relaxed ambience of the area are cherished and appreciated by everyone who visits here. Valbona valley (north Albania, only 1h 20min drive from Gjakova), with its mountainous terrain, alpine landscapes, glacial springs, deep depressions, various rock formations, waterfalls, and with very remote areas which have a large preserved ecosystem all of which is primarily untouched with pure quality, is the centrepiece of what has been referred to as the Albanian Miracle of the Alps. This Tour will give you the best opportunity to explore the History & Culture and by ending it with an Adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Itinerary
The tour will start from the city of Gjakova, in front of Abdullah Pasha Dreni old House and will continue through the Grand Bazaar. On the way, we will see and visit the Shejh Emini Tekke and then continue through the Gjakova old Grand Bazaar. Right at the entrance of the Bazaar we will see an old traditional stone house presenting a typical Albanian architecture of 18th century. While at Bazaar, we will stop by few artisan shops to see Albanian traditional handicrafts and then continue to visit the symbol of the city of Gjakova - Hadum Mosque, built in the 16th century, which, according to the history and legend, it marks the beginning of the city as the cultural, educational and religious center of this settlement. Our journey will then continue to Haraqia Restaurant for a coffee break. Next, we will visit the City Clock Tower and the City's Ethnographic Museum. The last stop in Gjakova will be at St. Ndou's and St. Pal's & St. Peter's Churches on the way to Valbona Valley.
After Gjakova, the Tour continues to Valbona valley in northern Albania. Gjakova is close to Valbona, driving for around 1h 20min, and on the way, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing and relaxing views. When arriving in Valbona, we will stop at one of the local restaurants for a lunch break. The restaurants provide fresh local traditional food, also with contemporary menus - food and drinks. There, you can walk around the amazing crystal clear river that cuts through the mountains and take pictures, live the pristine nature and enjoy the fresh waters and air. After having a great time together in Valbona, we will drive back to Gjakova and drop you off at your Hotel/s. This is where the full day Culture, History & Adventure tour in two countries ends.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point will be in front of "Carshia e Jupave" Hotel, very easy to find, in the center of Gjakova. Or, a hotel pickup will be organized based on a previous notice.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Svonon Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years
How it compares in Pristina
- Its from-price is 27% above the median of the 19 day trips we list in Pristina.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Pristina
Pristina is the capital of Kosovo, a young university city of Ottoman mosques, busy cafés and a pedestrian boulevard named for Mother Teresa.
Pristina lies on a plain among low hills in the middle of Kosovo, and its centre mixes Ottoman, Yugoslav-era and modern buildings. Mother Teresa Boulevard is a long pedestrian street of cafés and shops, running south from Skanderbeg Square. The Imperial Mosque, dating from the fifteenth century, and the Clock Tower are among the older landmarks, and the National Library is wrapped in a metal lattice beneath white domes.
Top-ranked sights in Pristina: Pristina Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik).
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