Mesolongi (Messolonghi), Greece
Monterrasol Travel minivan private tour.
Greece+Albania off-season UNESCO sites tour 19 days from Igoumenitsa. Visit most of UNESCO Greece mainland and Albania places.tour ID: #141
off-season only tour
Tour highlightsGreece+Albania off-season UNESCO sites tour 19 days from Igoumenitsa. Monterrasol Travel minivan private tour. Visit most of UNESCO Greece mainland and Albania places. This off-season 19 days (18 nights) tour covers several important UNESCO World Heritage sites located in Greece mainland and south Albania. Together with that will also visited numerous UNESCO Tentative List sites. Come to see beautiful Mediterranean land and visit stunning sites in the off-peak months! During the tour here is plenty of things to do: from fascinating museums to imposing archaeological sites, and from mouthwatering gastronomy to perfect- picture villages and towns. Both Greece and Albania is the ideal destination if you enjoy nature and dramatic landscapes, regardless the time of the year you plan to visit it. The tour will start and finish in Igoumenitsa (Greece) and will take 19 days (18 nights). During this tour you will visit Butrint, Lëkurësi, Porto Palermo, Apollonia, Berat, Gjirokastër, Ioannina, Dodoni, Metsovo, Meteora, Larissa, Servia, Aigai, Volos, Thermopylae, Delphi, Arachova, Hosios Loukas, Galaxidi, Nafpaktos, Rio, Mesolongi, Oiniades, Arta, Nicopolis, Parga located in Albania, Greece. We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Igoumenitsa. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place. Overall, with this tour you will visit 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 5 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List). This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #141 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for private travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #141. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries. This tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). Border crossing for this tripThis route require border crossing. You must have valid travel document with you. Please check with your embassy which documents are requested for border crossing to Albania. Money and paymentsIn each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use. Last reviewed: 1 April 2020 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Igoumenitsa, Greece day 1: travel to Lekuresi, visit Lekuresi castle, travel to Sarande and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Sarande; accommodation in Sarande Tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1964 km. If you like this private tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #141. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes. Places on the routeButrint, AlbaniaKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, fortress, park; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Lëkurësi (Lekuresi), AlbaniaKnown for castle, viewpoint Lekuresi castle is a ruined castle in Lekuresi, southern Albania. The 16th century castle is located on a strategic hill point overlooking the town of Sarande, southeast of the town center. Porto Palermo, AlbaniaKnown for castle also known as castle of Panormi, or Ali Pasha Castle, or Ali Pasha Tepelena fortress (don't mix with other castles related to Ali Pasha, especially one castle (sooner small fort) located in Butrint Apollonia, AlbaniaKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum, orthodox monastery; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Berat, AlbaniaKnown for architecture, bridge, byzantine empire, castle, historical center, medieval old town, museum, river, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Gjirokastër (Gjirokaster), AlbaniaKnown for fortress, historical center, medieval old town, museum, viewpoint; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Ioannina, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, fortress, lake, museum, park, venetian empire, orthodox monastery The charming Ioannina, the capital and largest city of the Epirus region, with a picturesque historic center, a castle built in 528 AD that is the oldest Byzantine fortress in the country, among other landmarks worth discovering, is a great year-round destination. Undoubtedly one of the most atmospheric cities in this corner of the country, Ioannina is set on the shore of Lake Pamvotida. Dodoni, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Metsovo, GreeceKnown for architecture, mountain town, museum, viewpoint, winery A mountain town, amphitheatrically built across the slope of the Pindus Mountain range, with a unique commercial history, Mestovo has year-round activities, enhanced by its specialty wines and cheeses. Metsovo has tons of authentic character; well known as a mountain escape by locals, it is a year-round destination that offers gorgeous surroundings, even more so in the winter, when majestic white snow blankets the village. Meteora, GreeceKnown for landmark, nature, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Larissa, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; ancient theatre is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Servia, GreeceKnown for byzantine empire, castle Aigai (Aegae), GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Volos, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, beach, coastal town, marina, museum, nature, seaport Volos, one of the cities that never ceases to amaze! It is not only conveniently located for exploring Mount Pelion (the Centaurs mountain) and the Sporades Islands, but it is also a renowned gastronomic attraction in Greece. Thermopylae, GreeceKnown for landmark, monument The Spartan king Leonidas and the historic Battle of Thermopylae. Delphi, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Arachova, GreeceKnown for free time, mountain town While Greece is known as a beach holiday destination, few know that it's also perfect for a green holiday. The lovely Arachova is a great destination! You will quickly see why Greece is much more than just a summer destination. Hosios Loukas, GreeceKnown for orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Galaxidi, GreeceKnown for coastal town, free time, marina Galaxidi is a lovely coastal town located on the northern shores of the Corinthian gulf, in central Greece where it seems time has come to a standstill, perfect for a green and relaxing holiday. Nafpaktos, GreeceKnown for beach, castle, coastal town, marina Nafpaktos, also known as Lepanto during part of its history, is one of Greece's most beautiful beach towns, located on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth. Nafpaktos will seduce you with its traditional character and peaceful atmosphere. Rio, GreeceKnown for beach, bridge, coastal town, fortress, seaport, viewpoint Rio is a town in the suburbs of Patras and is the northernmost municipal unit of the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. Rio has been a strategic point since antiquity. From early 19th century at the cape over Rio is located an old Turkish castle (the "Castle of the Morea"). Mesolongi (Messolonghi), GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town, lake, landmark, wildlife The Messolonghi Lagoons complex, classified as a national park, is not only one the most important wetlands in the Mediterranean, protected by the Ramsar Convention and included in the Natura 2000 network, but also one of the richest natural fish production centers of the country which is formed between the deltas of the Acheloos and Evinos rivers. The site is important for breeding, staging and wintering waterbirds and exhibits a considerable degree of endemism in plant and fish species. Wintering birds include the globally threatened Pelecanus crispus. Messolonghi Lagoon is a favourite birding destination all year round. Oiniades (Oeniadae), GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Arta, GreeceKnown for bridge, byzantine empire, castle, museum, orthodox cathedral Arta is a city in northwestern Greece, and was known in ancient times as Ambracia. Arta is known for the medieval bridge over the Arachthos River, for well-preserved 13th-century castle. Byzantine period in Arta's history is reflected in its many Byzantine churches. Nicopolis, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Butrint was an ancient Greek and later Roman town and bishopric in Epirus. It declined in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the town. Today it is an archaeological site in Albania, close to the Greek border. The town is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000. Parga, GreeceKnown for beach, castle, coastal town The colorful Parga lies on the Ionian coast between the cities of Preveza and Igoumenitsa, northwestern Greece. Parga is a resort town known for its impressive natural environment, splendid beaches, beautiful architecture and the charming islets dotting the turquoise bay, among other things. Tour mapTour starts in: Igoumenitsa, Greece 
day 1: Lekuresi castle, Sarande free time; accommodation in Sarande Tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1964 km. Availability of this tourCheck availability for another period:
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The min amount of people in this tour: 1 This private tour is not available from 12 May to 31st August. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?Towns and places on the routeWhat tour include• transport with driver • transport in van with air conditioner • tour director all time with you • transportation for your group only, no foreigners • accommodation in *** hotels or pensions • accommodation in double rooms • accommodation with breakfast only • english spoken driver and tour director What tour not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas |
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