Albania Classic Tour from North to South, 8 Days / 7 Nights

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Duration

8 Days

Tour Type

City trips

Group Size

4 persons

Location

Albania

Overview

First Day (Tirana - Kruja - Shkodra )

We will start our day in Tirana Airport and continue to Kruja, a city blending nature and history. Visit Kruja's landmarks: the castle, Skanderbeg Museum, and the Art Museum.

Enjoy an Albanian-style lunch with a stunning mountain view. Explore a local market for natural and handmade products. Purchase gifts and capture memorable photos.

Continue our journey to the beautiful and enchanting city of Shkodra.

Head to the hotel for relaxation and overnight stay (Overnight to Shkoder )

Second Day ( Shkodra - Durres )

After Breakfast we continue our first visit in Rozafa Castle. We will visit Ottoman bridge , around 1770, by Kara Mahmud Bushati, the local Ottoman pasha of which the elegant main span measures 13m. The Kiri river it crosses has incredibly blue, clear mountain water.

Then we visit Shkodra lake and the famous Viennese mask factory in the famous pedestrian road of the city of Shkodra.

Enjoy an Albanian-style lunch with a stunning mountain view.

Continue our journey to Durres city. Head to the hotel for relaxation and overnight stay (Overnight in Durres )

Third Day (Durres - Vlore )

After breakfast we will visit the city of Durres, which combines history and coastal nature. In Durres we will visit: Durres Castle, Greek Theater, Byzantine Market, The Tower. After the historical tour, we enjoy the Adriatic Sea on the beaches of Durres and its various activities.

Continue our journey to Vlore city and on the way we visit the Monastery of Ardenica, The Church of Saint Mary within the monastery contains frescos from brothers Kostandin and Athanas Zografi. We head to Vlore, visit the city. The old Muradie Mosque, The main square monument etc. (Overnight to Vlore)

Fourth Day ( Vlore - Saranda )

After Breakfast we head to Saranda by the beautiful scenery of the Albanian coast. On the way we visit the Ali Pasha Castle and and head to Saranda. Visit the Butrint archaeological site (Unesco Site), Ksamil beach. After lunch, relax day (Overnight to Saranda)

Fifth Day ( Saranda - Gjirokaster )

After Breakfast we will head to Gjirokaster City. On the way we visit the Blue Eye Spring and head to Gjirokastra Bazaar, Old town. and Gjirokaster Castle. We also will visit Zekate House, Skenduli House, Rruga Sokaku i Te Mareve

Enjoy an Albanian-style lunch

Head to the hotel for relaxation and overnight stay (Overnight in Gjirokaster)

Sixth Day ( Gjirokaster - Berat )

After breakfast we proceed towards another UNESCO town - Berat, the pride of Albanian antiquity and architecture. Berat forms a wonderful combination of eastern and western cultures, costumes and traditions. The architecture of the old houses, with large windows that overlook the town, is the first think that impresses the visitors.
First stop: the Citadel. It overlooks the river and the modern city as well as the old Christian quarter across the river. The citadel can be reached by a steep road and is still inhabited. Inside the citadel, we visit The iconographic museum Onufri, with painting from the 16 the century, from the famous orthodox painter of that period, Onufri.
Traditional lunch can be organized in a local restaurant inside the castle
(Overnight to Berat)

Seventh Day ( Berat - Tirana )

After breakfast heading to the heart of the capital and its most important square (Skenderbeg Square), where we visit the secret tunnels - the clock tower - the National Museum - Adham Bey Mosque - the Opera - the Tirana Cloud.

Then we head to the longest cable car line in the Balkans at the highest peak of Mount Daiti, where the trip takes 20 minutes to reach the top of the mountain.

In Dajti, you can enjoy many different activities, such as (ziplining, horse riding, adventure forest, golf, and shooting).

Finally, we enjoy delicious food with an open view from one of the highest peaks of Tirana, the capital.

Head to the hotel to rest and prepare for the next day  (Overnight in Tirana)

Eighth Day ( Tirana - Airport )

 

After breakfast enjoy a relax day or according to your flight we head to Rinas Airport hoping to see you again and wishing that the journey has brought you joy and satisfaction.

 

 

 

Included/Excluded

1. Transportation to all the mentioned cities with an English driver at your disposal
2. Book 4-star hotels
3. Breakfast
4. Sim card
5. Taxes
1. Guide
2. Lunch and dinner
3. Museum entrance ticket
4. Gratuities

Travel Styles

Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Festival & Events
Special Interest

Facilities

Wifi

Tour Location

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