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- Folklore evening with traditional cuisine
- Various UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Discover hidden gems off the beaten path
- Arrival and Tirana
- Apollonia and Berat
- Vlora, Himara and Saranda
- Butrint and Blue Eye
- Gjirokastra, Korce and Pogradec
- Elbasan – hotel change
- Kruje and Shkodra
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival and Tirana
The day starts with a walk through the city centre. Over the last 25 years, Tirana has transformed from a dark, communist-era city into a vibrant, international metropolis. The tour continuesto the hotel in the Durres area.
- 1 x private coach transfer from Tirana airport to the city centre and to the hotel
2 Apollonia and Berat (240 km)
Drive to Apollonia, a key ancient Illyrian city on the Via Egnatia, to explore its ruins, including temples, the Agora, and a theater. Next stop in Berat, the "City of 1000 Windows," with hillside white houses and historic sites like its castle, churches, and mosques. Wine tasting with a snack in the Berat area before returning to the hotel in Durres.
- 1 x FD private coach hire for the Apollonia and Berat excursion
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Apollonia and Berat excursion
- 1 x entrance to the Apollonia Archeological Site
- 1 x wine tasting with snacks in the Berat area
3 Vlora, Himara and Saranda – hotel change (240 km)
Drive to Vlora, where Albania declared independence in 1912. Journey through the mountain villages to the 1,027m Llogara Pass, then descend to the Riviera and visit of Himara. Last stop in Saranda, famous for its scenic promenade. Overnight stay and dinner in the Saranda area.
- 1 x FD private coach hire for the Vlora, Himara and Saranda excursion
- 1 x FD tour guide for theVlora, Himara and Saranda excursion
4 Butrint and Blue Eye (80 km)
Short version: Visit Butrint, a UNESCO site near Saranda, to explore its iconic ancient ruins. Stop at the Byzantine Mesopotam Church and the Blue Eye Spring, a mesmerizing natural sight with its vivid blue waters and lush surroundings, before returning to Saranda for dinner at the hotel.
- 1 x FD private coach hire for the Butrint und Blue Eye excursion
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Butrint und Blue Eye excursion
- 1 x entrance to the Butrint Archeological Site
5 Gjirokastra, Korce and Pogradec – hotel change (300 km)
Exploration of Gjirokastra (UNESCO), known for its Balkan architecture and the Ottoman-style Zekate House. The tour continues to Korça, a historic centre of Albanian national movements, and then to Pogradec on Lake Ohrid, famed for its beaches. Check into a hotel in the Pogradec area.
- 1 x FD private coach hire for the Gjirokastra, Korce and Pogradec excursion
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Gjirokastra, Korce and Pogradec excursion
6 Elbasan – hotel change (130 km)
After breakfast, visit to Enver Hoxha's former villa in Tushemisht, then exploration of Elbasan's Ottoman Old Town, with its clock tower, boulevard, and Roman-era fortress. Check-in at the hotel in the Tirana area for dinner.
- 1 x FD private coach hire for the Elbasanexcursion
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Elbasan excursion
7 Kruje and Shkodra (235 km)
Visit to Kruje, the historic city of Skanderbeg's resistance to explore its old bazaar. Next stop in Shkodra to see landmarks like Rozafa Castle, the cathedral, and the Old Town before returning to the Tirana-area hotel.
- 1 x FD private coach hire for the Kruje and Shkodra excursion
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Kruje and Shkodra excursion
8 Departure
- 1 x private coach transfer from the hotel to Tirana airport
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