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BalkanCapitals –Sofia, Skopje& PrishtinaTour durationHoliday typeSeasonality10 daysIndividual TourExplore at LeisureYear-roundThis individual itinerary for 2013 combinesthese three lively capitals. Start in Sofia,an attractive and still relatively unknownEuropean city of tree lined boulevards andbalconied buildings designed by 19th centuryRussian and Viennese architects, beforemoving on to Skopje. Macedonia’s capital isan ideal city to explore on foot. Stroll acrossthe Stone Bridge, built in the 15th centuryupon Roman foundations, into the old town,where national restaurants, museums,galleries and bars await exploration. The finalstop is Prishtina, Kosovo’s young, friendlyand dynamic capital. See 15th-century FatihMosque in the Old Town and visit KosovoMuseum. You can also join the numerouslocals and explore the paths and forest trailsof leafy Germia in the hills to the east of town.Travel between each city is on local coachesbut we can also quote for private transfers bycar. Longer stays can be arranged and we canquote for 4/5-star hotels if required.Day 1 Fly to SofiaFly to Sofia, transfer to hotel for 3 nights.Day 2-3 SofiaFree days to explore Sofia. Bulgaria’s capitalcity has retrieved its historic charm andposition as an exotic, less visited corner ofEastern Europe. Sofia boasts a colourfuland ancient collection of churches, mosquesand synagogues; the most famous of whichis the Alexander Nevsky Church, whichhas magnificent frescoes. Other religiousbuildings include the Boyana Church, BanyiBash Mosque and the Sofia Synagogue, oneof the most beautiful in the world. (B)Day 4 Sofia to SkopjeMorning at leisure depending on time of busto Skopje (there are four departures daily andjourney time is around 5 hours). Arrive Skopjeand transfer to hotel for 3 nights. (B)Day 5-6 SkopjeFree days to explore Skopje, where youcan spend hours meandering in the narrowstreets of the Old Town exploring little shops,mosques with ceramic tiled interiors, and theoutdoor bazaar and Hammam that date backto the Ottoman period. (B)Day 7 Skopje to PrishtinaMorning at leisure depending on time ofbus to Prishtina (there are daily departuresand journey time is around 4 hours). ArrivePrishtina and transfer to hotel for 3 nights. (B)Day 8-9 PrishtinaFree days to explore Prishtina, a young,vibrant capital, where English is one of thethree official languages. Some of Prishtina’shighlights are the jewellery and costumeson show at the Emin Gjiku EthnographicMuseum, a beautifully preserved Ottomantownhouse in the centre, as well as the coffee;the best macchiato in the world can be foundin the cafés of Prishtina or so they say! (B)Day 10 Prishtina to UKFree morning before flight back to the UK. (B)Prices fromPer person twin-share £875Single room supplement £270Prices include• Return flights in economy class withBritish Airways direct from LondonHeathrow/return to London Gatwick• All airport taxes and security charges• Accommodation in 3-star hotels withbreakfast• Coach tickets, Sofia to Skopje andSkopje to Prishtina• All arrival transfers• Departure transfer from Prishtinato Tirana AirportPrices exclude• Other departure transfers15Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent