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We are leaving for the Excursion to Albania 07:20 in the morning from Omonia. With intermediate stops we will reach the border and after the necessary procedures we enter Albania. We continue crossing the plain of Bourkos and the Greek-speaking villages, in which we will have the opportunity to see the Orthodox church of Ag. Cosmas, the Greek school and the Cultural Center. We continue for St. Forty, the city is built on the ruins of the ancient city of Onchismos, which flourished in Roman times as a trading post for trade between Epirus and Italy. It was destroyed 552 A.D. after successive raids by the Goths. Acquaintance with the city and free time to enjoy our walk along the coastal promenade. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast we cross to the coast of the Ionian, opposite Corfu where we will have a visit to the ancient city of Bouthrotos whose life dates back to the 7th - 6th century BC. The city is protected by the international organization of UNESCO since 1992. Its unique archaeological monument has a theater from the 3rd century BC. Free time for lunch and swimming at one of the idyllic beaches in Examilia. Check in at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast we visit Tepeleni, where we will have the opportunity to see the statue of Ali Pasha and his castle. Then we will go to Argyrokastro, the city that it is, stronghold of Orthodoxy and Hellenism and seat of the provisional government of the Autonomous North Epirus (1914). We learn from above in its castle the history of the stone city and the castle. The historical center consists of 2005 UNESCO World Heritage Site and along with countless stone houses, compose a rich mosaic that testifies to the rich heritage left behind by those who inhabited the area, over the centuries. "Hanged" from a rock, on the slopes of the Drino Valley, the unique architecture of Argyrokastro "binds" harmoniously with the surrounding area, as well as the traditional houses that are made of stone. Visit to the village of Vouliarates, where the Military Cemetery of its Greek fallen is located 1940. Then we will go to the Greek-speaking village of Dropoli and Kefalochori where we will be guided to the Church of the Virgin. Return to St. Forty at our hotel dinner and overnight
After our breakfast crossing a road of beautiful blue beaches we arrive at our first stop the coastal town of Heimarra with its strong Greek element and traditional stone houses and orthodox churches. We visit the Church of Sts. Everything built by Ag. Kosmas and the Greek school "OMIROS" which is the only Greek school in the area. Time for coffee on the beach in the city center and then return to Ag. Forty. Check-in at the hotel and optional feast with traditional and continental clarinet, folk and European.
Breakfast and our day begins with a visit to the castle of Lekoursi, which was built by order of Suleiman the Magnificent on a high hill with a panoramic view in the city of Saint. Saranda and opposite Corfu. Then we are transported to the Blue Eye, Where we will enjoy our walk from the artificial lake to the central source of the Blue Eye. Blue Eye is called the central source of the 18 located in the Natural Park. The depth of the source is over 45 meters and diameter approx 1 meters, with the oval shape indeed resembling a large eye. Free time and we continue to the border post of Mavromatio and after the necessary procedures we enter Greece.
Price list for the Excursion to Albania
Charges | Price | |
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Double room |
330€ |
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Single room | 410€ | |
Yes 4 mornings and 4 dinners