Explorer Trip to Elbasan

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Elbasan, located in the heart of Albania, has roots in the ancient Illyrian kingdom of Skampa, dating back to the 1st millennium BC. Excavations reveal that the city's walls were rebuilt in the first half of the 4th century AD. In 1466, Sultan Mehmed II restored the fortifications and renamed the town El-Basan, which means "the fortress" in Turkish. During our visit, we explore the city walls, then pass through the Bazaar Gate near the Clock Tower to reach the St. Mary’s and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Church, renowned for its beautiful stone arcades on the walls.

What's Included

Transport by car from or to hotel.
Local guide in one of the major languages.
Everything else not mentioned in "Inclusions".

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Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Elbasan

    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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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