Kosovo

A small landlocked region in the Balkans, with the Ottoman old town of Prizren, Serbian Orthodox monasteries and mountain canyons each offering their own appeal.

Kosovo lies in the central Balkans. It declared independence in 2008, with international recognition varying, and uses the euro in daily life. The capital, Pristina, is the main gateway and has an international airport. Prizren, the standout destination, preserves Ottoman-era mosques, a stone bridge and a hilltop fortress. Near Peja, the Rugova Gorge is great for hiking, and medieval heritage such as Visoki Dečani Monastery and the Patriarchate of Peć Monastery is World Heritage–listed. Late spring to early autumn has the best weather, and in winter you can ski in the mountains.

Destinations

• Prizren
• Pristina
• Peja

Itineraries

• Pristina, Prizren & Peja Loop – Depart from Pristina to loop through Prizren, Peja, and the Rugova Canyon, taking in old towns, monasteries, and valley…
• Tirana to Skopje via Prizren – Travel by bus north and east from Tirana, linking the three cities of Prizren, Pristina, and Skopje.
• Ohrid, Prizren & Kotor Western Balkans – A Western Balkans loop starting from Tirana, connecting lake towns, Ottoman old towns, and the Bay of Kotor.
• Peja & Rugova Mountain Hiking – Based in Peja and Rugova villages, hike to river sources, waterfalls, Mount Hajla, and alpine lakes.