This activity starts with the transport by vehicle towards the village “Asim Zeneli”. The path with medium difficulty passes through the pedestrian road that first descends to the stream east of the village “Asim Zeneli” and then begins the climb to the hill of Antigone. Walking traverses a terrain with soft and massive Mediterranean shrubland and lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
You will enter the park of Antigone from the west and you will find yourself in front of the agora of the ancient city built in 295 BC. The city built by King Piro of Epirus in honor of his wife Antigone was discovered around the 1970s. Since that period about 7% of the city’s ruins have been identified. The journey inside the park of Antigone will stop at the paleo-Christian mosaic of the 5th century on the floor of a basilica built of ancient stones. There will be a detailed description of the finds and ruins in the artisan neighborhood where the social status and life of the inhabitants of Antigone will be explained and at the end of the visit we will continue towards the acropolis of the ancient city. Inside the park it can take about an hour to relax. The city with a strategic position offers an excellent panorama of the valley.
Those who prefer to continue without lunch will instead enjoy a relaxing break at Antigonea, where they can rest and enjoy the snacks they’ve brought with them, surrounded by the beauty and history of the site. The return route follows the trail through the village of Epirot at the foot of the medieval village of Tranoshishtë. The descent is of low to medium difficulty, with some steeper sections and striking natural beauty. The path runs alongside one of the most important water sources in the area, with a peaceful pastoral setting and small herds accompanying the scenery throughout the year. At the end of the hike, guests can choose to enrich their experience with a traditional lunch (optional and available for groups of more than four people). A delicious meal with regional specialties will be served in the village of Asim Zeneli, offering a taste of the rich culinary and cultural traditions of Lunxhëria.
To book this trip you must contact at least 2 day in advance.
Lunch available for groups of more than 4 people.
Price for a group of 2 people ( without lunch ): 57 Euros / Person
Price for a group of 4+ people ( with lunch ): 67 Euros / Person
Over 8 people: 5 % Discount
Participants must provide clothing and shoes suitable for hiking, 2 liters of water.
Other items: sunscreen, hats, personal medications, changeable clothes.
Includes: round trip transportation as well as guides in Albanian or English.
Min : 2 persons
Max : 14 persons
Time : 09 : 00
