Overview
On this tour, we will tour the village of Qeparo, which has a breathtaking location, right after the Palermo Bay. It’s a village which has attracted an immense number of tourists, due to its beautiful traditional architecture, cobbled alleys and old churches.
Also, in the village, sits the castle of Ali Pasha Tepelena, which was designed by the French Army architect and nowadays displays special architectonic and touristic values.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
In-vehicle air conditioning
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
This is our agency physical location.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Porto Palermo
2 hours
Porto Palermo Castle is a castle with an intriguing history near Himara in the wonderful southern coast of Albania of the Ionian Sea. The Porto Palermo fort is situated in the closed bay of the Porto Palermo, surrounded with nicely arranged beaches, few kilometres south of Himarë, that makes an island connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. The Porto Palermo fortress served as the former Soviet submarine base during the communist regime in Albania, and nowadays its semi-abandoned tunnel and barrack attract the attention of visitors, as well as the stronghold walls and gates built by the powerful Ali Pasha of Ioannina.
By the middle of the 17th century, the Ottoman Empire system of administration of vilayets of sanjaks /provinces/ changed into the near-autonomous governance of local rulers who were known as pashas. At the end of the 18th century, the sultan appointed a certain Ali from Tepelen /1744-1824/ as the Ottoman governor of the most of the Epirus /of the present-day southern Albania/ and the large part of the Greek mainland /much of Albania and Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly, and the Morea/, with his court at Ionina – Yannina. The ancestors of Ali were Christian Skipetars and converted to Islam under the Turkish invasion. As a young fellow, Ali was patrolling highroads and lanes, with his gun on his shoulder and his yataghan in his belt, attacking, holding for ransom, or plundering all whom he encountered. After some years of this profitable business, he found himself a wealthy man and came to power with a distinguished and honourable rank among the beys of the country. He married Emineh, the daughter of Capelan Tigre, Pasha of Delvino, who resided at Argyro-Castron. Capelan’s object in giving his daughter to Tepeleni was to enlist him among the beys of the province to gain independence, the ruling passion of viziers, but Ali wished to succeed to both the government and the wealth of his father-in-law. -
Qeparo
4 hours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Tirane).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about The Albanian Riviera, Porto Palermo, Qeparo Village, And A Big Ol’ Kalaja.
Can I cancel The Albanian Riviera, Porto Palermo, Qeparo Village, And A Big Ol’ Kalaja. for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Which places does it visit?
It visits Porto Palermo, Qeparo.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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