Best of Albania

8 Days

Overview

Serices Included : 

  • 1 night at Sky Tower hotel in Tirana / Sheraton Tirana on option
  • 1 night at Grand Europa hotel in Shkodra
  • 1 night at Fier hotel in Fier
  • 1 night at Vlora International hotel in Vlora
  • 1 night at Butrinti hotel in Saranda
  • 1night at  Argjiro hotel in Gjirokastra
  • 1 night at Millenium hotel in Pogradec
  •  English   speaking guide
  • Local guides according to the programme
  • Tickets of the museums , entrance fees &  portage
  • A modern coach at the disposal during all the programme
  • 8 dinners , 8 breakfasts , 6 lunches

 

Highlights :

  • Visit the National Museum in Tirana & Scanderbeg museum in Kruja
  • Explore the most attractive parts of Tirana
  • Visit the ancient amphitheatre of Durres & byzantine city walls
  • Enjoy the beauty of countryside & valley of Permet
  • Visit the Castle of Rozafa in Shkodra & Castle of Argjiro in Gjirokastra
  • Enjoy the beauty of Saranda and splendid ancient city of Butrinti
  • Explore the unspoiled sea & nature of the Albanian Riviera
  • See the ancient city of Apollonia  , Bylis  & Monastery of Ardenica
  • Visit the castle of Berati & Onufri’s museum.
  • Dine at a local restaurant and have free time for personal adventures

Itinerary

Arrival at “ Mother Teresa“ airport, transfer to Tirana. After accommodation, city sightseeing of the main objects of Tirana & visit of National Museum, welcome dinner will be served at Petrela ‘s fortress, overnight at Sky Tower hotel.

After breakfast departure to Kruja, visit of Scanderbeg museum & ethnographic museum . Free time to enjoy the scenery from the castle. Transfer to Shkodra. On the way visit of Scanderbeg’s grave in Lezha. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Lezha. After the lunch departure to Shkodra. In the afternoon visit of Rozafa’s castle & Leaden Mosque. Accommodation & dinner at Grand Europa Hotel. After the dinner free time to explore the city on your own.

This morning, after breakfast, we will start with visit of Mes(i) Bridge & then will follow the itinerary to Durres. City sightseeing including forum, amphitheatre, byzantine walls, Rotonda & Archaeological museum. Lunch will be served at a fish local restaurant. After lunch visit of Arapaj’s basilica. In the afternoon visit of the Apollonia site. Accommodation & dinner at Fier hotel.

Leaving Fier on the way Berat, a short visit of Monastery of Ardenica. Visits of Berat including Castle, Onufri’s museum, Gorica area, King & Bachelor Mosques & Cathedral & Alvati Teke. Lunch will be served at a nice restaurant . In the afternoon visit of Bylis site & departure to Vlora. Dinner overnight. Time at leasure to enjoy the city on your own.

This morning Vlora sightseeing of the main objects. Our route will pass along the Albanian Riviera enjoying the beauties of nature & unspoiled beaches of Jonian sea Free time & lunch in Himara. Late in the afternoon arrival in Saranda. Accommodation & overnight at Butrinti hotel. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

After breakfast departure to Butrinti site. Visit of the ancient city, museum & synagogue. Lunch will be served in a private local restaurant. Departure to Gjirokastra. We will visit the Fortress & Zekati house. Accommodation & dinner at Argjiro hotel. Time at leisure to explore this interesting medieval city on your own.

Leaving Gjirokastra, our route to Korca will pass via Tepelena - Permet - Erseke through valleys of unspoiled nature. Short breaks & information during the road. Lunch will be served in a nice restaurant with local food in Korca. In the afternoon, visit of the Museum of Icons. Free time. Late in the afternoon departure to Pogradec. Dinner & overnight.

After breakfast departure to Tirana via Pogradec - Elbasan. Arrival to airport, end of the services.

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