Itinerary

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

Day 1 :

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.

Day 2 :

Second Day

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.

Day 3 :

Third Day

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.

Day 4 :

Fourth Day

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.

Day 5 :

Fifth Day

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.

Day 6 :

Sixth Day

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.

Day 7 :

Seventh Day

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.

Day 8 :

Eighth Day

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

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