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ALBANIA – 12 DAY TOUR

Duration
Group Size Max 12
Difficulty Moderate
Language English
Best Time May-Oct
Start/End Tirana

Tour Overview

ALBANIAN TOUR CULTURAL

Albania – 12 Day Tour

📅 12 Days / 11 Nights 👥 Max 12 🎂 Ages 18-90 📍 Tirana

Start and end in Tirana! This 12-day tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. The tour is focused on the cultural and historic part of Albania, but it includes a few short hikes. Discover the central, south, and southeast parts of the country and also enjoy a day trip to the city of Ohrid, located in North Macedonia.

Countries: Albania + North Macedonia day trip

✨ Tour Highlights

✓ UNESCO sites: Berat & Gjirokastra
✓ Ancient Butrint Archaeological Park
✓ Albanian Riviera coastal drive
✓ Blue Eye natural spring
✓ Karavasta Lagoon boat trip
✓ Ohrid, North Macedonia day trip
✓ BunkArt Cold War museum
✓ Benja thermal springs

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Tirana

📍 Tirana

Arrival at Tirana International Airport. Meet with your local guide and transfer to the hotel. Rest and prepare for the adventure ahead. Overnight: Tirana

2

Tirana City Tour & BunkArt

📍 Tirana

Tirana sightseeing starts from Skanderbeg Square. Visit the National History Museum, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the iconic Clock Tower. The walking tour continues to the main boulevard, the Pyramid building, and the trendy Block area. Afternoon visit to BunkArt 1 – a Cold War bunker turned museum. Overnight: Tirana

3

Karavasta Lagoon & Vlora

📍 Tirana → Divjake → Vlora

Travel to Karavasta Lagoon – Albania’s largest lagoon covering 4,300 hectares. This is the only habitat in Albania for the nesting Dalmatian Pelican. Enjoy a boat trip and visit the Watch Tower. Continue to the coastal city of Vlora. Overnight: Vlora

4

Albanian Riviera Drive

📍 Vlora → Llogara Pass → Saranda

Begin a breathtaking drive along the Albanian Riviera. Cross the stunning Llogara National Park with optional short hike. Stop at Old Dhermi – a picturesque village. Evening arrival in Saranda. Overnight: Saranda

5

Butrint UNESCO Site

📍 Saranda → Butrint → Ksamil

Visit Butrint – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous ancient cities in the Balkans. Explore the Roman Amphitheatre, Temple of Aesculapius, stunning Baptistery mosaics. Free time at Ksamil beaches. Overnight: Saranda

6

Blue Eye & Gjirokastra

📍 Saranda → Blue Eye → Gjirokastra

Stop at the magical Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) – a mesmerizing water spring. Continue to Gjirokastra – a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the ‘City of Stone.’ Visit the hilltop castle and Skenduli House museum. Overnight: Gjirokastra

7

Permet & Thermal Springs

📍 Gjirokastra → Permet

Hike to Leusa village to visit the 18th-century St. Mary’s Church. Relax at Benja Thermal Springs – natural sulphur pools with healing properties. Overnight: Permet

8

Korça – The Little Paris

📍 Permet → Korça

Travel through unexplored landscapes to Korça – Albania’s cultural capital. Visit the First Albanian School and Orthodox Cathedral. Explore the beautifully restored Old Bazaar and try the famous Korça beer. Overnight: Korça

9

Voskopoja & Ohrid

📍 Korça → Voskopoja → Ohrid

Visit Voskopoja village and St. Nicholas Church. Optional cooking class for traditional ‘lakror’ pie. Cross the border to Ohrid, North Macedonia – the ‘Jerusalem of the Balkans.’ Overnight: Ohrid

10

Ohrid Lake & Sveti Naum

📍 Ohrid

City tour of Ohrid – the City of 365 Churches. Visit St. Sophia Church and Church of St. John at Kaneo. Visit Sveti Naum Monastery and enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ohrid. Overnight: Ohrid

11

Berat – City of a Thousand Windows

📍 Ohrid → Berat

Drive to Berat – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the hilltop castle and Onufri Museum. Walk across the 18th-century Gorica Bridge. Afternoon hike to Gorica Hill for panoramic views. Overnight: Berat

12

Departure

📍 Berat → Tirana Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Tirana International Airport (120 km, approximately 2 hours) for your flight home. Faleminderit – Thank you for traveling with Inside Balkan!

✅ What’s Included

  • ✓11 nights in 3★ & 4★ hotels
  • ✓English-speaking expert guide throughout
  • ✓11 breakfasts (vegetarian/vegan/halal available)
  • ✓Air-conditioned minibus/bus
  • ✓All entrance fees as per program
  • ✓Airport transfers included

❌ Not Included

  • ✗International flights
  • ✗Travel insurance
  • ✗Lunches and dinners
  • ✗Tips for guide and driver
  • ✗Personal expenses and souvenirs

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