8 days in Pristina, Prizren & Skopje Itinerary

Long regarded as a gray and traffic-congested provincial town with little tourist appeal, Pristina today possesses a youthful vibrance and a newfound sense of sophistication, as the result of the city's large community of foreign functionaries.

On the 5th (Wed), pause for some photo ops at Newborn Monument and then pause for some photo ops at Heroinat Memorial. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Medieval Monuments in Kosovo, make a trip to Gracanica Monastery, delve into the distant past at Ulpiana, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Katedrale Nënë Tereza, then get engrossed in the history at Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik), and finally stroll around Germia Park.

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Istanbul, Turkey to Pristina is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Turkey Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Prizren.

Kosovo's second city, Prizren sits on the slopes of the rugged Sar Mountain, a region bordered by both Albania and the Republic of Macedonia.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Albanian League of Prizren Museum [Muzeu Lidhja Shqiptare e Prizrenit], expand your understanding of the military at Kalaja Fortress, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sinan Pasha Mosque, and finally don't miss a visit to Emin Pasa Camii (Emin Pasha Mosque).

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Prizren online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Pristina to Prizren takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Skopje.

A melting pot of cultures from Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Yugoslavian rule, Skopje serves as the nation's eclectic capital.

Spend the 10th (Mon) wandering through the wild on Explore Macedonia Daily Tours. There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Matka, take in the awesome beauty at Mountain of Vodno, get a taste of the local shopping with Old Bazaar, Skopje, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mustafa Pasha Mosque.

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Drive from Prizren to Skopje in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Skopje can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.