| Kosovo and Metohija Amazing Tour |
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6
day(s)
Group Size: 6
- 20
people
Destination(s): Serbia
Specialty Categories: Church Tours Cultural Journey
Season: June - September
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 340 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 580 Euro (EUR) |
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Departure Dates:
- 19 July 2010 - 24 July 2010
- 05 August 2010 - 10 August 2010
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Morning departure from Belgrade and drive southwards along Belgrade-Nis highway and passing by Kragujevac and Kraljevo to Zica Monastery. Visit to the Monastery Complex and short brake in beautiful garden surrounding the shrine. Drive on to Studenica Monastery, the magnificent principal endowment of Stefan Nemanya, the minded and most powerful ruler of Serbian Medieval State, situated in the beautiful valley of Studenica River. Accommodation in Monastery Dormitory, monastic dinner, overnight.
Day 2: After breakfast drive via Raska to Banjska Monastery, the endowment and the burial place of King Milutin /King Stefan Uros 2nd/, one of the most powerful rulers in Nemanjic Dynasty and the greatest builder of churches amongst all the Serb medieval rulers. Sightseeing of the monastery and drive on to Velika Hoca village, isolated Serbian ghetto in central Kosovo and Metohija. Traditional welcome by local population and accommodation in private households. Traditional lunch.
Visit to Monasteries of St. Nicola's, St. John's, St. Archdeacon Stephen, St.Ann's, famous Decanska vinica - Decani Winery, the House of Hadzispasic Family... Delicious Metohija Wines tasting in authentic wine cellar /possibility of buying delicious wines from local producers/. Afternoon drive to nearby Monastery of St. Healers Cosmos and Damian in Zociste village and tour to the 13th century Monastery reconstructed after the Albanian violent attacks and demolition in March 2004. Return to Velika Hoca village, folklore performance, handwork and old-crafts exhibition /possibility of buying unique handworks from local artisans/. Traditional dinner, overnight.
Day 3: After breakfast drive along the western part of Kosovo and Metohija to Decani Monastery, the most significant and majestic endowment of St. King Stefan of Decani, built in 14th century. The Holy Liturgy, tour of the Monastery Complex with visit to the Icon workshop. Refreshment. Drive on to the Pec Patriarchate Complex, located at the very entrance of the Rugova Gorge near Pec along the Pec Bistrica River. Visitation of Complex of four medieval Monasteries. Accommodation and dinner in Monastery Dormitory. Overnight.
Day 4: After breakfast and conversation with nuns drive to Prizren. Walk along the center of former Tzar's Town and visit to the The Church of the Holy Virgin of Ljevis in Prizren /the Most Holy Theotokos/ one of the most important monuments of Byzantine art and architecture, the artistic value of which surpasses national borders built in 13th century housing monumental medieval fresco decoration heavily damaged in 2004 March attacks by Albanian extremists. Visit to the Church of St. Savior, thoroughly rebuilt after demolition. Drive on along the Prizren Bistrica River valley to the Monastery of Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
Visit the ruins of former splendorous Medieval Complex built by Serbian Tzar Dusan, one of the most monumental architectural complex of holy shrines well-kept as the stronghold surrounded by walls around the whole complex that is connected with Visegrad fortification on top of the safeguarding point. Conversation with brethren and monastic refreshment. Drive on to Strpce and Brezovica villages at the foothill of fascinating Shara Mountain. Cordial welcome by local population. Accommodation in mountainous cottages and traditional households situated within the intact nature of Shara Mountain and Brezovica National Park. Walks "along the Tzar Dusan's meadows" featuring breathtaking natural beauties. Traditional dinner with folklore performance, overnight.
Day 5: After breakfast drive to Gracanica Monastery, the famous endowment of King Milutin built in 14th century. Sightseeing tour and short refreshment organized by local inhabitants. Afternoon drive via Podujevo and Merdare to Prolom Banja Spa. Accommodation in hotel, dinner, overnight. /optional relaxation in swimming pool and wellness center/.
Day 6: After breakfast tour to the Devil's Town (Djavolja varos), the natural phenomenon of numerous stone pyramids located in the pure natural ambiance. Visit to the Lazar's Church. Traditional lunch on the river banks. Afternoon departure for Belgrade with late evening arrival. End of program.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price. |
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