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Explore Albania in 7 days. Discover the secret treasures of this country and meet the local people. Visit the best parts of Albania and learn about its culture.
2023 TOUR DATE TOUR STATUS
7 - 13 April Guaranteed departure
20 - 26 April Guaranteed departure
01 - 07 May Guaranteed departure
11 - 17 May Guaranteed departure
23 - 29 June Guaranteed departure
03 - 09 June Guaranteed departure
24 –30 June Guaranteed departure
05 - 11 July Guaranteed departure
20 - 26 July Guaranteed departure
02-08 August Guaranteed departure
16-22 August Guaranteed departure
02 - 08 Sept Guaranteed departure
19 - 25 Sep Guaranteed departure
01 - 07 October Guaranteed departure
15 - 21 October Guaranteed departure
16 -25 October Guaranteed departure
Price for Individuals on requests
Note: We work with 4* hotels.
Group Tour Price
Minimum 10 pax – please get in touch with us for a fast quote BB, HB, or FB including entrance fees.
If you're interested in booking a trip with us, we would be happy to provide you with a personalized quote based on your specific needs and preferences. Please keep in mind that we work with 4-star hotels to ensure that our customers have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
For group tours, our prices are based on a minimum of 10 people. If you have a group of 10 or more and would like a quick quote, please don't hesitate to contact us. We offer BB (bed and breakfast), HB (half board), and FB (full board) packages that include entrance fees to various attractions.
Itineraries
Day 1
Tirana Airport- Tirana
Meet with our representatives at Tirana Airport-transfer to Tirana. Begin the tour of Tirana City. It starts with a newly opened Atonic nuclear bunker, the Bunk’Art2 museum in Tirana opened to the public describing it as a museum throwing light on political persecution during the Albanian communist era. The museum – called Bunk’Art 2 – is also intended as a memorial to the tens of thousands of people who were imprisoned and executed by the communist regime,” continue with National Historical museum followed by a stop at the Mosque of Et`hem Bey built-in 1793. The Opera House (National Theatre of Opera and Ballet) looks over Scanderbeg Square. A walk in the main boulevard provides a close sight of the City Hall and several Governmental buildings, on both sides. You cannot miss the National Gallery of Arts along this walk. In the evening, a visit to the former Communist Residential area, with modern bars, restaurants, and pubs were populated by different age groups, especially Albanian youth. . Overnight in Tirana Boutique 4* Hotel located in the center
Day 2
Durres- Apolonia- Vlora
After breakfast depart to drive to Durres – One of Albania’s oldest cities, the country’s main seaport, the second largest industrial center after Tirana. Durres lies on a small peninsula on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The city was colonized by the Greeks in 627 B.C. Named Epidamnos, which later became Dyrrachium. From the Venetian Tower at the harbor, the Medieval Town Wall leads to the Amphitheatre (capacity 15,000 spectators) dating back to the 2nd century AD. and containing an early Christian Crypt with a rare wall mosaic. Between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, Durres was an important port and trading center on the Via Egnatia trading route between Rome and Byzantium (Istanbul). After a great number of earthquakes, the main part of the old town sank into the sea or collapsed and was subsequently built over. Visit the Amphitheatre and the Archaeological Museum. Drive to Apollonia. The city of Apollonia was found at the beginning of the 7th century BC by the Greek colonists coming from Corinth and Corcyra, on the top of the ancient dwelling site of Illyrian Glaukos. Apollonian was in Roman times, a large and flourishing city near the Aoos river (today Vjosa). Of great interest to be visited are; The Encircling Wall, the monuments of Agonothetes, the Library, the Odeon, the Portico, the house with mosaics, The Museum of Apollonia, the Church of St. Mary. . Depart to Vlora city. Arrival in Vlora and afternoon city tour in Vlora. Vlora is a coastal city. As an ancient dwelling place, it is known by the IV century B.C. as Aulona. It is the only of the major seaports, but also of great historical importance as it was there in 1912 the Assembly was convened to proclaim Albanian as an independent state and to set up the first National Government headed by Ismail Qemali. Overnight in Hotel 4* center located
Day 3
Vlora- Himara- Saranda
After breakfast the group will depart to Saranda, passing through the Albanian Riviera Radhima bay is one of the most fantastic areas of Vlore bay. The evergreen hills, the golden beaches, the crystal water, and the clear air are the treasury of our country. The only functioning Yacht port in South Albania is positioned in this part of the Albanian Riviera. Continue driving along the high mountain and fascinated view of Albanian beauty and arriving at LLogara national park Llogora is located 42 km south of Vlore. The park is covered by colored intense pine forest. He is rich in wildlife like roe deer, squirrels, foxes, wolves, and wild boars This Park offers a fine and attractive landscape and characteristic areas with dominant points. It has great potential for the development of eco-tourism, air sports, excursions, and trekking. For the air sports fans, this park offers accommodation possibilities. Leave Llogara and continue our trip, where the guest will be faced with other traditional Villages like, Dhermi, Himara, and stop for lunch in a local restaurant by the sea, Borsh, which mostly are known for the citrus growth and olive trees. Of interest to be Mentioned is Porto Palermo, where the Ali Pasha Castle stands like a barrier in front of the blue rocky sea as a protection for the country. Upon arrival in Saranda, Overnight in Hotel 4* center located
Day 4
Saranda- Butrint – Ksamil Village- Saranda
After breakfast departure to Butrinti National park full-day tour, Butrinti with its archaeological artifacts prove that during the 7th and the 6th centuries BC Butrint was a proto-urban center, but it was only during the 5th century BC that it turned into a fully developed city. By the end of the 4th century the agora, the boulevard, a small temple, and the theatre holding 1500 seats were built up, the latter one, fortunately, being preserved till our days. The complex of the theatre and other buildings like Asklep’s temple, portico, roman baths form the most magnificent part of the ancient city. During late antiquity and early Middle Ages, Butrinti flourished. The construction of the baptistery, which is the most important monument of the early Christian period, dates from this time. The baptistery, which has a round shape with a diameter of 13.50 m, is laid with multicolored geometric and animal mosaic motifs and bears special artistic values. The hall has two rows of granite colonnades upon which the roof rests. Lunch in Ksamil Village seaside restaurant after the tour. Drive back to Saranda and continue to Lekursi Castle overlooking Saranda town and Corfu Island where we can enjoy the Sunset. Overnight in Hotel 4* center located
Day 5
Saranda- Gjirokastra- Berat
After breakfast depart to Gjirokastra, with optional visits en route to Mesopotamia Ancient Byzantine Church Blue eye water spring, natural attraction for centuries Upon arrival in Gjirokastra, start a city tour Many houses in Gjirokastër, old town, have a distinctive local style that has earned the city the nickname “Town of the Stones” because most of the old houses have roofs covered with stones. Of great importance and interesting to visit, are The Museum of Weapons (inside the castle)The Ethnographic Museum or known as the Enver Hoxha house, The Castle of Gjirokastra, The characteristic house of Zekate, an important family in Gjirokastra. Visit the castle the weapon museum and Enver Hoxha birth house after the city tour in Gjirokastra, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in the city and depart for Berat city. Overnight in Berat. Overnight in Hotel 4* center located
Day 6
Berat- Kruja
After breakfast. Start Berat city tour. Berat, known as the “City of one thousand windows” and declared a Museum City, part of UNESCO heritage site, Berat, overshadowed to the east by Tomorr Mountain 2415 m, it is an ancient Illyrian settlement founded in the 4th & 5th centuries B.C. on the territory of the Illyrian tribe of Desarettes. The town is composed of 3 parts; Gorica, situated on the far side of the river; Mangalem, situated on the fortress side of the river and the Residential quarter within the fortress known as Kalaja. The old part of the city has some religious buildings like mosques and Byzantine churches. The old name of the city was Antipatrea. Visit the Fortress, the Onufri’s Museum. Depart to Kruja is situated north – East of Tirana, 560m above sea level on the slopes of Sari – Salltiku Mountain. Kruja has been inhabited since the 3rd century B.C. It was mentioned for the first time as a Christian religious center in the year 879. The famous English painter, Edward Lear, who visited Kruje in 1848, wrote: “Kruje, a charming little town all up in the sky”. Visit the fortress, Skanderbeg Museum, Ethnographic Museum, and the old Bazaar from the 15 century. Overnight in Hotel 4* Hotel Panorama
Day 7
Kruja- Airport
After breakfast free time at your leisure, before the transfer to Tirana Airport- End of the services.
- Transfers from and to Airport
- All the transfers with modern a/c vehicles/throughout the tour
- Experienced Tour Guide . Speaking tour guide/driver (separate driver and guide only for 6 or more participants) Museum entry fees,
- Accommodation for 6 nights in good 4* hotels, with breakfast
- All taxes
- Flight Tickets
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities/Tip to Driver/Guide
- Entrance fees (approx. 40 Euro pp)
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