Highlights of Albania

Highlights of Albania

The best of Albania in just a week with a tour from modern Tirana to the Ionian Sea. See Greek and Byzantine ruins in UNESCO-listed Butrint National Park. Also visit historic sites like ancient Apolloni and seaside Berat, and grab dinner and drinks in the capital's hippest neighborhood.

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport - Tirana

Stop At: Skanderbeg Square, At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania
Tirana- Pick up at Tirana airport and transfer to Hotel. Visit the National Historic Museum in Tirana which offers an in depth introduction to Albanian history. Traditional Albanian restaurant suggestions for dinner will be given. Overnight in Tirana.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Skanderbeg Square, At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania
Time permitting we will visit the National Historic Museum.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel in Tirana

Day 2: Tirana – Shkodra - Kruja – Tirana (3.5 hours driving time)

Stop At: Shkodra Lake, Shiroka, Shkoder Albania
We drive to Shkodra. Visit Rozafa Castle. Old Town.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania
Proceed to Kruja - Visit, Old Bazaar, Kruja Castle.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Skanderbeg Square, At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania
Back to Tirana
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* 4* Hotel in Tirana

Day 3: Tirana – Ardenica – Apollonia – Vlora (3.5 hours driving time)

Stop At: Ardenica Monastery, Ardenice Albania
Depart to Vlora. On the way we stop at the Monastery of Ardenica.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Apollonia Archaeological Park, Pojan Albania
Proceed to the ancient city of Apollonia situated on the famous Via Egnatia.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: National Museum of Independence, L. Pavaresia, Vlore Albania
Afterwards we continue to Vlora where we visit the Independence Museum.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Independence Monument, Sheshi Pavaresia, Vlore Albania
Overnight in Vlora
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* 4* Hotel in Vlora

Day 4: Vlora – Butrint (UNESCO) – Saranda (4.5 hours driving time)

Stop At: Sh8, Llogara National Park Albania
Drive on the spectacular Albanian Riviera looking down at the Ionian Sea.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ali Pasha Castle, Sh8 Porto Palermo, Porto Palermo Beach, Vlore Albania
Then, make a short stop at the fortress of Ali Pasha.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
Then we continue to the ancient city of Butrint a UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Saranda Embankment, Saranda Albania
Overnight in Saranda
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* 4* Hotel in Saranda

Day 5: Saranda – Gjirokastra (UNESCO) – Berat (4.5 hours driving time)

Stop At: Gjirokaster Castle, Gjirokaster Albania
After Breakfast we drive to Gjirokastra, a UNESCO site.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Gjirokastra Bazaar, Old town, Gjirokaster Albania
Then we visit the house the Albanian dictator.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Berat Castle, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001 Albania
Then we drive to Berat, UNSECO.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Berat Castle, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001 Albania
Overnight in Berat
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* 4* Hotel in Berat

Day 6: Berat (UNESCO) – Durres-Tirana (2.5 hours driving time)

Stop At: National Iconographic Museum Onufri, Located in the Inner Part of Saint Mary Church in Berat Castel, Berat Albania
After breakfast we visit Onufri Museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Durres Amphitheatre, Rruga Kalase, Durres Albania
After this interesting experience we depart for Durres .
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Durres Archaeological Museum, Rruga Taulantia, Durres Albania
Overnight in Durres
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* 4* Hotel in Durres

Day 7: Durres - Tirana Airport

Stop At: Tirana East Gate, Rruga e elbasanit, km 5 Rruga e Elbasanit, Tirana 1001 Albania
After breakfast we drive to the Airport. End of our Service.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.