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Home5-Hour Enchanting Excursion From Peja Bazaar To Sleeping Beauty Cave
Description
Explore the vibrant Bazaar of Peja, the oldest in the country, offering diverse goods from clothing to jewelry. Next, visit the historic Bajrakli Mosque and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage at the Museum of Peja, housed in the Tahir Bey Inn. Then, discover the UNESCO-protected Orthodox Monastery nestled within the picturesque Rugova Canyon. Continue your adventure with a captivating exploration of the subterranean wonders of Sleeping Beauty Cave, complete with a guided tour through its enchanting tunnels and galleries.
Highlights
- Explore vibrant stalls at the Bazaar of Peja, offering diverse goods
- Step into the historic Bajrakli Mosque, boasting magnificent Ottoman architecture
- Immerse in rich cultural heritage at the Museum of Peja, with over 120 exhibits
- Wander through the UNESCO-protected Orthodox Monastery in Rugova Canyon
- Marvel at the captivating subterranean wonders of Sleeping Beauty Cave
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Bazaar Of Peja And Cheese Market expand_more
- The old bazaar in Peja is known as the oldest bazaar in the country.
- Many shops sell different clothes and shoes, jewelry made of gold and silver, etc.
- Also, the cheese market is best known when every Saturday the villagers come from different places and sell original products of milk!
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The Bajrakli Mosque expand_more
- The Bajrakli Mosque is the main mosque situated in the center of the Bazaar of Peja.
- It was built in 1471 by Sultan Fatih Mehmet Hani.
- The mosque is an Ottoman-style single-domed mosque with the oldest and highest dome in the city.
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- Tahir Bey Inn, where the Ethnological Museum is located now, introduces an old town house which belongs to the second part of the 18th century.
- This house is also quite interesting in terms of preserving the archaic elements.
- The interior is almost untouched, and as a result, the house is an object of cultural significance, both in architectural terms and in ethnological terms.
- Additionally, in the museum, there are over 120 exhibits exposed that illustrate the culture and traditions of this country.
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Orthodox Monastery (Patriarchate) expand_more
- At the entrance of Rugova is the Patriarchate of Peja.
- The monastery is located at the edges of an old Roman and Byzantine Siperant.
- The monastery complex, consisting of four churches, of which three churches are connected as one whole, was built in the first third of the 13th century, specifically in 1321–24 and 1330–37.
- It has been protected by UNESCO since 2003, and for more than 300 years, it was protected by a Rugova family bearing the title “voivode”.
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Rugova Canyon expand_more
- Rugova Canyon or Rugova Gorge is a river canyon near Peja in Western Kosovo, in the Albanian Alps.
- With a length of 25 km (16 mi) and a depth of up to 1,000 meters, Rugova is considered to be one of Europe’s longest and deepest canyons.
- It was created by water erosion and the retreat of the Peja glacier.
- There are a few waterfalls and many water-springs, such as Uji i Zi (Black Water) and Kroi i km-5 (5-th Km Spring).
- In the sixth kilometer of the canyon, there is a 25-meter-high (82 ft) waterfall that springs out from the cliffs on its southern side and drops to the river.
- Many hundreds of caves are to be found in the gorge, with most of them still unexplored.
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Sleeping Beauty Cave expand_more
- Beneath the surface of the Albanian Alps lies a wonderful and magical subterranean world abundant with unusual sculptures, decorations, and animals.
- A part of this world is Sleeping Beauty Cave, a network of tunnels, galleries, and corridors, sculpted by the natural force of water over centuries, located at White Drini National Park.
- With the help of a guide, you can enjoy about 250 meters of visitor’s path through 4 galleries with discreet lighting.
- Not far from the cave, above the surface, you can find the White Drini spring and admire the biggest waterfall (32 m high and about 35 cubic meters per second) not only in Kosovo but in the region as well.
- The adventure part can last about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and we provide equipment.
What's Included
- Transport during entire trip
- English and some other languages speaking guide
- Guided tour with experienced local guides
What's Excluded
- Optional tipping to leader, guides/drivers and local staff
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
- All fees and taxes
- Entrances in Museum and Cave
Meeting Point
Peja bus station
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 15 | EUR 48 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 54 / person