Kosovo

Europe’s newest country is about as far off the tourist path as it gets

Tours in Kosovo

Europe’s newest country, Kosovo lies at the heart of the Balkans. From the mountainous cities of Pec and Prizren to the Marble Cave in the village of Gadime, there is so much to discover here, and the mix of cultures is astounding. In one visit you’ll hear locals speak Albanian, Serbian, Roma, Ashkalia, Bosnian and Turkish.

The country declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and while travelling here you’ll see many memorials; NATO still guards the 13th-century Serbian monasteries. Its turbulent history means it’s relatively undiscovered territory, and you’ll see few other tourists, yet there’s plenty of culture and natural wonders to explore. Kosovo holidays are real adventures, with enough to keep you coming back for more.

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Our travellers rate our Kosovo holidays as

4.6 / 5 based on 29 reviews

Kosovo Adventure Holidays

Cycle the Balkans

10 reviews

Explore 4 countries by bike.

Cycling

Suitable for:

Age 16+

Activity level:

Moderate / Challenging

15 Days from $4,179 NZD

Guided

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The Best of the Via Dinarica

17 reviews

Stunning mountainous landscapes in Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro

Walking & Trekking

Suitable for:

Age 16+

Activity level:

Challenging

13 Days from $3,649 NZD

Guided

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Balkan Explorer

2 reviews

Discover Macedonia and get a taste of Bulgaria and Kosovo

Culture

Suitable for:

Age 16+

Activity level:

Leisurely

10 Days from $2,879 NZD

Guided

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Highlights of Kosovo trips

1. Gjakova: The Old Bazaar is one of the rarest and largest in the Balkans. Over 500 stalls host a variety of tailors, silversmiths, gunsmiths and other crafters selling their wares. The market was destroyed in the 1999 war but has been reconstructed since.

2. Visoki Decani Monastery: A beautiful 14th-century Serbian Orthodox church in a picturesque setting, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to Serbian monks who now live in total isolation from the local ethnic Albanian community.

3. Prizren, Kosovo's culture capital: Kosovo's second-biggest city is rich with history and traditions and surrounded by spectacular nature. The city is famed for its gastronomy and wines, traditional handicrafts and wonderful mix of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. Sites to see include the Kalaja Fortress, the Sinan Pasha Mosque, the Gazi Mehmet Pasha Hammam and the outside of the 14th-century church of Our Lady of Ljeviš.

4. Food: Don’t leave without tasting famous traditional Prizren dishes such as flija, sharr cheese and a selection of grilled meats. Food in Kosovo is hearty and homely, fusing influences from Serbia, Albania, Turkey and Greece into one delicious pot.

A challenging and beautiful journey through Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro with...

clare mcnulty, 2019 Cycle the Balkans

A challenging trek through unspoilt mountains with fantastic hospitality from the locals along...

Paul Bacon, 2019 The Best of the Via Dinarica

A reasonably strenuous walk through extremely beautiful mountain scenery in a relatively little...

Sarah Wellburn, 2019 The Best of the Via Dinarica

The challenges were so worth while. The guide and driver/mechanic Dimitri and Juli were lovely...

Mary Amann, 2019 Cycle the Balkans

The Balkans cycle trip has magnificent, spacious mountains and lakes. ...

Jill Sumner, 2019 Cycle the Balkans

This has to be without doubt the most fantastic trip we have ever done, with breath-taking...

Dave & Ann Gouldney, 2019 Cycle the Balkans

Exodus has done well to allow us to cycle the best bits of 4 different countries in 2 weeks. Some...

David Innes, 2019 Cycle the Balkans

This is an opportunity where you get to see and absorb four countries in one trip, lots of uphill...

Lorna Mitchell, 2019 Cycle the Balkans

Awesome canyons, mountains rivers and lake views whilst cycling through 4 Balkan Countries. A...

Bernard & Heidi Kelly, 2019 Cycle the Balkans

It's a great trip, if you like to go to remote places where you hardly meet other tourists...

Erik Baijards, 2019 The Best of the Via Dinarica

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