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Explore the best itineraries to Kosovo’s best destinations
2010∙ Heritage/Historical∙ Action/Adventure∙ Arts & Entertainment∙ City Sights∙ Rural tourism∙ Horseback Riding/Cycling∙ Interpretive Tours∙ Nature Oriented∙ Shopping ∙ Attractions
Catalog of Tourism Offers
Hamam of Prizren
Departing from Pristina, we will drive through the beautiful Caraleva Gorge and arrive in Prizren for a guided tour of the city. We will visit the Roman-era Prizren Castle and the Ottoman-era Sinan Pasha Mosque and Hamam (Turkish bathhouse). We will also visit a historic 200-year-old tree; the League of Prizren Monument, which commemorates Albanian nationalism in the Ottoman Empire; the 15th-century Catholic Cathedral, Stone Castle Winery, the region’s largest,; and the Daka family cellar winery. Lunch at the “Te Syla” restaurant in Prizren will introduce the group to ”Prizreni Qofte” and other delicious regional specialties. Overnight at the newly renovated Sharri Resort in the Sharri Mountains above Prizren.
Two-Day Tour
Prizren City and Rahovec Winery
Highlights
• Scenic drive through the picturesque Caraleva Gorge• Guided tour of Prizren’s historic sights, dating from the Roman through the Ottoman empires • Traditional Kosovo dinner overlooking the Sharri mountains• Wine tasting at Stone Castle Winery, the largest in South East Europe
Kosovo Tourism Group Address: Mother Theresa Boulevard p.n. 10 000, PrishtinëPhone: +381 (0) 38 220-201, Mobile: +377 (0) 44 241-035 (Alb) Email: [email protected] Web: www.ks-tourismgroup.com
Gjergj Kastrioti - Skënderbeu
Accompanied by an experienced English-speaking guide, your tour of Pristina begins with a leisurely coffee in an historic café near the National Museum. Learn about the history of this fascinating region as you visit the statues of prominent historical figures, including Gjergj Kastrioti (Skenderbeg) and Mother Teresa. Visit also the National Museum, National Theater and Public Library. Stroll through the government building gardens and University of Pristina, and then browse the shops for traditional handicrafts followed by an enjoyable lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive out of the city to the nearby “Ranch” and visit the Kosovo battlefield of 1389 on horseback. Return to Pristina in the late afternoon.
One-Day Tour
Pristina City Tour and Horseback Riding
Kosovo Tourism Group Address: Mother Theresa Boulevard p.n. 10 000, PrishtinëPhone: +381 (0) 38 220-201, Mobile: +377 (0) 44 241-035 (Alb)Email: [email protected] Web: www.ks-tourismgroup.com
Highlights
• Guided walking tour through Pristina including visits to - Statue of Gjergj Kastrioti – Skenderbeg, one of the most
prominent figures in Kosovo history - National Museum - a UNESCO World Heritage site - The National Theatre - Statue of Mother Teresa - The University area and colossal “NEWBORN” sign built
to commemorate Kosovo Independence on February 17, 2008 - The National Public Library • Shopping and Lunch• Horseback riding
Luboteni Mountains
Leave the stress of the city behind as you depart Pristina for the 90-minute drive to the Luboteni Mountains. After a short coffee break, begin your hike accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will describe the unique flora and fauna of the Luboteni Mountains area. We will have a leisurely lunch at the restaurant “White House,” located on the stunning glacial Lake of Livadica, 2,173 meters above sea level. Return to Pristina relaxed and refreshed by late afternoon.
One-Day Tour
Hike in the Luboteni Mountains
Kosovo Tourism Group Address: Mother Theresa Boulevard p.n. 10 000, PrishtinëPhone: +381 (0) 38 220-201, Mobile: +377 (0) 44 241-035 (Alb)Email: [email protected] Web: www.ks-tourismgroup.com
Highlights
• Guided hike through the Luboteni Mountains• Lunch near the glacial Lake of Livadica, situated 2,173 meters above sea level
Day One – Prizren and Sharri MountainsDepart Pristina in the morning for a lovely drive through verdant valleys and the stunning Caraleva Gorge to the Ottoman city of Prizren, considered by some to be the cultural capital of Kosovo. Visit the Prizren Castle and stop by Prizren’s 200-year-old tree. Explore the Sinan Pasha Mosque, built in 1561, and the Hamam, an old-style Turkish bath. Tour the Ethnographic Museum, located in an 18th century home, and then visit the Prizreni League Monument of 1878 and the 15th century Catholic cathedral. Enjoy lunch at the Sharri resort in the spectacular Sharri Mountains. Spend a comfortable night in Prizren before departing the next morning for Brezovica.
Day Two – Brezovica Ski Center and Gadime Cave Depart Prizren in the morning for Brezovica, Kosovo’s most popular mountain tourist resort, with peaks up to 2,500 meters. Enjoy a coffee on one of the highest peaks of the country. Descend to the valley for lunch, followed by a drive to the town of Donje Gadime, where you will visit the Gadime Cave. The stunning cave of Paleozoic marble, found only on the eastern edges of Kosovo, is considered Kosovo’s underground treasure. Return to Pristina for dinner in one of the city’s best restaurants and overnight.
Four-Day Tour
Experience Europe’s Youngest Country
Highlights
• Comprehensive tour of Kosovo – Europe’s youngest country• Overnight trip to the Ottoman town of Prizren and Sharri Mountains• Guided day tour of Pristina• Guided day tour of the ski center of Brezovica and Gadime Cave• Guided day tour of Peja and visit Boge in the Rugova Valley
Kosovo Tourism Group Address: Mother Theresa Boulevard p.n. 10 000, PrishtinëPhone: +381 (0) 38 220-201, Mobile: +377 (0) 44 241-035 (Alb)Email: [email protected] Web: www.ks-tourismgroup.com
Day Three – City Tour of Pristina and Horseback RidingAccompanied by an experienced English-speaking guide, your tour of Pristina begins with a leisurely coffee in an historic café near the National Museum. Learn about the history of this fascinating region as you visit the statues of prominent historical figures, including Gjergj Kastrioti (Skenderbeg) and Mother Teresa. Visit also the National Museum, National Theater and Public Library. Stroll through the government building gardens and University of Pristina, and then browse the shops for traditional handicrafts, followed by an enjoyable lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive out of the city to the nearby “Ranch” and visit the Kosovo battlefield of 1389 on horseback. Return to Pristina in the late afternoon.
Day Four – Peja Region and Rugova Valley Depart Pristina mid-morning for the two-hour drive to Peja, where a knowledgeable guide from “Rugova Experience” will meet you. Your host will guide you through the historical and cultural sites of Peja, followed by a visit to the beautiful frescos of the 14th-century Deçan Serbian Orthodox Monastery. Later, lunch in beautiful Boge in the heart of the Rugova Mountains. Return to Peja for coffee in the late afternoon before departing for Pristina.
Reflection of the Mosque in Pristina
Day One - Arrival and Pristina by NightCheck into Pristina’s Hotel “Ora” on Friday afternoon, just in time for a leisurely dinner at the Pishat restaurant, which the “In Your Pocket Guide” to Pristina describes as the city’s best restaurant.
Three-Day Tour
Experience Pristina and Prizren
Highlights
• Nightlife in Pristina• Walking tour of Pristina - Monument of Skenderbeg and Kosovo Government buildings - Grave of former President Rugova - The National Museum - Gërmia Park – the “lungs” of Pristina - Hamam (Turkish Bath), Eminxhiku Old House, - House of the Kosovo Academy - National Library and University of Pristina - Mausoleum of Sultan Murat • Visit sights around Pristina and Prizren - Graçanica Monastery (Serbian Orthodox monastery) - Unique marble caves of Gadime - Archeological site of the ancient Roman City at Ulpiana• Overnight accommodations in Pristina and Prizren
InTOURS & Travel
Intours & Travel Eleonora Çeku – Kryeziu, Travel SpecialistDardania, Mustafa Venhari, Nr. 10, 10000 Pristina – Kosova Tel/fax: + 381 (0) 38 552 103 Mobile : + 377 (0) 44 938 708 + 377 (0) 44 500 325 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Webpage: www.tpdconsulting.com
Day Two - Walking Tour of PristinaBegin with a walking tour of Pristina, visiting Pristina’s most famous monuments and museums. Enjoy a coffee at Bistro Rings, one of Pristina’s best cafes. Continue your guided tour through the beautiful Gërmia Park, considered the “lungs” of Pristina, and enjoy lunch at the Restaurant Villa Gërmia. After lunch, visit the monument of the Battle of Kosovo at Gazimestan, commemorating the battle against the Ottoman Empire over 600 hundred years ago, as well as the mausoleum of Sultan Murat. Return to the hotel and enjoy a leisurely dinner.
Day Three - Sights around Pristina and Prizren After breakfast at your hotel in Pristina, you will be driven outside of the city to visit some of the unique attractions of the region. A short drive from Pristina, see the magnificent frescoes adorning the walls of the 14th century Serbian Orthodox Monastery at Graçanica. From there you will visit the unique and beautiful Paleozoic marble caves of Gadime, followed by a tour of the ancient Roman ruins at Ulpiana. After lunch, continue your journey to the Ottoman town of Prizren. Return to Pristina late afternoon.
Old House in Pristina
Day One - Prizren by NightArrive in the ancient city of Prizren by late afternoon and check into the hotel “Theranda”. Experience Prizren by night, starting with a short walk through the Old Market. Enjoy traditional Prizreni cuisine at the “Sharri” restaurant (Sample dishes include: peppers with cream and cheese, traditional Sharri cheese, tava casserole with veal and baked potatoes, salad, baklava and tullumba, an oriental version of the doughnut).
Three-Day Tour
Experience Prizren, Dragash and Brod
Highlights
• Day and evening walking tours of the ancient city of Prizren: - Prizreni Fortress - Museum of the League of Prizren - Prizren Hamam, an old Turkish bath - The Old Market, Çarshia e Vjetër e Prizrenit - The Prizreni Archeological Museum• Enjoy traditional foods• Tour the historical city of Dragash• Panoramic views of Argjena, Sharri mountains and Vermica• Experience Gorani hospitality with the villagers of Brod
InTOURS & Travel
Intours & Travel Eleonora Çeku – Kryeziu, Travel SpecialistDardania, Mustafa Venhari, Nr. 10, 10000 Pristina – Kosova Tel/fax: + 381 (0) 38 552 103 Mobile : + 377 (0) 44 938 708 + 377 (0) 44 500 325 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Webpage: www.tpdconsulting.com
Day Two - Experience Prizren and DragashStart with breakfast at the hotel “Theranda” followed by a walking tour of the Prizreni Fortress (appropriate footwear recommended!). Next, visit the Museum of the League of Prizren and Prizren Hamam, an old Turkish bath. Walk through the Old Market - Çarshia e Vjetër e Prizrenit - followed by a visit to the Prizreni Archeological Museum. Stop for lunch at the “Alhambra” restaurant, known for its grilled specialties. After lunch, travel to Dragash and learn about the municipality’s history before continuing to the “Argjena” resort, where you will enjoy the views, dinner and entertainment and then spend the night.
Day Three - Visit Gorani community in Brod and VermicaBegin your day with a traditional breakfast at the resort and catch a glimpse of the wild goats wandering on the rocks near the restaurant terrace. Later, visit a Gorani community in a unique Brod village. Shop for souvenirs and traditional costumes. Enjoy a Turkish coffee with the villagers and listen to their stories. Experience the beauty of the Sharri mountains and admire the lake view from the terrace of the “Universe” resort in Vermica before returning to Prizren after lunch. Later, continue on to Pristina.
City of Prizren
Stone Castle Wines
One-Day Tour
Wine-Tasting Tour, Rahovec
InTOURS & Travel
Itinerary: Pristina – Llapushniku Gorge – Malishevë – Zatriqi Gorge - Rahovec - Stone Castle Winery Depart Pristina at noon for the drive to the Rahovec Valley and the Stone Castle Winery. Have a welcome drink in the director’s office and meet co-owner Hysen Geci and director Shani Mullabazi, who will guide us on a walking tour followed by a wine tasting in their large wine cellar. You will sample two white wines and three reds, including Stone Castle’s award-winning chardonnay and merlot. Return to Rahovec for a tour of the Old Winery “Podrumi i Vjetër,” where you will be welcomed by the owner Halim Haxhijaha. Enjoy the winery’s pinot noir and Vranac wines. Continue on to the village of Hoça e Madhe (Velika Hoça), to visit the private winery of the Boza Family for a tasting. Conclude with a visit the “Vinica” Winery, owned and operated by a local monastery. Continue to Gjakova to enjoy some of the best dining in Kosovo. Return to Pristina that evening.
Highlights
• Private wine tours of four vintners• Sample the finest wines in the region• Discounts on wine purchases• Learn the history of winemaking in the region• Dinner in the town of Gjakova, considered some of the best dining in Kosovo
Intours & Travel Eleonora Çeku – Kryeziu, Travel SpecialistDardania, Mustafa Venhari, Nr. 10, 10000 Pristina – Kosova Tel/fax: + 381 (0) 38 552 103 Mobile : + 377 (0) 44 938 708 + 377 (0) 44 500 325 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Webpage: www.tpdconsulting.com
One-Day Tour
Vranoci across the Centuries
InTOURS & Travel
PejaBegin your walking tour of Peja and visit the Old Market of Peja, Çarshia e Pejës, the Peja Museum, the Institute for Heritage Protection, a traditional mill and the “kulla” of Haxhi Zeka, a Peja patriot who fought against Ottoman rule for 30 years.
VranocDrive to Vranoc village and enjoy the traditional hospitality of “Bukë, Kripë e Zemër” (“bread, salt, and heart”). Visit the monument of the war hero, Ardian Krasniqi, various Ottoman archeological sites and the mosque. In Vranoc, you will also visit the “kullas” of several prominent and successful Kosovo people, meet their families and hear their stories firsthand. You will hear the history of the Krasniqi family from Sherif Krasniqi, the oldest member of the family, and meet the family of Harry Bajraktari, one of the most successful Kosovo émigrés in the U.S. You will also learn about traditional manufacturing techniques as you visit the unique Old Stone Mill and see the “valavica,” used for washing clothes in the old days.
Highlights
• Learn about the fascinating history of the area through walking tours of Peja and the villages of Vranoc and Lluka
• Enjoy traditional hospitality and learn about traditional manufacturing techniques• Visit traditional “kullas” (old stone houses) owned by internationally successful people
from Kosovo, meeting their families and hearing their stories • Visit the village of Deçan, the stunning Deçan gorge and Serbian Orthodox monastery
Intours & Travel Eleonora Çeku – Kryeziu, Travel SpecialistDardania, Mustafa Venhari, Nr. 10, 10000 Pristina – Kosova Tel/fax: + 381 (0) 38 552 103 Mobile : + 377 (0) 44 938 708 + 377 (0) 44 500 325 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Webpage: www.tpdconsulting.com
Lluka VillageIn Lluka Village, learn about the exceptional story of the Geci family “kullas.” Mr. Geci is a successful businessman in the U.S. and co-owner of the Stone Castle Winery in Rahovec. Hear about his plans for the winery and other investments in Kosovo. Experience local “ traditional hospitality and cuisine.
DeçanAfter lunch, head west to Deçan, a small town located in the stunning Deçan gorge and visit the Deçan monastery, located alongside the Lumbardhi river at the mouth of the gorge. The monastery was built between 1327 and 1335 by the Serbian king St. Stephen of Deçan. Although the buildings suffered damage during the Turkish occupation, the beautiful 14th-century frescoes were completely preserved. Today, 30 monks live in the monastery, continuing centuries of traditions.
View of Deçan Gorge
Deçan Monastery
Rugova Experience Vyrtyt MorinaTel: +381 (0) 39 432 352; Mobile: +377 (0) 44 217 741 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.rugovaexperience.org
One-Day Tour
Enjoy Nature and Relax with Rugova Experience
Peja Tour, the Dranoc Kullas and the Deçan Monastery
Peja is one of the oldest inhabited places in Kosovo. It is mentioned by the Illyrians, and was the most important city of ancient Dardania. The archaeological artifacts found here attest to its importance as an administrative center for the entire valley of Dukagjini. From the Rugova Experience office, your guide will introduce you to the city and its sights. We will then drive west of Peja to the “kulla” of Mazrejkave and beautiful 14th-century Deçan Monastery, with its magnificent and well-preserved frescoes. We return to Peja for lunch at the “Art Design” restaurant.
Highlights
• Walking tour of Peja conducted by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide• Visit cultural and historical monuments in the old market• Visit Dranoc (Kulla e Mazrejkave) • Traditional lunch at “Art Design” Restaurant• Visit Deçan Serbian Orthodox Monastery
“Gjyveç” - traditional vegetable dish
Rugova Experience Vyrtyt MorinaTel: +381 (0) 39 432 352; Mobile: +377 (0) 44 217 741 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.rugovaexperience.org
One-Day Tour
Enjoy Nature and Relax with Rugova Experience
Demonstration of local cuisine
The national park of the Rugova region, part of the “Accursed Mountains,” is only two kilometers from Peja. It is located in the beautiful Rugova Valley, traversed by the 56-kilometer Lumbardhi river. The Rugova Valley is often compared to Switzerland and is ideal for rock climbing, trekking, hiking, caving, skiing, snowshoeing and picnicking with friends. Learn about local culture, traditions and cuisine. A local family will demonstrate the preparation of traditional dishes and then serve a very filling lunch.
Highlights
• Knowledgeable English speaking guide • Drive through the stunning Rugova Valley• Visit the village of Reke e Allages• Traditional cooking demonstration with a local family
Rugova Rocks
Rugova Experience Vyrtyt MorinaTel: +381 (0) 39 432 352; Mobile: +377 (0) 44 217 741 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.rugovaexperience.org
One-Day Tour
Enjoy Nature and Relax with Rugova Experience
Rock Climbing
If you’re up for an intense climb in the mountains, then come and join us for a day free of stress. Previous rock climbing experience is highly recommended. Rock climbing lessons can also be arranged. Meet at the Rugova Experience office in Peja and be sure to wear appropriate shoes and clothes.
Highlights
• Three to four hours of rock climbing in Rugova Valley• Experienced English-speaking alpine guide• Lunch in a Rugova restaurant
Hiking Site
Rugova Experience Vyrtyt MorinaTel: +381 (0) 39 432 352; Mobile: +377 (0) 44 217 741 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.rugovaexperience.org
One-Day Tour
Enjoy Nature and Relax with Rugova Experience
Hiking in Rugova Valley
The national park of the Rugova region, part of the “Accursed Mountains,” is only two kilometers from Peja. It is located in the beautiful Rugova Valley, traversed by the 56-kilometer Lumbardhi river. The Rugova Valley is often compared to Switzerland and is ideal for rock climbing, trekking, hiking, caving, skiing, snowshoeing and picnicking with friends. Learn about local culture, traditions and cuisine.
Begin with a coffee and briefing by our staff at the Rugova Experience office in Peja. We will then drive about an hour to the picturesque village of Drelaj in the Rugova Valley to begin hiking through the picturesque settlements and stunning natural landscape of the Rugova Valley. After a traditional lunch and coffee with a local family, we will return to Peja.
Highlights
• Three- to four-hour hike through local communities in the Rugova Valley• Experienced English-speaking guide• Visit a local mosque in the village of Drelaj• Learn how people live in this region
A biking adventure
Rugova Experience Vyrtyt MorinaTel: +381 (0) 39 432 352; Mobile: +377 (0) 44 217 741 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.rugovaexperience.org
One-Day Tour
Enjoy Nature and Relax with Rugova Experience
Full-Day Mountain Biking Tour in Rugova Valley
Note: Participants must provide their own bikes
Rugova Experience will transport you and your bike from Pristina to Kuqisht in the heart of the Rugova Valley. We will then ride by bike to the village of Boge, where we will have a traditional lunch at the Rudi Group restaurant. Following lunch, we will first walk and then ride up the hill from Boge towards Shkrel and onward to Koshutan. En route, we will have coffee at a local family’s house in the countryside and then continue to the headwaters of the Lumbardhi river. From there, we will continue riding downhill through a beautiful gorge to the Rugova water plant for a refreshing break before the final 14 kilometers, mostly downhill, to Peja.
Highlights
• 50-kilometer guided bike ride from Kuqisht to the stunning mountain landscape of the Boge village region, passing through the villages of Haxhaj and Stankaj
• Tours led by Agim Mala, president of the Peja Cycling Association, an expert cyclist who has ridden every trail and road in the region
• Lunch at the Rudi Group restaurant in Boge• Coffee with a local family• Visit the Rugova water plant
Visit the Stone Culture
Depart Pristina early morning for the two-hour drive to the village of Isniq, where you will visit the Osdautaj kulla, a unique four-story version of the traditional stone tower. On the ground floor, a small Ethnological Museum presents an exhibit from the village of Isniq, including an authentic “oda,” or traditional men’s meeting room. We then continue to the historic, functioning water mill in Isniq and the 14th-century Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Deçan. The monastery offers the chance to experience the “Palaiologos renaissance” of Byzantine-style painting. A guide is provided by the monastery in visiting the original frescoes in this unique church, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The mountainous environment of Deçan adds to the pleasure of this experience. We then drive to Dranoc and stop en route at the “Souvenir Shop Jeta.” In Dranoc, we will visit a uniquely protected collection of kullas. The traditional stone tower homes offer insights into the traditional living of the region – the men’s “oda”,” the “sofra” (a shared table for meals), the “ahuri” (ground floor space for storage and livestock), “lama” (an area for preparing wheat). Traditional coffee will be served in the “oda” of the Mazrekaj kulla.
Highlights
• Kulla Osdautaj (traditional stone tower) in the Dukagjini village of Isniq • An historic, functioning water mill• The 14th-century Deçan Serbian Orthodox monastery• Visit the historic collection of kullas of Dranoc • Traditional lunch in the “Rame Zymeri” kulla• Walk through the town of Junik• Visit to Helveti Tekke
NGO ORTA Address: Rr. Skenderbeu pn. 10 000, DeçanMobile: +377 (0) 44 392 648 +377 (0) 44 651 869 Email: [email protected]
After coffee, we will visit the Rame Zymeri kulla for a traditional lunch, followed by a walk through Junik, which is the hometown to former heavyweight European boxing champion Luan Krasniqi, artist and writer Rexhep Goci, politician and writer Haxhi Kraki, and poet Din Mehmeti, among others. The tour continues to Helveti Tekke, an important spiritual place for the religious Tarikat sect in western Kosovo. Religious ceremonies in the Tekke express a long tradition of faith. A guide is provided by Tekke authorities.
Rame Zymeri Kulla
Customized Tours
ORTA organizes a variety of customized tours that offer authentic nature-based and cultural experiences. These experiences include:
• A two-day hike from the Dragjini village of Isniq 2,000 meters up into the mountains of Beleg, with an overnight in a “stan” (mountain hut). Traditional food is provided by a local shepherd.
• A Weekend in Nature beginning at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level in the village of Isniq, with a visit to the Qeli kulla and a traditional lunch of “fli” cheese and sausage baked in ashes.
• Pristina Heritage Tour led by a professional guide to sites including: - Ancient Roman ruins of Ulpiana - Artana (Novobërda) medieval castle - 15th century Pristina mosques - City hamam (Turkish Bath) - Catholic church - Graçanica Serbian Orthodox monastery - Kosovo Museum - Ethnology Museum - Independence House Museum - Academy of Science and Arts - Clock tower - Institute for the Protection of Monuments in Kosovo - Jewish cemetery - Sultan Murat Mausoleum
NGO ORTA Address: Rr. Skenderbeu pn. 10 000, DeçanMobile: +377 (0) 44 392 648 +377 (0) 44 651 869 Email: [email protected]
• One-to two-day visits to “kullas” (traditional stone houses)
Albanian Kullas……a place where the fire didn’t go out for hundreds of years…a place where the stones speak louder than history…a place where you sit at a “Sofër” (dining table), where you find history: The “Kanun”, the “Oda”, the “Besa” (oath)...
Most kullas date from the 18th and 19th centuries and are characteristic of the western part of Kosovo and northeast Albania. Most kullas were damaged or destroyed, but those that remain and have been restored offer ideal venues for cultural tourism.
Visits can also be arranged in the following kullas:Ramë Zymberi Kulla, Junik
This is the only kulla renovation initiated and financed by private investment. This kulla was officially inaugurated during the 2007 celebration of European Heritage Days in Kosovo.
Mazrekaj kulla / Dranoc village, Deçan
SSupported by the Swedish Government, this kulla was restored in 2004 and today has been transformed into a cultural center. It offers an ideal venue for youth camps, seminars and family-style dinners, as well as for bed-and-breakfast stays. ORTA also recommends this kulla for filming, photography, product advertising and international presentations.
Traditional music, dancing, “lahuta” demonstrations, singing, and “Kanun” storytelling can also be arranged. A “lahuta” is a traditional one-stringed instrument played throughout the Balkans. “Kanun” is a traditional set of laws existing throughout the region.
Kulla - A traditional stone house
Ancient wall of Novo Brdo
Just 35 minutes from Pristina, Novo Brdo, Kosovo’s smallest municipality, is pleasantly small in size with an enticing natural environment for travelers to explore. A great weekend escape from Pristina!
Come experience the countryside of Kosovo in Novo Brdo. We can offer comfortable accommodation with healthy, traditional and organic food in a rural and relaxing environment. Your friendly bed-and-breakfast host will take excellent care of you. Enjoy the outdoors and experience nature by hiking or mountain biking -- or even a session of paintball with your friends.
Our Tourist Information Center has a conference room for up to 25 persons, and it is ideal for training sessions.
One-Day Tour
Rural Tourism Novo Brdo Hiking, biking, traditional food and nature
Rural Tourism Novo Brdo Tourist Information Center / Training CenterAddress: Village Bostane, Novo Brdo Mobile: +377 (0) 44 465 471 +377 (0) 44 419 249E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tourism-novoberdo.com
Highlights
• Overnights and meals in a local family’s home• Mountain biking through the countryside• Organic food
Old Haraçija inn
From Pristina, arrive in Gjakova for a coffee in the Old Bazaar and a visit to the Gjakova Clock Tower, which marks the center of the Old Bazaar. We also visit the grain market and see firsthand handicrafts made by local quilt-workers, saddler makers, silversmiths and embroiderers. We then visit the 16th-century mosque of “Hadum Aga,” stop for tea in a traditional house, and later watch a group of craftsmen who make wooden boxes by hand. After, we have the special opportunity to visit a Bektashi “Tekke” (traditional lodge) and hear stories of the “Babai” (spiritual leader) of the Tekke. The Bektashi are an Islamic Sufi order, which is considered a branch of Shiite Islam. We also visit the 16th-century inn of “Hani i Haraçisë,” the Old Bazaar shopping area and Ethnographic Museum. Lunch will be at the hotel “Çarshia e Jupave,” which was built in 2004, combining traditional stone and modern design elements.
Note: Minimum group size: 10
One-Day Tour
Welcome to Gjakova, a city of tradition, culture and heritage
NGO Arteza Kujtim RrahmaniTel: 0390 32 44 58 Mob: +377 44 (0) 44 187 918E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Highlights
• The cultural attractions of 500-year-old Gjakova • The unique Old Bazaar, one of the largest in the region• High-quality handicrafts• 16th-century Hadum Aga Mosque• The old Haraçija Inn, a museum restaurant, which is a microcosm of Gjakova’s history• Traditional houses with interesting architecture
NGO Arteza
“The Ranch” horses
Today’s busy lifestyle means everybody has less time to enjoy outdoor activities with family and friends. The Ranch, located just 20 minutes outside Pristina, offers a quick escape to enjoy the quiet beauty of the Kosovo countryside on horseback. Whether you are an accomplished or aspiring equestrian, the Ranch will ensure that you have a safe and pleasurable experience with our well-trained horses. The Ranch restaurant is always available for our visitors, and can also accommodate meetings and special events, including weddings and birthdays.
Price List: Weekend - 10 € / 1 hour horseback ridingWeekdays - 10 € / 1 hour horseback riding + 1 pizza +1 soft drinkPicnic - 45 € / All day horseback riding + lunchShort Ride - 5 € / 30 minutes horseback riding + 1 soft drink
Horseback Riding Just 20 minutes from the capital city Pristina
RANCHAddress: Gazimestan, 10 000 Pristina, Republic of Kosovo Mobile: +377 (0) 44 555 003, +386 (0) 49 555 003 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kosovotheranch.shutterfly.com Facebook: Enver Ranch ([email protected])
Highlights
• Experience the countryside on horseback • Learn regional history as you ride across the site of the 14th-century Battle of Kosovo • Horseback lessons available for beginners • Customized riding experiences• Restaurant available for events
Three-Day Tour
Travel in the Heart of the Balkans
Day One – Pristina and surroundingsEnjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel and begin with a tour of the historical sites in and around Pristina, such as the 15th-century “Great Mosque” of Sultan Mehmet Fatih; the middle Çarshisë mosque, built by Sultan Bajaziti in 1389; the Pristina Hamam (Turkish bath); the 19th-century clock tower; and the Museum of Kosovo. The Museum is housed in an Austro-Hungarian-inspired building originally built for the regional Ottoman administration. From 1945 to 1975, the building served as headquarters for the Yugoslav National Army, although it has also hosted a Museum since 1963. You will also visit the Ethnographic Museum, Academy of Sciences and Arts of Kosovo, and the Ottoman Empire’s first administration for the province of Kosovo. From Pristina, we will drive to the Gazimestan monument commemorating the famous Ottoman victory of June 15th, 1389. Visit Sultan Murat’s tomb in Tyrbe Mazgit, the beautiful Serbian Orthodox monastery of Graçanica, built around 1315 and the Roman ruins of Ulpiana – three of most important cultural heritage sites in Kosovo. Overnight in Pristina.
Highlights
• Visit ancient and modern cultural heritage sites around Pristina• Rugova Valley and Peja• Gadime cave• Haxhi Zeka mill, named after a well-known Albanian patriot• 13th-century Peja patriarchate• Deçan Monastery, built by King Stefan• Fresh trout dinner at the famous Trofta Restaurant in Istok
Veneta Travel Address: Bill Clinton Boulevard, 10 000 Pristina, Republic of Kosovo Mobile: +377 (0) 44 506 099 Office: +381 (0) 38 247 701 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.veneta-travel.com
Day Two – Peja Cultural TourWe will continue to Peja in the morning for a city tour and visit to the 13th-century Peja patriarchate and the beautiful Rugova Valley. We will then visit Deçan Serbian Orthodox monastery, which was built by King Stefan, and continue to Radavc, source of the White Drin River. We then stop at Istok, home of the famous “Trofta” restaurant for a fresh trout lunch. Choose from any of the more than 20 ways the restaurant prepares trout. Overnight in Pristina.
Day Three – Gadime CaveAfter breakfast, we drive to the Paleozoic marble cave of Gadime, where the director will introduce us to the region and explain the ancient formation of the cave. Open since 1976, it is the only cave accessible by tourists in Kosovo. The cave has three natural entrances, situated at 576, 582 and 584 meters above sea level, but less than 10 meters above the riverbed. Return to Pristina.
A stone house in Peja
Four-Day Tour
Explore Kosovo With Us!
Day One - Explore Pristina, a modern city with traces of ancient cultures – Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine and OttomanWe start at 10 am with visits to the Ethnographical Museum, Emin Gjiku’s House, the Imperial Mosque built in 1461 by the Turkish Sultan Mehmet II (known as the Conqueror), the Imperial Bath built in 1461 and the Jashar Pasha Mosque, built between the 16th and 19th centuries but all in a similar architectural style. We continue to the clock tower (Sahat kulla) built in 1764, which contains is a bell brought from Romania; the Museum of Kosovo, which presents Kosovo’s cultural heritage since pre-historic times; the Kosova art gallery; and Albanian Catholic church. We will also see the Parliament building, statue of Mother Teresa, National Art Gallery, and statue of Zahir Pajaziti, a KLA commander during the Kosovo War.
Day Two - Outskirts of Pristina and beyondWe will visit the Sultan Murat Mausoleum, built by Sultan Pajaziti and located where the Turkish Sultan Murat was killed during 1389’s Battle of Kosovo. The “Kosovo Heroes” monument at the battlefield commemorates the event. We will then travel to the Graçanica Serbian Orthodox monastery, built in the 14th century on the ruins of a 6th century early Christian church. From there, we will continue to the ancient Roman ruins of Ulpiana, which dates to the 2nd century and was reputedly the most beautiful city of Illyrian Dardania. A variety of items were found on the site - coins, ceramic dishes, weapons, and jewelry - which are now displayed in the Kosovo Museum. We will also visit the 14th-15th century Artana castle and marble cave of Gadime, which contains stunning stalactites and stalagmites and layers of multicolored marble. We will then visit the Brezovica ski center, located in Sharri National Park, and continue to Prizren with an overnight stay at the Prevalla resort.
Highlights
• Cultural sights of Pristina • Sultan Murat mausoleum• Graçanica monastery• The ancient Roman ruins of Ulpiana• Gadime cave
• Brezovica ski center• Cultural sights of Gjakova, including the
Prizren Castle• The Mirusha river waterfalls
FIBULA AIR TRAVEL AGENCY Str. Nëna Terezë 47, Prishtinë – Republic of KosovaTel: 038 24 25 26 Fax: 038 24 59 82 Mob: 049 24 25 26E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.fibula-ks.com
Day Three - Prizren – Gjakova – along the Middle Age era trade route to DubrovnikWe will visit Prizren’s stone bridge, built in 1534 by Ali Bag; the city hamam, also built in 1534; the Sinan Pasha mosque; the museum house of Prizren’s Albanian League. On June 10, 1878, patriots and intellectuals from all over the Albanian lands established the League - a political, military and cultural program to protect Albanian territories. We will then visit the ruins of the Roman-era Prizren castle, the Serbian Orthodox church of the Virgin in Ljevish, and the monastery of Saint Archangel, built near the city between 1343 and 1352. We will spend some time in the Old Bazaar, which offers famous handicrafts made from silver filigree. On the trip from Prizren to Gjakova, we will visit the Tailors’ Bridge, a grand stone bridge of eleven arches, which was reputedly built 300 years ago by the tailors of Gjakova and Prizren as an important link in the strategic trade route known as “Via Egnatia”, the Roman road that crossed Illyricum, Macedonia, Greece and European Turkey. In Gjakova, we will visit the bazaar area, which exemplifies Kosovo traditional architecture; the Hadum mosque; “Teqja e Bektashive,” a feudal house; and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.
Day Four - Mirusha Waterfalls - Deçan - PejaWe visit the waterfalls on the Mirusha river and continue towards Peja, stopping en route at the Serbian Orthodox Deçan monastery, and the patriarchate in Peja, both of which feature outstanding examples of paintings from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The Dukagjini region, which includes Prizren, Gjakova, Deçan and Peja, is well known for its large number of “kullas,” traditional Albanian stone houses dating from the last decades of the Ottoman Empire. We will visit Haxhi Zeka’s kulla at Isniq, situated at the foot of the Accursed Mountains, 12 kilometers from Peja. We will then drive through the Rugova Valley gorge, an excellent place for camping, fishing, skiing and climbing, and the Bogë Valley. Our day ends with lunch in Istog/Burim, at the restaurant “Trofta”, which has the biggest trout pool in Kosovo.
Mirusha Waterfall
Three-Day Tour
Culture and Nature in southern Kosovo
Friday: Upon arrival, stroll through the Old Market (Çarshia e vjeter) of Prizren and enjoy a traditional Prizreni dinner at the “Sharri” Restaurant. Dinner includes an appetizer of peppers with cream and Sharri cheese, a main course of “Tava” (a stew of vegetables and meat cooked in a casserole) with veal and baked potatoes, and salad followed by a dessert of baklava and tullumba, an oriental version of the doughnut. Then set out to experience Prizren’s nightlife. Overnight at the Hotel Theranda.
Saturday:After breakfast at the hotel, continue your tour of Prizren with visits to cultural monuments, including the Prizreni Fortress, Prizreni League Museum, the Hamam (Turkish Bath), and Prizreni Archeological Museum. Enjoy a tasty lunch of grilled Kosovo specialties at The Grill Restaurant Alhambra. After lunch, return to the hotel for checkout and begin the 1.5-hour journey to the enchanting stone villages of Dragash and Brod, where you will see wonderful landscapes and enjoy wild berries. By late afternoon, arrive at the “Arxhena” resort, the hotel in Brod, Experience unique panoramic views of the mountains around “Argjena.” Later that evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and entertainment at the restaurant at ”Argjena.”
Highlights
• Experience Prizren at night with a walk through the Old Market (Çarshine e vjeter)• Enjoy traditional food of the region • Walking tour of Prizren• Visit the enchanting stone Ottoman-era villages of Dragash and Brod • Brodi gorge • The Sharri mountains
VECTOR TOURISTIC COMPANY Asllan Karavida (Owner) Address: Prizren; Tel: +381 (0) 29 242 804; Mob: +377 (0) 44 139 918 +386 (0) 49 139 918Email: [email protected] Web: www.vectortours.com
Sunday:Begin your day with a traditional breakfast on the terrace of the hotel restaurant and watch wild goats graze on the rocks nearby. After breakfast your tour takes you through the beautiful Brodi gorge continuing on for a visit to the Gorani community in the village of Brod, featuring Ottoman ruins. There, learn about the village’s unique history and traditions, shop for souvenirs and traditional costumes, or go for a stroll and drink typical Turkish coffee with local people. Later, experience the unique beauty of the Sharri mountains as you travel to the “Universe” resort in Vermica. Stop for refreshments at the Grand Terrace across the Vermica Lake before returning to Prizren or continuing your tour. (Optional: continue to Albania).
Brodi Gorge
Two-Day Tour
Welcome to Mitrovica and Boletin
Day One - Meet our tour leaders in front of the Grand Hotel Pristina and depart for the one-hour drive to the historical and cultural city of Mitrovica. Upon arriving in Mitrovica, walk across the Ibar River on the most beautiful bridge in Kosovo and check into the Hotel Palace. After breakfast at the hotel, begin your tour at the Mitrovica Museum and visit the site of an old Hamam (Turkish Bath). Stop for coffee at a café in the old city center (“Çarshia”) where you can meet and mingle with local artists, painters and sculptors. Enjoy lunch on the banks of the Ibër River at the “Restaurant Antika.” After lunch, you will visit the “Rexhep Mitrovica” Culture Center and see documentaries from recent movie festivals, including presentations by the artist group “7 Arts” known for its historical documentary films. Return to the Hotel Palace for dinner and a presentation by the City Ensemble of Folkloric Music and Dance.
Highlights
• Visit Mitrovica, one of the oldest known settlements in Kosovo• Experience Mitrovica’s emerging cultural scene - Meet local artists and sculptors - Visit the “Rexhep Mitrovica” Culture Center” and see the artist group 7 ARTS,
known for its historical documentary films - Be entertained by the City Ensemble of Folkloric Music and Dance • Tour the village of Boletin and Castle of Isa Boletini, the patriot, military leader,
pacifist visionary and who fought against the Ottomans• Discuss the challenges of living in a divided city with journalists from the north
and south sides of Mitrovica
COMMAG TRAVEL
COMMAG TRAVEL Commag Travel, MitrovicaTel: +381 (0) 28 532 940 Mob: +377 (0) 44 200 458Email: [email protected]
Day Two -After breakfast at the Hotel Palace, checkout and drive to the old village of Boletin, where you will visit the castle of Isa Boletini, the patriot, military leader, and pacifist visionary who fought against the Ottomans. We then visit the Sokolica church and monastery on a peaceful hillside overlooking the village of Boletin. Enjoy a traditional lunch of fried fish (“krapi,” or carp) at the “Krapi Restaurant” with journalists from the southern and northern sides of Mitrovica who will discuss their experience living in a divided city. After lunch, depart for Pristina, returning mid-afternoon.
Castle of Isa Boletini
City of Mitrovica
One-Day Tour
Mitrovica, Stan Treg, Shala e Bajgorës
Depart Pristina toward Mitrovica for the drive to the village of Stan Treg, where you will visit the Museum of Crystals. Learn the history of nearby mines from the manager of the Trepça mines, which during Yugoslav times was owned by one of the largest companies in the country. Arrive in Bajgorës and enjoy Turkish coffee and mineral water from the fresh springs of Shala e Bajgorës. See a village cooking demonstration of “Flia” and traditional roast lamb with spinach. In Shala, we will hear a demonstration of a traditional shepherds’ flute, meet local hunters and scouts, sample Shala’s natural spring water, see the diverse flora, including medicinal herbs, of the “Shala e Bajgorës” mountain, visit the “race track” - a rare natural phenomenon of a field where the grass stays green all year, even during the coldest winters. While visiting “Shala e Bajgorës,” we will also meet the academic artists of Mitrovica. Enjoy a performance by a traditional Albanian band at the Motel Dodona and dinner with typical Shala e Bajgorës dishes: Flia served with cream, yoghurt and white cheese, lamb roasted in a classic stone oven, Kosovo wine, spicy dried meat, spinach “pite” and “kos” yoghurt. Return to Pristina.
Highlights
• Visit the village of Stan Treg and Museum of Crystals • Hear the history of the “Trepça” mines from the manager of the mines• Traditional cooking demonstration• Optional visit to Crystal Caves
COMMAG TRAVEL
COMMAG TRAVEL Commag Travel, MitrovicaTel: +381 (0) 28 532 940 Mob: +377 (0) 44 200 458Email: [email protected]
Ski lift in Brezovica
One-Day Tour
Experience Brezovica
The Brezovica ski resort is a well-known tourist center in the northwestern part of the Sharri Mountains. The unique sports and recreation complex is located between 900 and 2,500 meters above sea level. With its alpine environment and high mountains, the ambience at Brezovica is similar to that found at more famous European tourist centers. Visitors enjoy old forests; beautiful meadows; endless pastures full of mountain flowers, medicinal herbs; and rare game. The relatively high level of precipitation and rocky terrain result in a dense network of rivers, wells and springs. The cold, clear water is a special picturesque element of this region. A favorable climate makes Brezovica ideal for year-round sports and recreational tourism.
Highlights
• Breakfast with “Sharri Honey” at The Motel Ljuboteni• Enjoy the panoramic views of “Careve Livade” mountain in the “Svinjarski Potok”
range of Brezovica and pick forest blueberries, strawberries and raspberries • Fish for Sharri trout• Traditional meal outdoors in the “Careve Livade” valley
Motel “Ljuboteni”
Motel “Ljuboteni”Motel LjuboteniMob: +377 (0) 45 280 815 Web: www.brezovica-ski.com
Experience Traditional Cooking
Recently built in 2008, the resort center Hotel Sharri is located in the Zhupa Valley in the Sharri Mountains, close to the very attractive and panoramic village of Mushnikova. From the wide terraces and veranda, you can enjoy the exceptional beauty of the mountains and forests. The Sharri mountains have some of the richest flora and fauna in the Balkans. At the Hotel Sharri, you can experience first-class hospitality and learn about the unique traditions of different communities in the region, including Albanians, Serbs, Gorani and others. The restaurant is among the country’s best with both international and traditional cuisine prepared by outstanding chefs. The hotel offers 28 rooms in the main building and 14 in attractive mountain-type chalets, as well as conference and meeting space that is ideal for seminars, workshops and training sessions.
Highlights/Experiences offered:
• Sharri gastronomy experiences• Sharri daily four-wheel drive trips in the Prevalla Mountains and Brezovica• Hiking and walking tours in the mountains• River trout fishing, mountain biking and motor biking • Hunting• Visits to local communities• Cooking demonstrations • Pristina Cultural Heritage
Resort Centre “HOTEL SHARRI”
Resort Centre “HOTEL SHARRI”Jahir Hasani Address: Prevalle, Sharr, PrizrenMobile: +377 (0) 44 501 997 or +377 (0) 44 662 674 Email: [email protected]
Rudi Group Resort
The Rudi Group offers comfortable accommodation and traditional food in the beautiful village of Boge, nestled in the Rugova Valley along the western slopes of the Accursed Mountains, 29 kilometers from the city of Peja. Renovated in 2007, the hotel and restaurant face the ski slopes with eight bedrooms and bungalow apartments that offer two bedrooms for five persons and a ground floor area with televisions, kitchens and bathrooms. The chair lift is just a few meters from the rooms. The restaurant and terrace can accommodate up to 70 guests and serves delicious traditional Rugova cuisine. The restaurant can also be an ideal venue for the organization of workshops, courses, seminars, and conferences. Ski rentals can also be arranged.
Comfortable Accommodation and Traditional Food
RUDI GROUPQ.R.S.T. Rudi Group, Bogë Tel: +377 (0) 44 127 637 +386 (0) 49 127 637 +377 (0) 44 125 488; +386 (0) 49 125 488 Email: [email protected] Web: www.rudigroup.net
Rudi Group
Handicrafts
The NGO Jeta was established in May 2005 with the goal of helping women who suffered during the war. They offer education, consulting and professional assistance programs.
For visitors to the Deçan region, they offer the following:Handicrafts Traditional meals in kullasBed-and-breakfast stays in kullas TV shows of traditional cooking classes with local celebrities
The NGO Jeta currently has 500 members from the Deçan region. Their office and store are located in a small old mill in the center of Deçan.
Women’s Handicrafts
NGO JetaSafete Gacaferi – General ManagerMob: +377 (0) 44 253 412Email: [email protected]
NGO Jeta
Hotel “Çarshia e Jupave”, Gjakovë
Hotel “Çarshia e Jupave” is a kulla style complex combining old city traditions with high standard modern conveniences. It offers a quiet place for relaxed accommodation, dining and traditional bazaar shopping, business, conference and entertainment facilities.
Customized Tours can be arranged, however the following is a sample one-day tour arranged by the local “In Tours & Travel” company:
After breakfast, you are invited for a morning coffee to hear the story of the Baba, a spiritual Sufi guide at the Bektashi Teke. We then visit the Old Market, one of the oldest preserved markets in the Balkans, where you will have an opportunity to shop for handicrafts and see some of the local cultural sites - the Museum, Hadumi Mosque built in 1595, and the 15th Century “Tailor’s Bridge” (Ura Terzive). Experience traditional Gjakova hospitality and gastronomy such as the Gjakova onion tava (casserole), Hasude pastry and refreshing ajran yoghurt drink.
Cultural Tradition in Gjakova
Hotel Çarshia e JupaveAddress: 50000 Gjakova, Ismail Qemajli 9, Phone: +381(0)390 326 798 +381(0)390 330 444 Mob: +377(0)44 129 159; Fax: +381(0)390 326 798 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.qarshiaejupave.com
Highlights
• New 2,580 square meter hotel complex built in the style of traditional stone kullas • Modern conveniences with old world charm• Traditional bazaar shopping for handicrafts in the Old Market of Gjakova• Unique story telling about the Baba at the Bektashi Teke • Visit to the Old Bridge Ura e Terzive
Resort Center Arxhena
The Hotel “Arxhena” is located at the entrance to the unique Brodi Gorge, in the marvelous Sharri Mountains, near the “End of the World,” an unforgettable experience for adventurous travelers. This is a place where you can enjoy spectacular and unique hospitality and traditions. While having your lunch in the Restaurant Panorama, wild goats graze nearby. The hotel welcomes nature and culture lovers year-round, offering them relaxation, recreation, winter sports and meeting facilities. Delicious traditional food is prepared from local ingredients served all day, including 24-hour room service. Ski equipment and services, wireless internet and telephone service are also available.
Customized Tours can be arranged, however the following is a sample one-day tour arranged by the local “In Tours & Travel” company:
After breakfast, spend a leisurely morning listening to the locals of Brod tell the stories and legends of the region, then shop for handicrafts in Brod, take a walking tour and visit the Brod valley and canyon. We will experience traditional Brod hospitality and gastronomy with a delicious lunch of peppers in kajmak (cream), Sharri goat cheese, Brodi Mish Katundi (casserole), Baklava and Halva, and Kos i deleve (Sheep yoghurt), all while wild goats graze nearby. After lunch, take a short guided hike around the area.
Experience Cultural Tradition in Dragash
Resort Center ArxhenaAddress: 220000 Dragash – Brod Village Phone: +381 (0) 29 285 170 Mob: +377 (0) 44 402 368 Fax: +381 (0) 29 285 170E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.arxhena.com
Highlights
• Accommodation at the Hotel Arxhena in the Sharri Mountains• Hear regional legends from the locals of Brod• Shop for handicrafts• Guided hikes in the Brod Valley and Brodi Gorge
Resort Center Arxhena
Resort Center Kosova Park
The Resort Center “Kosova Park” offers a wonderful base for weekend escapes or at any other time. Hike from the Resort Center in the nearby mountains, experience trout fishing, and visit the nearby thermal center. The Resort Center is in Istog (Burim), just 12 kilometers from Peja and 75 kilometers from Pristina.
Services:
The Resort Center offers 20 rooms and eight villas with Jacuzzis, televisions, internet access, and saunas
Kids Zone (Park), recreation center and small artificial lake Meeting and event space available for weddings, birthdays, and small conferences or seminars The restaurant serves traditional food, as well as trout and a variety of international dishes Parking is available
Enjoy the culinary tradition of Istog (Burim)
Resort Center Kosova ParkMob: +377 (0) 44 640 008, +377 (0) 44 640 009, +377 (0) 44 640 010Email: [email protected] Web: www.hotelkosovapark.com
Resort Center Kosova Park
A warm welcome
The Sports Café is a one-of-a-kind cafe in Pristina, with a unique style and decor. We broadcast live all the major sporting events from around the globe on five large flat-screen TVs. A private room is also available with a big-screen projector for presentations, sporting events, and seminars. We also gladly accept souvenirs from your favorite sports team - jerseys, balls, scarves, pictures, posters – for display on the walls with plaques noting who provided the memorabilia.
We Offer:
Two different menus, lunch and dinner, with a variety of choicesBreakfast menu for 1.99 € with a cup of coffee, from 8-11 amHappy Hour from 16:00 – 19:00 Mon-Fri, 0.99 € menu including food and drinks Spur-of-the-moment offers during games, such as half-price drinks, shots, etcBrunch on Saturdays and Sundays American football every Sunday
We hope to make your stay in Kosovo memorable.
Sports Café
Spend a fun weekend with us
Café MezeriaSports Cafe staff, Visar GervallaMobile: +377 (0) 44 604 610 Email: [email protected]
Café Mezeria
Enjoy your stay
Woodland Hotel’s goal is to make you feel at home in an enjoyable setting. This private business recently opened in Brezovica. It is managed by the “Vitija” family, well known in the gastronomy business. A stay at our hotel is above all about our giving you a warm, personal and welcoming experience in an atmosphere of real quality where the focus is always on the guest.
Our 21 luxurious rooms are furnished with modern furniture. Our restaurant serves fine cuisine based on the very best ingredients. And our professional staff will ensure first-class service and comfort for your holiday experience. We are confident that you will want to tell friends and family about your stay.
Services Warm, personal and welcoming experience is the first and the most important practice at “Woodland Hotel”, it represents much more than a comfortable bed and a good meal. We offer the “Queen’s Room”, “Sweet Rooms”, and a restaurant that radiates an atmosphere of ”a good place to be,” something you don’t want to miss! We also offer an Irish-style pub near the ski lift, a perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee.
Prices: Apartment 150 € Double Room 70 €Single room (3 beds) 90 €Single room (4 beds) 120 €
We hope to make your stay in Kosova memorable
Make yourself at home, in Brezovica
WOODLAND HOTELMobile: +377 (0) 44 444 448 +377 (0) 44 900 900 +386 (0) 49 444 448Email: [email protected] Web: www.woodlandhotel-ks.com
Brezovica Resort Center
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Park turistikTuristicki parkTouristic park
Pyje gjethërënëse
Pyje gjethëmbajtëse
AriMedvedBear
Kaproll
UjkuVukWolf
Derri i egërDivlja svinjaWild Pig
LepuriZecRabbit
ShqiponjëOraoEagle
Qeni i SharritŠarski pasSharr’s dog
PeshkuRibaFish
Zogu i malit
Bird
Bajë shëruese Zdravstvena banjaRemedial Spa
ShpellPecinaCave
KampingKampovanjeCamping
Vend peshkimMesto za ribovanjeFishing place
Vend noti (pishinë, liqe)Mesto plivanja (bazen, jezero)Swimming place (pool, lake)
Vend noti (pishinë, liqe)Mesto plivanja (bazen, jezero)Swimming place (pool, lake)
Ski-liftSki-liftSki-lift
Terrene skijimiSkijaše terene Ski terrain
Teater TeatarTheater
RestoranRestoranRestaurant
Vreshta (Bodrume vere) Vinogradi (Vinski podrumi)Wine yards
Terren gjuetieLovacki tereniHunting terrain
QytetetGradoviCities
Rrugë magjistraleMagistralski puteviMagistral roads
Rrugë regjionaleRegionalski puteviRegional roads
Rrugë lokaleLokalni puteviLocal roads
HekurudhëZeleznicaRailways
LumRekaRiver
LiqeJezeroLake
UjëvaraSlapoviWaterfall
Venkalim kufitarGranicni prelazCros border
Kulla e Jasharve
Jashar’s Kulla
AeroportAeroportAirport
Lokalitet parahistorikPreistoristicka lokacijaPrehistorical locality
Lokalitet antikAnticka lokacijaAntique locality
Kështjellë mesjetare Srednjovekovna tvrdava Middle age Castle
Vend me trashegemi kulturore
Cultural heritage place
Kulla e BoletinitBoletinska KullaBoletin’s Kulla
Xhami e vjetërStara ÐamijaOld Mosque
Kishë e vjetër katolikeStara katolicka kishaOld katholic church
Manastir ManastirMonastery
Kompleks përkujtimor
Urë e vjetër guriStari most Old stone bridge
HotelHotelHotel
MotelMotelMotel
Arkitekturë e vjetërStara arhitekturaOld architecture
TermocentralTermocenralThermal power plant
HidrocentralHidrocentralHydro power plant
Bajë BanjaSpa
KufiriGranicaBoundary
Botues / Editor / Izdavac:Ministria e Tregëtis dhe Industrisë / Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministarstvo za Trgovinu i industrijuDepartamenti i Turizmit / Department of Tourism / Departament Turizma
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