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HIGHLIGHTS OF ALBANIA

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

Tour Overview

ALBANIAN TOUR CULTURAL

Highlights of Albania

📅 11 Days / 10 Nights 👥 Max 14 🎂 Ages 18-80 📍 Tirana

Still emerging from isolation, Albania’s wealth of historic sites, charming rural villages, and the colorful capital Tirana are all waiting to be discovered. Along the way, explore the Adriatic Coast, the White Mountains, and peaceful shores of Lake Ohrid.

Countries: Albania

✨ Tour Highlights

✓ Butrint – greatest Balkan archaeological site
✓ Llogara National Park
✓ Gjirokastra UNESCO hilltop castle
✓ Berat – City of a Thousand Windows
✓ Albanian Riviera beaches
✓ Tirana’s colorful transformation
✓ Lake Ohrid shores
✓ Traditional Albanian cuisine

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Tirana

📍 Tirana

Welcome to Albania! Transfer from airport to hotel. Evening welcome dinner with traditional Albanian cuisine. Overnight: Tirana

2

Tirana Discovery

📍 Tirana

Full day exploring Tirana – Skanderbeg Square, National History Museum, Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Block area, and BunkArt museum. Overnight: Tirana

3

Kruja & Durres

📍 Tirana → Kruja → Durres

Visit Kruja – Skanderbeg’s fortress and famous bazaar. Continue to Durres, Albania’s oldest city with Roman amphitheater. Overnight: Durres

4

Apollonia & Vlora

📍 Durres → Apollonia → Vlora

Explore ancient Apollonia ruins. Continue to Vlora where Albanian independence was declared in 1912. Overnight: Vlora

5

Albanian Riviera

📍 Vlora → Himara → Saranda

Scenic drive along the Albanian Riviera via Llogara Pass. Stops at pristine beaches and traditional villages. Overnight: Saranda

6

Butrint & Ksamil

📍 Saranda

Visit Butrint UNESCO site – 2,500 years of history. Afternoon at Ksamil’s turquoise beaches. Overnight: Saranda

7

Blue Eye & Gjirokastra

📍 Saranda → Gjirokastra

Stop at the mesmerizing Blue Eye spring. Explore Gjirokastra’s castle, bazaar, and traditional houses. Overnight: Gjirokastra

8

Permet Valley

📍 Gjirokastra → Permet

Drive through stunning mountain scenery. Visit Benja thermal springs. Taste local raki and gliko. Overnight: Permet

9

Korça

📍 Permet → Korça

Journey to Korça – Albania’s cultural center. Visit the Old Bazaar, first Albanian school, and Orthodox Cathedral. Overnight: Korça

10

Berat UNESCO

📍 Korça → Berat

Drive to Berat, the ‘City of a Thousand Windows.’ Explore the castle, Onufri Museum, and Mangalem quarter. Overnight: Berat

11

Departure

📍 Berat → Tirana

Transfer to Tirana airport. Farewell Albania!

✅ What’s Included

  • ✓10 nights in quality hotels
  • ✓Expert English-speaking guide
  • ✓All breakfasts
  • ✓Air-conditioned transport
  • ✓All entrance fees
  • ✓Airport transfers

❌ Not Included

  • ✗International flights
  • ✗Travel insurance
  • ✗Lunches and dinners
  • ✗Tips
  • ✗Personal expenses

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