Visit to Village of Lazarat in Gjirokastra, Albania

New5 hFree cancellationBy Enis Travel Tours

About this activity

Lazarat is the first neighbor of the ancient city of Gjirokastra and, on the other hand, bordered by the village belt of the Dropull area. The village lies on the slopes of Mali i Gjerë and at the southern end of the province of Labëria, on the right side of the road Gjirokastër - Kakavija, Lazarat has an ancient history, starting from the Illyrian period. According to a legend, there were two brothers; Clay and Color. Argjiri, with his sons, built the castle of Gjirokastra, while Kollori built a smaller castle in the territory of today's Lazarat, where its ruins are still located. In the century. XVI the village resisted the pressure for Islamization and, consequently, a part of the population had moved to Greece, where even today there is a village called Lazarat, whose inhabitants until recently spoke the Albanian language. The Lazarats supported Ali Pasha Tepelena with weapons and fought for the protection of Ioannina from the Ottoman army.

What's included

✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓You can chose the place where you want to enjoy a coffe or tea.
✓Parking Fees
✓You can contact us in advance for anything else you need .

Meeting and pickup

Go to the center of the city of Gjirokastra near the Vodafone Shop or just call us and we can pick you up at any address in the city of Gjirokastra

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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