VISIT TO THE KASTRIOT’S FAMILY BIRTHPLACE
8:30 Departure from Peshkopi. Experience of Peshkopi city.
During this short journey of the city, you can learn about Peshkopi’s as a center of “Orthodox Bishops” (which later became the center of the Islamic religion in the 1600s); the old quarter with its characteristic Ottoman style buildings; cobbled alleys and the bazaar.
Visit the Peshkopi Museum, which is located on the Elez Isufi Boulevard in the city center and displays about 2,000 objects. It is divided into three sections: history, archaeology, and ethnography, all of which reflect the material and spiritual culture and history of Diber from the early Neolithic to modern day. Items include a variety of folk costumes, rugs and carpets, various weapons since the Illyrian period, coins etc.
10:30 Coffee on “Linden Boulevard” of Peshkopi.
10:50 Departure by bus for Kastriot
11:05 Visit Kastriot village
The first stop will be at the monument to the Kastrioti Family, in the village of Kastriot. Visitors are acquainted with the historical places that are still used as: The Well of Gjon Ogradja, Gjon Tower, and the Ancient Quarter of Çelias, where four churches, including three Illyrian tombs, were located.
12:30 Visit the Battle of Torvioll monument
Stop at the Battle of Torvioll monument, Description of the Battle, of the Creek of Scampino, the Castle of Voleza, which was under the administration of the Kastrioti Family. Then we will move to the Cape of Town, where the massacre of Çidhna began in 1466. The tour continues with the visit to the Lower Çidhna, and then to the Field of Mosdona. Here, visitors will also explore the Skanderbeg Fortress at Qafë-Kala.
13: 00 Visit the fish farm
13:30 Lunch at Krashi Fish Farm.
14:30 Hiking to Seta Canyon, Skanderbeg Fortress, and the Cape of the Town
By bus we will head to the Cape of the Town, visitors can hike up the hill to see the panoramic view of the Seta canyon below. From the observation point at the irrigation canal of Seta, visitors will be able to see the Skanderbeg Fortress, which is natural and there are sites and old ruins. From Sopanika viewing point, visitors can see the Sopanika waterfall and cave.
17:30 Accommodation and dinner in guest houses Arbi in Arras village