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Tirana, Albania
1 night Wed. Sep 03-Thu. Sep 04Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Berat, Albania
1 night Thu. Sep 04-Fri. Sep 05Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Gjirokaster, Albania
2 nights Fri. Sep 05-Sun. Sep 07Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Metsovo, Greece
2 nights Sun. Sep 07-Tue. Sep 09Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Kastoria, Greece
1 night Tue. Sep 09-Wed. Sep 10Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Serres, Greece
1 night Wed. Sep 10-Thu. Sep 11Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Bansko, Bulgaria
2 nights Thu. Sep 11-Sat. Sep 13Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Borovets, Bulgaria
2 nights Sat. Sep 13-Mon. Sep 15Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria
2 nights Mon. Sep 15-Wed. Sep 17Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Devin, Bulgaria
1 night Wed. Sep 17-Thu. Sep 18Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Thassos, Greece
3 nights Thu. Sep 18-Sun. Sep 21Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2 nights Sun. Sep 21-Tue. Sep 23Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Istanbul, Turkey
3 nights Tue. Sep 23-Fri. Sep 26Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
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Things to do in and around Tirana
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The capital and largest city of Albania, Tirana is host to many public institutions and universities, and is the center of the political, economic, and cultural life of the country. The main cultural institutions of Tirana are the National Theater, the National Theater of Opera and Ballet of Albania and the National Arts Gallery. Performances of renowned world composers are regularly performed. The city hosts the Tirana Biennale, Tirana Jazz Festival, Summer Day, White Night, Rally Albania, Buy Albanian Regional Delicacies Expo, and Tirana Fashion Week. Tirana has been redesigning its identity to a Mediterranean city, lined with cafes and nightlife.
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Day trip to Lure National Park
#conservationlands15 Social Media Takeover, May 15, Top 15 Trails to Blaze on BLM’s National Conservation Lands by Bureau of Land Management
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1 nightWed. Sep 03 - Thu. Sep 04
The capital and largest city of Albania, Tirana is host to many public institutions and universities, and is the center of the political, economic, and cultural life of the country. The main cultural institutions of Tirana are the National Theater, the National Theater of Opera and Ballet of Albania and the National Arts Gallery. Performances of renowned world composers are regularly performed. The city hosts the Tirana Biennale, Tirana Jazz Festival, Summer Day, White Night, Rally Albania, Buy Albanian Regional Delicacies Expo, and Tirana Fashion Week. Tirana has been redesigning its identity to a Mediterranean city, lined with cafes and nightlife.
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Things to do in and around Berat
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The coexistence of religious and cultural communities over several centuries, beginning in the 4th century BC into the 18th century is apparent in Berat. The town also bears testimony to the architectural excellence of traditional Balkan housing construction, which date to the late 18th and the 19th centuries. Some of the landmarks of that historical period could be seen in the Berat Castle, churches of the Byzantine era such as the Church of St. Mary of Blaherna (13th century), the Bachelors' Mosque, the National Ethnographic Museum, the Sultan's Mosque (built between 1481 and 1512), Leaden Mosque (built in 1555) and the Gorica Bridge.
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1 nightThu. Sep 04 - Fri. Sep 05
The coexistence of religious and cultural communities over several centuries, beginning in the 4th century BC into the 18th century is apparent in Berat. The town also bears testimony to the architectural excellence of traditional Balkan housing construction, which date to the late 18th and the 19th centuries. Some of the landmarks of that historical period could be seen in the Berat Castle, churches of the Byzantine era such as the Church of St. Mary of Blaherna (13th century), the Bachelors' Mosque, the National Ethnographic Museum, the Sultan's Mosque (built between 1481 and 1512), Leaden Mosque (built in 1555) and the Gorica Bridge.
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Things to do in and around Gjirokaster
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Gjirokaster is a town and a municipality in southern Albania. Lying in the historical region of Epirus, it is the capital of Gjirokaster County. Its old town is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate." Gjirokaster is situated in a valley between the Gjere mountains and the Drino River, at 300 m (984 ft) above sea level. The city is overlooked by the Gjirokaster Castle where Gjirokaster National Folklore Festival is held every five years. Gjirokaster is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha and notable writer Ismail Kadare. It hosts the Eqerem Cabej University.
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Gjirokaster is a town and a municipality in southern Albania. Lying in the historical region of Epirus, it is the capital of Gjirokaster County. Its old town is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate." Gjirokaster is situated in a valley between the Gjere mountains and the Drino River, at 300 m (984 ft) above sea level. The city is overlooked by the Gjirokaster Castle where Gjirokaster National Folklore Festival is held every five years. Gjirokaster is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha and notable writer Ismail Kadare. It hosts the Eqerem Cabej University.
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Things to do in and around Metsovo
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Metsovo is a town in Epirus on the mountains of Pindus in northern Greece. It is the largest centre of Vlach life in Greece. The town is famous for its local cheeses and winemaking industries. Metsovo is also a popular winter vacation destination and a ski resort.
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A lovely modern Greek town that visitors come to for its proximity to the beautiful Meteora park.
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Enjoy the many beaches of Parga, with the backdrop of its cozy houses hugging the rocky hillside above the bays.
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2 nightsSun. Sep 07 - Tue. Sep 09
Metsovo is a town in Epirus on the mountains of Pindus in northern Greece. It is the largest centre of Vlach life in Greece. The town is famous for its local cheeses and winemaking industries. Metsovo is also a popular winter vacation destination and a ski resort.
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Things to do in and around Kastoria
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Kastoria is a city in northern Greece in the region of West Macedonia. The town is known for its many Byzantine churches and Ottoman-era domestic architecture. The Museum of Byzantine History located on Dexamenis Square houses many examples of Byzantine iconography. The Costume Museum and the Monuments Museum are also located in the city.
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1 nightTue. Sep 09 - Wed. Sep 10
Kastoria is a city in northern Greece in the region of West Macedonia. The town is known for its many Byzantine churches and Ottoman-era domestic architecture. The Museum of Byzantine History located on Dexamenis Square houses many examples of Byzantine iconography. The Costume Museum and the Monuments Museum are also located in the city.
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Things to do in and around Serres
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Serres is a city in Macedonia, Greece, capital of the Serres regional unit and second largest city in the region of Central Macedonia. It is one of the administrative and economic centers of Northern Greece. The city is situated some 24 kilometres northeast of the Strymon river and 69 kmnorth-east of Thessaloniki. Local points of interest include the Archaeological Museum of Serres, Sarakatsani Folklore Museum, Mehmet Bey Mosque and the Church of Agios Georgios Kryoneritis.
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1 nightWed. Sep 10 - Thu. Sep 11
Serres is a city in Macedonia, Greece, capital of the Serres regional unit and second largest city in the region of Central Macedonia. It is one of the administrative and economic centers of Northern Greece. The city is situated some 24 kilometres northeast of the Strymon river and 69 kmnorth-east of Thessaloniki. Local points of interest include the Archaeological Museum of Serres, Sarakatsani Folklore Museum, Mehmet Bey Mosque and the Church of Agios Georgios Kryoneritis.
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Things to do in and around Bansko
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Bansko is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 927 m above sea level. It is a popular ski resort and boasts several interesting legends about its foundation. The archaeological traces of the inhabitants of Bansko and the Razlog Valley in general date to the early periods of the Roman Empire. Its main sights include a church, a quaint town center, and hiking opportunities in the vicinity.
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2 nightsThu. Sep 11 - Sat. Sep 13
Bansko is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 927 m above sea level. It is a popular ski resort and boasts several interesting legends about its foundation. The archaeological traces of the inhabitants of Bansko and the Razlog Valley in general date to the early periods of the Roman Empire. Its main sights include a church, a quaint town center, and hiking opportunities in the vicinity.
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Things to do in and around Borovets
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Borovets, known as Chamkoria until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in Sofia Province, on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history that dates back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the 19th Century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian Kings. Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski resort with hotels, restaurants, bars and a network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountains, providing for a whole range of winter sports.
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Day trip to Cherni Peak
Vitosha, Cherni Peak, just windy, no effects to make the clouds look like this Витоша, Черни връх, ветровито. by Ivo Ivov
2 nightsSat. Sep 13 - Mon. Sep 15
Borovets, known as Chamkoria until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in Sofia Province, on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history that dates back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the 19th Century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian Kings. Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski resort with hotels, restaurants, bars and a network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountains, providing for a whole range of winter sports.
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Things to do in and around Koprivshtitsa
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Koprivshtitsa is a historic town in Koprivshtitsa Municipality in Sofia Province, central Bulgaria, lying on the Topolnitsa River among the Sredna Gora mountains. It was one of the centers of the April Uprising in 1876 and is known for its authentic Bulgarian architecture and for its folk music festivals, making it a very popular tourist destination. Koprivshtitsa is one of the characteristic Bulgarian towns, still preserving the atmosphere of the Bulgarian National Revival period of the 19th century. Its points of interests include several remarkable historic houses, great museums, and a charming town center.
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2 nightsMon. Sep 15 - Wed. Sep 17
Koprivshtitsa is a historic town in Koprivshtitsa Municipality in Sofia Province, central Bulgaria, lying on the Topolnitsa River among the Sredna Gora mountains. It was one of the centers of the April Uprising in 1876 and is known for its authentic Bulgarian architecture and for its folk music festivals, making it a very popular tourist destination. Koprivshtitsa is one of the characteristic Bulgarian towns, still preserving the atmosphere of the Bulgarian National Revival period of the 19th century. Its points of interests include several remarkable historic houses, great museums, and a charming town center.
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Things to do in and around Devin
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Devin is a spa town in Smolyan Province in the far south of Bulgaria. It is the administrative center of the homonymous Devin Municipality. Devin is a popular tourist attraction. There is an abundance of hot springs and hence spa resorts in the area. The region was known in antiquity for the healing properties of its mineral springs. The waters have been claimed to treat and heal a variety of maladies: conditions of the skeletal, peripheral nervous, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, skin disorders and others. Its main attractions include nearby natural gems, such as the Devil's Throat Cave, Yagodinska cave, and Trigrad gorge.
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1 nightWed. Sep 17 - Thu. Sep 18
Devin is a spa town in Smolyan Province in the far south of Bulgaria. It is the administrative center of the homonymous Devin Municipality. Devin is a popular tourist attraction. There is an abundance of hot springs and hence spa resorts in the area. The region was known in antiquity for the healing properties of its mineral springs. The waters have been claimed to treat and heal a variety of maladies: conditions of the skeletal, peripheral nervous, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, skin disorders and others. Its main attractions include nearby natural gems, such as the Devil's Throat Cave, Yagodinska cave, and Trigrad gorge.
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Things to do in and around Thassos
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Thasos is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. it is also the name of the largest town of the island. The island has several beaches, and some of the more prominent being Skala Prinos which is also a Blue Flag beach, Pachis, Glykadi, and Skala Potamia that also has a camping site, lots of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. In addition - the village of Astris is a site of a natural swimming pool named Giola. A few other noteable sights include the Archaeological Museum of Thasos, Folklore Museum of Limenaria, Archangel Michael's Monastery and Saint Panteleimon Monastery.
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A northern seaport, established in the 7C BC and known for its many festivals, as well as local cuisine and beautiful scenery.
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3 nightsThu. Sep 18 - Sun. Sep 21
Thasos is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. it is also the name of the largest town of the island. The island has several beaches, and some of the more prominent being Skala Prinos which is also a Blue Flag beach, Pachis, Glykadi, and Skala Potamia that also has a camping site, lots of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. In addition - the village of Astris is a site of a natural swimming pool named Giola. A few other noteable sights include the Archaeological Museum of Thasos, Folklore Museum of Limenaria, Archangel Michael's Monastery and Saint Panteleimon Monastery.
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Things to do in and around Plovdiv
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Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv's history spans 6,000 years, with traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 4000 BC,[3] ranking it among the world's oldest cities. The city has historically developed on seven syenite hills, and is often referred to in Bulgaria as "The City of the Seven Hills." There are many remains preserved from antiquity such as the ancient Plovdiv Roman theatre, Roman odeon, Roman aqueduct, Roman Stadium, the archaeological complex Eirene, and others. Additionally, intriguing museums and places of worship can be found throughout the city.
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2 nightsSun. Sep 21 - Tue. Sep 23
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv's history spans 6,000 years, with traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 4000 BC,[3] ranking it among the world's oldest cities. The city has historically developed on seven syenite hills, and is often referred to in Bulgaria as "The City of the Seven Hills." There are many remains preserved from antiquity such as the ancient Plovdiv Roman theatre, Roman odeon, Roman aqueduct, Roman Stadium, the archaeological complex Eirene, and others. Additionally, intriguing museums and places of worship can be found throughout the city.
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Things to do in and around Istanbul
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Istanbul is an alluring cultural melting pot that spans continents and an unforgettable tourist destination. Turkey’s largest metropolis, Istanbul offers a perfect balance between ancient history, cultural diversity, delightful cuisine, colorful bazaars and markets, and breathtaking sights.
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Now a bustling industrial metropolis, the Ottoman empire's first major capital is full of history, markets, parks and attractions.
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Dating to 8C BC, this city boasts a variety of well-preserved Roman ruins, as well as remnants from the Ottoman and other periods.
3 nightsTue. Sep 23 - Fri. Sep 26
Istanbul is an alluring cultural melting pot that spans continents and an unforgettable tourist destination. Turkey’s largest metropolis, Istanbul offers a perfect balance between ancient history, cultural diversity, delightful cuisine, colorful bazaars and markets, and breathtaking sights.
Istanbul, a dynamic city where history and culture seamlessly blend with modernity and vibrant energy, boasts a rich tapestry of experiences for travelers.
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