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ALBANIAN HISTORY AND HERITAGE

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

Tour Overview

ALBANIAN TOUR CULTURAL

Albanian History and Heritage

📅 8 Days / 7 Nights 👥 Max 14 🎂 Ages 18-80 📍 Tirana

A cultural discovery of southern Albania rich in archaeological sites and historical monuments from the 7th century B.C. Combined with local life experiences and culinary highlights.

Countries: Albania

✨ Tour Highlights

✓ 7th century BC archaeological sites
✓ Apollonia ancient ruins
✓ Butrint UNESCO site
✓ Gjirokastra Ottoman heritage
✓ Berat Byzantine churches
✓ Southern Albanian cuisine
✓ Mediterranean beaches
✓ Local village experiences

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival

📍 Tirana

Welcome to Albania. Transfer to hotel. Evening briefing. Overnight: Tirana

2

Apollonia

📍 Tirana → Apollonia → Vlora

Visit ancient Apollonia (7th century BC). Continue to Vlora. Overnight: Vlora

3

Riviera South

📍 Vlora → Saranda

Scenic drive along the Riviera. Stop at key viewpoints. Overnight: Saranda

4

Butrint

📍 Saranda

Full day at Butrint – Greek, Roman, Byzantine layers of history. Overnight: Saranda

5

Gjirokastra

📍 Saranda → Gjirokastra

Blue Eye visit. Gjirokastra castle and traditional houses. Overnight: Gjirokastra

6

Permet

📍 Gjirokastra → Permet

Ottoman bridges. Benja hot springs. Local raki tasting. Overnight: Permet

7

Berat

📍 Permet → Berat

Berat UNESCO city. Onufri Museum. Byzantine churches. Overnight: Berat

8

Departure

📍 Berat → Tirana

Transfer to airport.

✅ What’s Included

  • ✓7 nights hotels
  • ✓Expert guide
  • ✓Breakfasts
  • ✓Transport
  • ✓Entrance fees
  • ✓Transfers

❌ Not Included

  • ✗Flights
  • ✗Insurance
  • ✗Most meals
  • ✗Tips
  • ✗Personal expenses

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