Tour of Albania and Montenegro in 10 days, is a blend of Albanian’s traditions, history and Montenegro’s nature beauty and historical monuments and towns. This is the best opportunity to explore the most important historical sites of Albania and Montenegro, including 6 UNESCO World heritage sites. It includes the scenic drive by the Ionian coast of Albania and the Adriatic cost of Montenegro which are two of the most beautiful coastlines of the Mediterranean sea.
| STARTING/ENDING POINT |
Tirana (TIA), the capital of Albania |
| TOUR TYPE |
Historical & Heritage tour, |
| TOUR LENGTH |
10 days / 9 nights |
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
| INCLUDED |
| Land transportation costs |
Accommodations |
| Breakfast |
Professional guide |
| Entrance fees |
Airport pick up and drop off |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| Airfares |
| Other meals |
| Personal expenses |
| Guide gratuity |
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Note: This tour is not recommended to people with walking problems or physical disabilities.
Fill-in and submit the inquiry form and within 24 hours you will receive the availability and the detailed program for this tour.
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Day 1: Arrival in Tirana
Today you will arrive in Albania, through Tirana airport. Our representative will meet you at the arrivals of Tirana airport and escort you to your hotel, which is located near the center of Tirana.
- Depending on your arrival time, you might do an info meeting with your tour guide.
- Evening at leisure to explore the center of Tirana on your own.
- Overnight in Tirana.
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Day 2: Durres & Apolonia (Alb)
After breakfast we will visit the center of Tirana. Next we will explore the historical town of Durres.
In the second part of the day we will visit Apolonia Archaeological park, which is started as a Greek colony in the VI century bc, and is now one of the biggest archaeological sites in Albania.
Our destination for today we will be the town of Vlora by the sea.
- Visit Tirana’s Skenderbeg main square.
- Visit in the Archaeological museum of Durresi.
- Visit the II century Roman Amphitheater of Durresi.
- Visit Apolonia Archaeological site.
- Visit in the Arcaheological museum of Apolonia.
- Visit in the christian orthodox monastery of Apolonia
- Afternoon at leisure to explore the old part of the town of Vlora.
- Overnight in Vlora.
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Day 3: Himara & Saranda (Alb)
After breakfast we will drive through Llogara national park, towards the Ionian riviera and through Himara region. In the afternoon we will check in our hotel in the town of Saranda by the sea.
- Stop at Llogara pass..
- Visit in the old village of Dhermi.
- Stop in the town of Himra by the sea.
- Visit a Porto Palermo fortress in Panormi bay.
- Stop at Borshi natural water springs.
- Afternoon at leisure to explore the town of Saranda on your own.
- Overnight in Saranda
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Day 4: Butrinti & Blue Eye (Alb)
In the first part of the day we will explore the archaeological park of Butrinti which started as Greek colony in the VII century BC, and since 1995 is an UNESCO World Heritage listed site.
After a stop at Ksamili by the sea, we will continue with a visit at Blue Eye natural water springs park. In the afternoon we will continue towards the historical town of Gjirokastra, which is our final destination for today.
- Visit Butrinti main Archaeological site.
- Visit at the archaeological museum of Butrinti.
- Visit at Ksamili beach.
- Visit at Blye Eye natural water springs park.
- Afternoon at leisure to explore the old town of Gjiroakstra on your own.
- Overnight in the old town of Gjirokastra.
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Day 5: Ardenica & Berat (Alb)
After breakfast we will visit the old town of Gjirokastra, which is an UNESCO World heritage listed town. Next we will drive towards the historical town of Berati which is an UNESCO World Heritage listed town. On the way we will visit Ardenica christian orthodox monastery and local winery.
- Visit at the XIV century fortress of Gjirokastra.
- Walk through the old bazaar of Gjirokastra.
- Visit at Ardenica Christian Orthodox monastery.
- Visit at Cobo winery.
- Visit at the IV century BC fortress of Berat.
- Visit at the old XVIII century Christian Orthodox Cathedral of Berat.
- Visit at the Onufri Byzantine Icon’s Gallery.
- Evening at leisure to explore the ton of Berat on your own.
- Overnight in the old town of Berat.
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Day 6: Kruja & Shkodra (Alb)
In the first part of the day we will drive towards the historical town of Kruja. After exploring Kruja, we will continue North, towards the town of Shkodra by the lake, which is our final destination for today.
- Visit at the XIV century fortress of Kruja.
- Visit at the Ethnographic museum of Kruja.
- Walk through the old bazaar of Kruja.
- Visit at the IV century BC fortress of Shkodra.
- Afternoon at leisure to explore the town of Shkodra on your own.
- Overnight in Shkodra
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Day 7: Podgorica & Cetinje (Mng)
In the first part of the day we drive into Montenegro and visit the capital of Montenegro, Podgorica. Next we will continue towards the old capital of Montenegro, Cetinje which is an UNESCO World heritage listed town.
Next we will visit the old town of Budva, located within the Venetian fortress by the sea.
In the afternoon we will drive towards the the bay of Kotor, where will check in our accommodation in the the town of Kotor.
- Visit the christian orthodox cathedral of Podgorica.
- Visit the old town of Cetinje, which is an UNESCO World heritage listed town.
- Drive over the mountains towards towards Budva.
- Visit the old town of Budva, within the fortress.
- In the afternoon check in accommodation in the town of Kotor.
- Evening at leisure to explore the town of Kotor on your own.
- Overnight in Kotor.
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Day 8: Kotor & Perast (Mng)
After breakfast we explore the town of Kotor, UNESCO World heritage town. We will explore the history of this town located in the beautiful bay of Kotor, and will wonder through the narrow streets of the old town of Kotor.
Next will visit the old town of Perast and the well known landmark of Montenegro, the Lady of the Rock church, located in the small island in the middle of the bay of Kotor. We will spent the evening at leisure in Kotor.
- Visit at old town of Kotor located within the fortress.
- Visit at the old town of Perast.
- Visit the Lady of the rock church located in the island in the middle of the bay of Kotor.
- Scenic drive around the bay of Kotor.
- Afternoon at leisure to explore the town of Korca on your own.
- Overnight in Kotor
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Day 9: Sveti Stefan & Ulcinj (Mng)
In the first part of the day we will drive South, towards the town of Ulcinj, located in the South tip of Montenegro. On the way we will make a photo stop of Sveti Stefan island.
- Photo stop of Sveti Stephan island.
- Visit at the old fortress of Ulcinj.
- Stop by the sea in the town of Ulcinj.
- Drive into Albania towards the capital Tirana.
- In the evening we will have our farewell dinner in traditional restaurant in Tirana.
- Overnight in Tirana.
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Day 10: Return
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Today we will transfer you to Tirana International Airport, wishing you a nice flight back home.
End of our service
Note: This tour is not recommended to people with walking problems or physical disabilities.
Fill-in and submit the inquiry form and within 24 hours you will receive the availability and the detailed program for this tour.
Price details
Price : €
The price is calculated on demand.
The prices vary according to the category of the hotels, the season and your requests.
What is usually included in the price:
11 overnights in double or twin shared room in hotels of the category of your preference.
(All accommodations provide European standard facilities and services.)
11 breakfasts are included in the price.
All land transportation’s costs with comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.
English/German/Italian/French speaking tour guide throughout the tour.
Comprehensive sightseeing as outlined in the detailed program of the tour.
Entrance fees in historical sites and museums are included in the price.
Transfers from arrival and to departure point (airport, harbor, border crossing point, ect.) are included.
Luggage’s assistance is included.
All taxes are included in the price.
What is usually not included in the price:
International airfares are not included.
Lunches and dinners are not included in the price.
All expenses of a personal nature are not included.
Fill-in and submit the inquiry form and within 24 hours you will receive the detailed quote, availability and the detailed program for this tour.
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