Full-Day Shkodër Sightseeing Tour with Venice Mask Workshop

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the ecstatic Rozafa Castle, influenced by Illyrians
• 02 Offer your prayers at the Leaden Mosque and the Great Cathedral
• 03 Wander across the beautiful Mesi Bridge
• 04 Attend an amazing Venice mask-making workshop

Sign up for an exciting excursion to Shkodër, the largest city in northern Albania, surrounded by the sea, lake, and rivers and rich in history, culture, and traditions. Explore its famous tourist sites, including the magnificent Rozafa Castle and the beautiful Mesi Bridge. Also, pay your respects at the Leaden Mosque and the Great Cathedral, and enjoy a unique Venice mask-making workshop.

Hike to the highest point of the castle to admire great views and the confluence of the Buna River with the Drini River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Shkoder

Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Shkodër City Sightseeing and Cultural Workshop

• Depart from your hotel, meet your tour guide, and travel to the city of Shkodër.
• Start the tour with a quick visit to the Leaden Mosque before walking up the hill to reach Rozafa Castle.
• Hike to the highest point of the castle to admire great views and the confluence of the Buna River with the Drini River.
• Then, head to the Mesi Bridge, the Great Cathedral, and the rest of the city.
• Afterwards, attend a unique Venice mask-making workshop. There are also many other optional visits that you can sort out together during the day.
• In the late afternoon, drive back to your specified place to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a very comfortable A/C car or van
• English-speaking Albanian tour guide
• Hotel or pier pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees wherever needed
• Meals and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

• Museums are closed on Mondays, except for any specific agreement made in advance for visits by big groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
• An adult must accompany children.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shkodër, Albania

Tour start

Shkodër, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.