Discover Albania in 8 days, in a small group tour. After this trip, you may be sure that you will not only have seen Albania, but you will know it intimately! You will meet locals, explore the local food, learn the history and understand the religion in the “Land of the Eagle” where guest’s hospitality is an obligation and a matter of honor.
| STARTING/ENDING POINT |
Tirana (TIA), the capital of Albania |
| TOUR TYPE |
Historical & Heritage tour, |
| TOUR LENGTH |
8 days / 7 nights |
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
| INCLUDED |
| Land transportation |
Accommodations |
| Breakfast |
Professional guide |
| Entrance fees |
Airport pick up and drop off |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| Airfares |
| Other meals |
| Single room supplement |
| 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: 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: Kruja & Shkodra
In the first part of the day we will visit the center of Tirana and the historical town of Kruja.
In the second part of the day we will drive towards the town of Shkodra, located in the North part of the country.
- Visit Tirana’s Skenderbeg main square.
- Visit the old town of Kruja, within the XIV century fortress.
- Visit Skenderbeg’s and Ethnographic museum of Kruja.
- Visit the old bazaar of Kruja.
- Visit the IV century BC fortress of Shkodra.
- Afternoon at leisure to explore the old part of the town of Shkodra.
- Overnight in Shkodra.
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Day 3: Durresi & Berati
In the first part of the day we will visit the town of Durresi, which was the old capital of Albania until 1925.
In the second part of the day we will explore the historical town of Berati which is an UNESCO World Heritage listed town.
- Visit at the Archaeological museum of Durresi.
- Visit at the II century AD Roman amphitheater of Durresi.
- 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 4: Apollonia & Ionina Riviera
In the first part of the day we will visit Apollonia Archaeological park.
Next, after driving throguh Llogara national park, we will explore the Ionian sea Riviera, while driving through the region of Himara. Final destination the town of Saranda by the sea.
- Visit at Apollonia Archaeological park, which started as a Greek colony in the VII century BC.
- Visit at the Archaeological museum of Apollonia.
- Drive through at stop at Llogara National Park.
- Visit at Ali Pasha XIX century fortress, at Panormi (Porto Palermo) bay.
- Afternoon at leisure to explore the town of Saranda on your own.
- Overnight in Saranda, by the sea.
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Day 5: Butrinti & Blue Eye park
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. Next 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 6: Gjirokastra
In the first part of the day we will explore the old town of Gjiroastra, which is an UNESCO World Heritage listed town, starting from the XIV century fortress and the old bazaar.
In the second part of the day we drive towards the town of Korca located in the East part of the country.
- Visit at the XIV century fortress of Gjirokastra.
- Visit at the XIX century old bazaar of Gjirokastra.
- Drive through the river valley of Vjosa.
- Stop at the little town of Permet by the river.
- Drive through Germenji national park.
- Afternoon at leisure to explore the town of Korca on your own.
- Overnight in Korca.
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Day 7: Korca & Pogradec
In the first part of the day we will explore the town of Korca, well know for its architecture and religious and art-loving people.
In the second part of the day we will visit the town of Pogradec by the lake Ohrid and drive towards our final destination, Tirana.
- Visit at the Medieval Art Museum of Korca.
- Visit at the old bazaar of Korca.
- Stop at the town of Pogradec.
- Visit Drilon water springs park, by lake Ohrid.
- Drive through Shkumbini river valley towards Tirana.
- In the evening we will have our farewell dinner in traditional restaurant in Tirana.
- Overnight in Tirana.
8
Day 8: 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 : 990 €
The price is per person, calculated for a group of at least 2 participants.
Price and departure dates are guaranteed even for a group of 2 people.
Early booking price: 950 €
This price is valid for confirmed tour reservations made earlier than 90 days from the starting day of the tour.
Early booking price is not valid when there are only two participants in the tour
Included in the price:
7 overnights in double or twin shared room in 3* hotels and guesthouses.
(All accommodations provide European standard facilities and services.)
7 breakfasts are included in the price.
All land transportation’s costs with comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.
English 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 and to Tirana Airport are included in the price.
Luggage’s assistance is included.
All taxes are included in the price.
Last farewell dinner is included in the price.
Not included in the price:
Single traveler (single room) supplement: 295 euro, is not included.
International airfares are not included.
Lunches and dinners are not included in the price.
All expenses of a personal nature are not included.
Also what is not mentioned in the “Included in the price”.
Fill-in and submit the inquiry form and within 24 hours you will receive the availability and the detailed program for this tour.
Availability
Departure’s dates for Discover Albania group tour:
Months of the year when the tour takes place
March
April
May
June
July
September
October
November
Notice:
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You should book the tour in advance.
No deposit is required to book the tour.
Send an inquiry and within 24 hours you will receive availability and the detailed program for this tour.
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