Venture on roads less travelled with a small group tour to Kosovo. Join your local tour leader to uncover the hidden beauty of this fascinating country, mostly untouched by tourism. Meander through the mighty highlands of Peja to uncover magnificent scenes of snow-dusted mountain peaks, forested hillsides and aquamarine lakes. Hike along dusty trails and clamber over rocky outcrops through the spectacular Rugova Gorge and be rewarded with far-reaching panoramic views of Kosovo’s stunning natural landscapes. A popular highlight of our Undiscovered Balkans tour is a trip to the Decani Monastery. Set within the majestic Bistrica River valley, the austere stone walls of this historic building look stark against the backdrop of verdant hillsides and lush green forests. But it’s inside that the real beauty of this majestic shrine is revealed; feel your skin tingle as you walk through the doors to see a miraculous display of colourful frescoes, opulent altars and gilded relics. Spend the night in the ever-changing city of Pristina to soak up the local culture of Kosovo on our Balkans Rail Adventure. Visit a local restaurant to savour eclectic cuisine influenced by a myriad of other countries and cultures. Chow down on Flia (a dish of layered crepes with cream) and wash it down with some Boza, a sticky sweet drink made from malted corn and flour.
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Martin - 6 days ago
Really interesting trip. Seven countries. History, politics, beautiful landscapes. Excellent, friend...view more
David - 6 days ago
Great tripDid and saw lots
Trusted Customer - 11 days ago
Having done so many stops and different hotels, I am finding it hard to fully remember each place we...view more
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Trusted Customer - 21 days ago
I highly recommend the 'Undiscovered Balkans' tour. We visited a variety of sites in the three count...view more
Rod - 24 days ago
Stunning scenery, lovely cities, amazing architecture, fascinating history and friendly people all m...view more
Pamela - 24 days ago
Lazr so knowledgeable about all seven countries he should be teaching upper level university courses...view more
Gary Mark Smith - 26 days ago
Trusted Customer - 26 days ago
Excellent
Trusted Customer - 27 days ago
Another spectacular trip with Explore. I highly recommend this company. As a solo female traveller t...view more
Christina Chambers - 1 months ago
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Leslie - 7 months ago
Four star rating because the explore trip description was out of date. Whilst advertised as a rail a...view more
Clive - 7 months ago
Well organised with lots of variety. Fast pace but lots to see and learn about. History of all the d...view more
Judith - 7 months ago
We expected the Balkans to be more exotic which was our lack of research.The tour itself was good.Th...view more
Nancy - 8 months ago
Full on, busy, enjoyable trip. I wouldn’t describe it as a rail adventure as mostly we travelled by ...view more
Gill - 8 months ago
Our group Explore Leader, Filip Kolic, is highly professional in ensuring our trip is as comfortable...view more
YingWah - 8 months ago
Trusted Customer - 8 months ago
A great introduction to these 3 different countries in the Balkans area. A lot of ground was covered...view more
Pat - 8 months ago
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