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Join Us for a 10-Day Tour of Albania's Highlights
We invite you to experience a captivating 10-day journey through Albania's stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. This thoughtfully designed itinerary includes visits to the picturesque Albanian Riviera, the historic towns of Berat and Gjirokastër, and the vibrant capital, Tirana.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Tirana Airport - Tirana
Arrive in Tirana and transfer to your hotel.. Overnight Tirana 4-star central located
Day 2
Tirana, Shkoder and Kruje
Leaving Tirana we head to Shkoder. Shkoder is one of the oldest cities in the Balkans and was once a capital of the Illyrian state. We visit the castle then have time to walk in the pedestrian area and visit the cathedral and mosque. before travelling to Kruja, one of Albania’s most important towns due to the part it played in the resistance against the Ottomans. Visit the Skanderbeg Museum and the castle. There may be time to visit the old bazaar, where you can see the local artisans and their handmade souvenirs. Overnight in Kruja – Hotel Panorama
Day 3
Durres and Berat
Drive to the coastal city of Durres, Albania’s second largest. Explore its sites including the Roman amphitheatre and Archaeological Museum before continuing to the stunning town of Berat, with its white houses clinging to the hillsides. We visit the citadel which contains numerous churches and an interesting museum, and has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Overnight. Hotel Portik or Colombo 4*
Day 4
Ardenica Monastery, Apollonia, Vlore
Today we visit Ardenice Monastery, a 13th century Byzantine site locally famed for hosting the wedding of the hero Skanderbeg. We continue from here to the ruins of Apollonia, an atmospheric set of Roman remains on a remote hillside and once an important city in the region. Later in the day we travel to the coastal city of Vlora and have a short sightseeing tour. Overight at Hotel Kraal, Regina city or similar
Day 5
Vlora Llogara- Dhermi- Himara- Butrint
After breakfast we will drive through the wonderful scenery among the pinewoods. Stop at Panorama view point, where you can enjoy the best views of the Ioanian Sea. Continue driving through the fertile slopes and villages, along Dhermi, stop in Dhemi one of the best Albanian beaches and drive to Himara. En route making a short visit to the bay of Porto Palermo where the castle of Ali Pasha is situated. Depart for Saranda the hillside town facing the sea, famous for its magnificent, “Butrinti” archeological site, we will visit the well preserved ruins of the ancient city of Butrint and its museum hosted in the Venetian castle, Butrint: is a National park that includes a very well preserved archaeological area, an uncontaminated vegetation area of Mediterranean, and has also a lake that is connected to the Ionian sea by a natural channel. The wetlands around the lake are shelter for different animals and aquatic species in danger of extinction. The excavations and studies has proved that during the VII and the VI centuries BC. .After the visits in Butrint, we will continue to must beautiful sea side village of Ksamil, free time at Ksamil beach and continue to Saranda. Overnight Hotel 4,stars
Day 6
Saranda
Breakfast. Free time or optional ½ day trip to Kakome village, spend time on the beach.
Overnight in Saranda. Hotel 4 stars
Day 7
Saranda- Blue Eye- Gjirokaster – BENJA - Permet
After breakfast drive to Gjirokastar on the way we have a short stop in Blue Eye National Park, a fairy tale landscape of mountains and the clear waters of the Bistrica river. depart for Gjirokastra with we explore Gjirokaster, known for its distinct and traditional architecture. We have time to explore this UNESCO listed site, with its imposing citadel and numerous houses with typical styling. We visit the castle and old bazaar area before transferring to drive to village of Benja and stop at the famous thermal waters which form six beautiful small natural pools. In the afternoon drive to the small town of Permet. Overnight. Hotel Vila Permet
Day 8
Permet and Korce
After breakfast the journey continue through the mountains towards Korca, we enjoy wonderful panoramic views. This afternoon we arrive in Korca where we should have some time to explore. Overnight – Hotel Park Plaza
Day 9
Voskopoja and Tirana
This morning we continue to Voskopoja, once an ancient city rich in history, with interesting Romanesque architecture and Orthodox churches featuring some of the best 18th century frescoes in Southern Europe; today it is a small mountain village around 1300m above sea level. We will continue to Tirana begin a tour of the city. We visit Skanderbeg Square, dedicated to Albania’s national hero, and the Mosque of Ethem Bey, one of the oldest buildings in Tirana. We then visit Bunk Art 2 – an old atomic bunker, now a museum representing the days of the communist regime in the country. Overnight in Tirana Hotel 4-star
Day 10
Tirana – Departure
After breakfast, free time at your leisure, Transfer to the airport for your departure (B)
- Transfers from and to Airport
- All the transfers with modern a/c vehicles/throughout the tour
- Experienced Guides in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Polish.
- Accommodation for 9 nights in good 4* hotels, with breakfast
- All taxes
- Flight Tickets
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities/Tip to Driver/Guide estimation 40 euro pp
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