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Private tour to Monastery of Costar and Gjin Aleksi Mosque
Ksamil, Albania
From 3 hours to 4 hours
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What You Will Do
1-Monastery of Our Lady of Costaras.
One finds the east of the ancient city of Phenicia, built inside a cave of the mountain of Costaras. first painted in 1332 on the northwest arcade and later in the years 1690 -1770 was united with the rest of the space. It is dedicated to the Assumption, celebrated on August 15, and is a major pilgrimage site until the Himara.Carved in the rock, the church retains great historical values provided therein the "crypt" operated during the Turkish secret school, with last teacher Pili Pappas.
2-Gjin Aleksi Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Gjin Aleksit) is a 15th century mosque in
the village of Rusan, near Delvinë, Albania.The mosque is distinguished for the
high quality of acoustics that is obtained through casks that are strate...
One finds the east of the ancient city of Phenicia, built inside a cave of the mountain of Costaras. first painted in 1332 on the northwest arcade and later in the years 1690 -1770 was united with the rest of the space. It is dedicated to the Assumption, celebrated on August 15, and is a major pilgrimage site until the Himara.Carved in the rock, the church retains great historical values provided therein the "crypt" operated during the Turkish secret school, with last teacher Pili Pappas.
2-Gjin Aleksi Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Gjin Aleksit) is a 15th century mosque in
the village of Rusan, near Delvinë, Albania.The mosque is distinguished for the
high quality of acoustics that is obtained through casks that are strate...
What's Included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Phoenice Archaeological Park
1 hour
Visit Monastery of Our Lady of Costaras About The Monastery Of Saint Mary In Kostar Kostar is a tiny village on the slopes of the mountain. The Monastery of Saint Mary is beautifully built at the face of a steep cliff, which makes it a very special location for a monastery. The building is literally carved out of a rock and has a spectacular view over the surrounding valley and villages. The monastery dates all the way back to 1332 when the first parts were built. The monastery was later extended between 1690-1770. So the building is really old but very beautifully decorated with wall paintings and wooden furniture, so not surprisingly it’s considered as a pilgrimage site by many.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Visit Saranda.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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