Daytrip to Korce “Little Paris” & Pogradec in Lake Ohrid
Korca is considered the birthplace of Albania's literary and artistic identity and city's charm and traditions continue to reflect this heritage. Korca's urban architecture, with its Ottoman, French and Aromanian influences, wide tree-lined boulevards and ample parks provide a completely unique experience in Albania. Let
Tour programme
Korca is considered the birthplace of Albania's literary and artistic identity and city's charm and traditions continue to reflect this heritage. Korca's urban architecture, with its Ottoman, French and Aromanian influences, wide tree-lined boulevards and ample parks provide a completely unique experience in Albania.
Let us take you to experience the brilliant past, the troubled present and the hopeful bright future of these places, full of history, culture, natural beauty, culinary delights, traditions...
it takes professionals, full of local knowledge, who give you insight to make this for you one of the best Trips in your lifetime.
Stop 1
Korca is considered the birthplace of Albania's literary and artistic identity and city's charm and traditions continue to reflect this heritage. Korca's urban architecture, with its Ottoman, French and Aromanian influences, wide tree-lined boulevards and ample parks provide a completely unique experience in Albania. The city's markets, monuments, mosques and churches (dating back to early Byzantine and Ottoman times) highlight the significance of this important Balkan crossroads city.
Stop 2
we will visit the museum to see the incredible collection of Byzantine art such as icons, iconostasis, silver ecclesiastic objects etc.
Stop 3
literally the most ancent mosque in Albania, the Mirahori mosque is a highlight of this trip
Stop 4
we walk around in the old bazaar, we might have a drink or a snack in one of the nice bars here.
Stop 5
After the visit in Korce, we drive to Pogradec where we take a sightseeing walk in the national park Drilon - Tushemisht where we enjoy the natural beauty and we will also unveil some highly classified state secrets 😉
What is included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Visit Saint Naum Monastery (Macedonia) available, extra costs 60 € / vehicle
Meeting point and pickup
Pickup is offered in the supplier listing. Confirm the exact pickup location and time for your booking.
Before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
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