Kosovo

Kosovo was declared independent from Serbia in 2008. In ancient times,it was inhabited by the Illyrian tribes of Dardanai. They prospered and even created their own kingdom but despite a strong defense, they were defeated and became part of the Roman Empire. The region was not noted for much during the early Middle Ages but started flourishing again in the late Middle Ages and as part of the Ottoman Empire with cities as trade centers and on trade routes. The region was part of the ottoman Empire until 1912 when Yugoslavia invaded it. From the 1990s until 2008 it was part of the Republic of Serbia. Because of its history, the number of tours in Kosovo has been increasing year by year.

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Population: 1.83 million | Capital: Prishtina | Language: Albanian | Surface: 10,908 km2

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Prishtina, Kosovo’s capital and the largest city in the country, is in the east where the ancient Roman city Ulpiana once stood. After Rome fell, Ulpiana was destroyed. Emperor Justinian, I reconstructed the city and made it an important stronghold in the northern Byzantine Empire. When the Serb kingdoms started to flourish in the Middle Ages, Prishtina developed into an important trading center because of its location in the heart of the Balkans, along the important trade routes. The 19th and 20th centuries were times of great development for Prishtina, but also difficult due to many wars. Prishtina is a growing destination and always a part of all the tours in Kosovo.

Prizren, one of the main destinations of our tours in Kosovo,  is the second largest city in Kosovo and one of the oldest inhabited areasin the country. Historians believe that Illyrian tribes settled it in the 2nd century B.C. Thehilltop fortress overlooking the city and the large area behind Prizren offer many clues to its origins. During the Middle Ages,it flourished as a trade citybecause it was on the trade routes and had a well-positioned fortress. You can see how the Ottoman invasion left its mark in Prizren in the typically Ottoman buildings, especially the famous house, the League of Prizren.

The site called Justiniana Secunda was in the same place as modern-day Ulpiana, so this small town is included in Serbia’s Archaeological Sites of Exceptional Importance. In our tours in Kosovo, you can see the ruins of the ancient Roman town which are located only nine kilometers from Prishtina, in a fertile land and close to a mine in continuous use fromthe Roman Empire. Ulpiana was established during the 3rdand 4thcentury A.D. and was a major city in the Byzantine Empire. After an earthquake in the 6th century, Emperor Justinian named it Justiniana Secunda. Archaeological excavations started in 1953 have brought to light a long-lost city of history, a whole site that was considered vanished. To think that what started with the excavation of four graves is now is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, with numerous objects.

Peja is internationally recognized as Pec. It was an Illyrian settlement and a known city in the Greek and Roman Balkans maps, but under different names. Until the Middle Ages, it remained a small mountain village. Later, it grew and developed as a city on the major trade routes. During our tours in Kosovo, you can see the Serbian Orthodox Church that built a few churches in the city and always gave special importance to Peje. In modern times, Peja is the largest city and the district’s capital. During our tours in Kosovo you will have the possibility to see Peja’s old quarter is a mixture of Ottoman architecture buildings with a slight Slavic influence. Likemany other cities, the Ottomans built a mosque here to establish Islam; it still stands strong here as one of the city’s landmarks.

Kosovo is the youngest country in Europe. After a lengthy and violent dispute with Serbia, Kosovo declared independence in February 2008. Lately Kosovo is is attracting more and more tourists from around the world and perhaps this is the right time to visit it before the massive numbers arrive.
In Kosovo you will visit the rural villages and some of the best cities and sights. Our tours involve wine and food tastes along with Oriental delicacies. Being a small country, we do often combine it with its nearby neighbors to complete the panorama of the region.

On our tours in Kosovo you will:
– Support local communities
– Learn more from our experienced guides
– Travel in modern comfortable vehicles
– Taste some of the best local specialties
– Get plenty of free time to explore on your own way

Tours to Kosovo

Kosovo

Kosovo was declared independent from Serbia in 2008. In ancient times, it was inhabited by the Illyrian tribes of Dardanai. They prospered and even created their own kingdom but despite a strong defense, they were defeated and became part of the Roman Empire. The region was not noted for much during the early Middle Ages but started flourishing again in the late Middle Ages and as part of the Ottoman Empire with cities as trade centers and on trade routes. The region was part of the Ottoman Empire until 1912 when Yugoslavia invaded it. From the 1990s until 2008 it was part of the Republic of Serbia. Because of its history, the number of tours in Kosovo has been increasing year by year.

Facts
Population: 1.83 million | Capital: Prishtina | Language: Albanian | Surface: 10,908 km2

Award-winning experiences

money value

Value for money

We have very competitive prices thanks to our long time investment in systems and our contracting team
local experts

Local experts

Been doing this for more than 20 years now! Our well trained staff makes them the real field experts
Eco

Eco Friendly

As a partner of Travel Life, our aim is to live better and in harmony with the only Earth we have
tailor tours

Tailor Made tours

Contact us! We will make your dream true by helping you to build your ultimate experience in the region

Country Highlights

PrishtinaPrizrenUlpianaPeja

Prishtina, Kosovo’s capital and the largest city in the country, is in the east where the ancient Roman city Ulpiana once stood. After Rome fell, Ulpiana was destroyed. Emperor Justinian, I reconstructed the city and made it an important stronghold in the northern Byzantine Empire. When the Serb kingdoms started to flourish in the Middle Ages, Prishtina developed into an important trading center because of its location in the heart of the Balkans, along the important trade routes. The 19th and 20th centuries were times of great development for Prishtina, but also difficult due to many wars. Prishtina is a growing destination and always a part of all the tours in Kosovo.

Prizren, one of the main destinations of our tours in Kosovo, is the second largest city in Kosovo and one of the oldest inhabited areas in the country. Historians believe that Illyrian tribes settled it in the 2nd century B.C. The hilltop fortress overlooking the city and the large area behind Prizren offer many clues to its origins. During the Middle Ages,it flourished as a trade citybecause it was on the trade routes and had a well-positioned fortress. You can see how the Ottoman invasion left its mark in Prizren in the typically Ottoman buildings, especially the famous house, the League of Prizren.

The site called Justiniana Secunda was in the same place as modern-day Ulpiana, so this small town is included in Serbia’s Archaeological Sites of Exceptional Importance. In our tours in Kosovo you can see the ruins of the ancient Roman town which are located only nine kilometers from Prishtina, in fertile land and close to a mine in continuous use fromthe Roman Empire. Ulpiana was established during the 3rdand 4thcentury A.D. and was a major city in the Byzantine Empire. After an earthquake in the 6th century, Emperor Justinian named it Justiniana Secunda. Archaeological excavations started in 1953 have brought to light a long-lost city of history, a whole site that was considered vanished. To think that what started with the excavation of four graves is now is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, with numerous objects.

Peja is internationally recognized as Pec. It was an Illyrian settlement and a known city in the Greek and Roman Balkans maps, but under different names. Until the Middle Ages, it remained a small mountain village. Later, it grew and developed as a city on the major trade routes. During our tours in Kosovo, you can see the Serbian Orthodox Church that built a few churches in the city and always gave special importance to Peje. In modern times, Peja is the largest city and the district’s capital. During our tours in Kosovo you will have the possibility to see Peja’s old quarter, a mixture of Ottoman architecture buildings with a slight Slavic influence. Like many other cities, the Ottomans built a mosque here to establish Islam; it still stands strong here as one of the city’s landmarks.

Kosovo is the youngest country in Europe. After a lengthy and violent dispute with Serbia, Kosovo declared independence in February 2008. Lately Kosovo is is attracting more and more tourists from around the world and perhaps this is the right time to visit it before the massive numbers arrive.
In Kosovo you will visit the rural villages and some of the best cities and sights. Our tours involve wine and food tastes along with Oriental delicacies. Being a small country, we do often combine it with its nearby neighbors to complete the panorama of the region.

On our tours in Kosovo you will:
– Support local communities
– Learn more from our experienced guides
– Travel in modern comfortable vehicles
– Taste some of the best local specialties
– Get plenty of free time to explore on your own way

Tours to Kosovo