A misty morning hike on the Big Pine Trail from Prizren to Prevalla, exploring Sharr Mountains National Park and the distant slopes of Brezovica before crossing into North Macedonia.
A day of wine tasting in Orahovac and Velika Hoča showed us just how good Kosovo’s wines are. From crisp whites to sweet reds, charcuterie boards and a shot of rakia, it was an unforgettable surprise.
A slow Prizren loop past mosques, bridges, hammams, and the hilltop fortress that defines the city. A half day walk through Kosovo’s most atmospheric old town.
A short stop in Pristina with visits to the National Library, the Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa, and its tower. A quick warm walk through Kosovo’s capital before heading to Prizren.
Visit the White Drin Waterfall near Peja, a protected natural monument and the source of Kosovo’s White Drin River. A short walk from Resort Ujëvara e Drinit leads to wooden platforms, cool spray, and views from above.
Hidden in Peja’s Rugova Canyon, the Patriarchate of Peć Monastery stuns with 13th-century frescoes—and one very memorable nun encounter
Walk through meadows and quiet forests on the short hike to Lake Leqinat in the Rugova Valley. A gentle climb near Peja with views of the Accursed Mountains and a link to the Via Dinarica.
A two day stop in Peja after travelling from Valbonë. An afternoon in the old town, coffee, river views, then a hike to Lake Leqinat and a visit to the Peć Patriarchate. A practical base for exploring western Kosovo.
A detailed visit to Dečani Monastery in Kosovo, from the KFOR checkpoint to the fourteenth century frescoes, the monks, the compound and the calm atmosphere that defines this UNESCO listed Serbian Orthodox site.
A quiet morning drive from Valbonë into Kosovo with a stop at Hoxha’s Tower in Junik. A simple journey through valleys, fields, and local heritage on the way to Deçan and Peja.
From Tirana’s bunkers and Lake Komani’s fjords to Kosovo’s monasteries and North Macedonia’s painted mosques, this Explore Travel route revealed a story of endurance and faith in the heart of the Balkans.