Explore the ancient city of Shkoder in Albania, known for its pastel-colored buildings, historic castle, and the famous Mesi bridge. Enjoy a delicious lunch and immerse yourself in the rich urban culture of this fascinating destination.
- Mesi Bridge - View the beautiful and Antique Mesi bridge built in the 1800s to connect Albania’s highlands to the city.
- Lead Mosque - This mosque is no longer in use but was once named one of the top 50 in the world. We will enter and take the opportunity for photos.
- Rozafa Castle - one of Albania’s most legendary and majestic castles Rozafa Castle. Learnt he tragic tale behind the formation of the castle and the sacrifice taken by one of its founders. Enter the museum in the castle and view the many items on display of historical significance.
- Shkoder Historical Museum - This unique collection was gathered by the Jesuits and Franciscan monks at the end of the XIXth century, and also on private collections donated by families of Shkoder.
- Shkodra Lake - Eat a all inclusive lunch overlooking the lake
- Marubi National Museum of Photography - Albania’s only museum dedicated entirely to photography. It houses a vast collection of 500,294 photographs dating back from 1858 when the first images in Albania were recorded
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Expert local guide
- Lunch
- All admission fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Please wear appropriate clothing if you wish to enter places of worship
- Items of a personal nature
- Dont forget your camera!
Experience one of the earliest cities in the historical timeline of Albania, lunch included.
This journey takes us to a city that’s a hub of Albanian civic life. The age-old town is decorated with buildings of subtle hues, the citadel with a view of the lake, and the renowned Mesi bridge constructed in the 1800s to link the Albanian highlands to the metropolis. Our adventure begins with pick-up from the hotel before 8:00 am, followed by a 2-hour ride towards Shkodra. As we traverse through rustic villages and scenic countryside, we reach close to the northernmost border point alongside Montenegro. Relish a stroll through the charming lanes of the old town where you get to observe the impact of Italian designs in architecture, Museums, fortresses, bodies of water, and more. Needs a minimum of 2 people to commence
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