Shkoder And Shurdhah Island Day-Tour With Lunch. – Shkoder County, Albania

EXPERIENCE

This historical tour starts in Shkoder, where pickup is available anywhere in the city.
We start our tour by stopping to explore the Rozafa Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Rozafes) the Rozafa Castle has a rich history, as the oldest walls of this site date back as far as the 3rd century BC. After exploring the castle we will continue our journey by driving, and stopping to explore the Mesi Bridge (Albanian: Ura e Mesit), built around 1770, at a 108 meters long and 4 meters wide with 13 stone arches, built with round slick stones and stone plates, this bridge never ceases to amaze, and the beautiful surrounding panorama gives the bridge an even more picturesque view. We continue our ride on a delightful tourist boat via Drin river (about 1.5 hours one way) from Rragam, as we cruise towards Shurdhah Island, once known as Sarda , an Illyrian settlement dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries. Once we reach the Island we will have the opportunity to explore the remnants of the ancient medieval castle, offering glimpses into its rich past. You can wander among the ruins, marvel at the two rings of defensive walls and towers (some partially submerged in the lake),and discover the remains of a byzantine church and other early medieval structures. The island’s picturesque setting on steep rocks rising from the lake creates a truly awe-inspiring atmosphere. The combination of natural beauty , historical significance, and captivating ruins make it an unforgettable destination.
Now we head to a near by Koman village Restaurant by boat (about 30 min), for a well needed traditional Shkodranian lunch including and not limited to the famous traditional shkodranian dish of (Tav Krapi), amongst other traditional Shkodranian foods we will get to enjoy.
Now our trips is nearing the end, we will relax on the boat ride back to our vehicle and head back to shkoder.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the history rich Rozafa Castle and its ruins built in the 3rd century BC
Be awed by Shurdhah Island, a hidden gem waiting to be explored
See the Mesi Bridge, the oldest bridge built by the Ottoman empire in the region
Enjoy the leisurely boat trip to and from the Shurdhah Island
Take a lunch break, and enjoy some traditional Albanian dishes of Shkodra.

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