Intro
Albania has a proud and ancient history, and today is littered with ancient sites that few outsiders have visited. Apollonia, an ancient city in Illyria located on the Aous River, was founded in 588 BC by Greek colonists from Corfu and Corinth. Excavations conducted by Albanian archaeologists in the 1960s near the modern village of Saraqinishte led to the identification of the fortified city of Antigonea, believed to have been founded by Pyrrhus, the Molossian king, in 296 BC for his wife Antigone. The jewel in the crown, however, is undoubtedly Butrint. Originally ancient Greek, this remarkable site was built upon and extended by Romans, Byzantines and Venetians, each leaving their unique fingerprints on this exceptionally preserved site.
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Archaeology of Albania (1-8 days)
Step back in time to Albania's ancient history
Hiking and cycling in Albania (2-7 days)
Fairytale landscapes, pine forests and breathtaking panoramic views
Birds of Albania
Grey herons, sandpipers and little ringed plovers
Balkan Explorer (20 days)
Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro & Bosnia
Archaeology of the Balkans (19 days)
Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians & Ottomans
Albania Explorer (10 days)
Discover this pocket-sized Balkan gem
Raymond & Janet Sterling (USA) , Tailormade BalkansWe were looking for a land tour in the Balkans and contacted Travel The Unknown. The staff were very responsive in setting up a private tour schedule for us that proved to be perfect and reasonable in cost. We have just got back from our travels and can say that it was certainly a good choice The itinerary was varied and interesting and the accommodation well chosen. The quality and price of the food and wine in the region were an added bonus. Our drivers/guides were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. They went out of their way to accommodation our interests and preference.s Highly recommended!
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Laurel & Paul Smallwood , Balkan Odyssey & Albanian Odyssey, BalkansThe Balkans is a fascinating part of the world to visit with such complex histories. Wonderful scenery, great food, terrific variety of accommodation and especially loved the vineyards and wine tastings! Albania was such a surprise package! So much more than we anticipated and so much to see and do in this small country. Stunning scenery and roads generally better than we expected. Go before the rest of the world discovers this gem.
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