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Shkodra lake, Rozafa Castle and Lezha city - from Tirana
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Shkodra is the city center of the north of Albania. A lot of history, culture and stunning views are waiting to see and explore.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees
Transport by air-conditioned car
Dedicated professional tour guide throughout the whole tour
Coffee or tea
Food and drinks
Everything not mentioned in the included section
Itinerary
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Rozafa Castle
Rozafa Castle (fortress of Shkodra) - at the entrance of the town, 3km south of the city center, located on rocky hill 133m high. It is one of the biggest and most famous castles in Albania. The Rozafa castle has a fascinating history, that relates to one of the most beautiful of Albanian Legends. Archaeological excavations have yielded finds extending from the early Bronze Age until the present day. Within its massive defensive walls stand the Church of St. Stephen, several Venetian administrative buildings, and some medieval rooms .
2 hours
2
Shkodra Lake
Shkodra Lake - on the border of Montenegro with Albania is, in fact, a former sea bay that was cut off from the Adriatic when the sea levels dropped, thousands of years ago. The lake is the largest in the Balkans at 41km long and with the surface between 370-530 km2. As its depth is up to 60 metres , the bottom of the lake is well below sea level, making it a so-called crypto depression. Shkodra Lake is one of the largest bird reserves in Europe, having some 240 bird species inhabiting its shores, including some of the last pelicans in Europe, and thus popular with birders.
20 minutes
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St Stephen's Catholic Cathedral (Shkoder Cathedral)
It is one of the biggest catholic cathedrals in Balkans dedicated to St. Stephen. After it's reconstruction in 1991, the cathedral was inaugurated by Mother Theresa and two years later it was visited by Pope John Paul II. Inside of the cathedral is a copy of the Turin Shrout.
15 minutes
4
Shkoder
Walking on the main boulevard of the city
1 hour
5
Lezhe
We will visit the Lezha city and then proceed to visit the tomb of the national hero of Albania, Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg.
40 minutes
Shkodra lake, Rozafa Castle and Lezha city - from Tirana
(1) Reviews
Shkoder
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Shkodra is the city center of the north of Albania. A lot of history, culture and stunning views are waiting to see and explore.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees
Transport by air-conditioned car
Dedicated professional tour guide throughout the whole tour