About this experience
Elbasan is a historic city located in central Albania, renowned as the site of the ancient Illyrian kingdom of Skampa dating back to the first millennium BC. Archaeological excavations indicate that the city walls were reconstructed in the first half of the fourth century AD. In 1466, Sultan Mohammed II rebuilt the fortifications and renamed the town El-Basan, meaning 'the fortress' in Turkish. Visitors can explore the impressive city walls before passing through the Bazaar Gate near the Clock Tower, leading to St. Mary’s and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Church, both distinguished by their beautiful stone arcades.
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What’s included
- Local guide in one from major languages
- Transport with car/minivan/bus with basic English speaking driver
- Hotel pick up & return.
Not included
- Everything else not mentioned in "Inclusions".
Itinerary
- 1
Elbasan Explorer trip
Elbasan city, is located in central Albania, known with as ancient Illyrian kingdom of Skampa 1 millenia BC. Excavations suggest that the walls of Elbasan were re-built in the first half of the IV century AD. In 1466 Sultan Mohammed II rebuilt the walls and renamed the town El-Basan (in Turkish means the fortress). We stop to visit the city walls before passing through the Bazaar Gate near the Clock Tower to St Mary’s and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Church which has beautiful stone arcades on its walls.
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 7+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 09:00
Know before you go
- Note:
- This tour has been quoted based in a minimum number of participants. In case of the number of minimum required participants is not reached, the company reserves the rights to offer to the client other eventual alternative days, or to cancel the trip for the clients. Otherwise, the trip can also be operated on a private tour basis (subject to the respective quotation).
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 7 or older.
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From AED 280 per person
