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Discover Albania, 9 days tour.
After this trour, you may be sure that you will not only see Albania, but you will know it intimately! You will meet locals, explore the local food, learn the history and understand the religion in the 鈥淟and of the Eagle鈥 where guest鈥檚 hospitality is an obligation and a matter of honor.
Day 1 :
Our representative will meet you at Tirana International Airport and escort you to your hotel near the center of Tirana. Depending on your arrival time, we may do a short driving tour of Tirana after the meeting with the your tour manager. Evening at leisure.
Day 2 :
Our day will start in Tirana main square discovering the history and beauties of this town which was transformed from a big village into a modern capital in the first half of the XX century. (check detailed program)
In the second half of the day we will visit Kruja where we will have an introduction to the traditional Albanian culinary while having lunch in a traditional restaurant. After the visit in the old part of the town of Kruja (check detailed program) we will drive north towards the town of Shkodra, where we will check in our accommodation in late afternoon.
Day 3 :
Our visit in the town of Shkodra, which was know with the name Skutari in ancient times, we will start form the old part of the town and will continue with a visit at the IV century BC castle of Rozafa (name given by the legend of Rozafa) located on a hill overlooking the lake of Shkodra and the Albanian Alps.
In the second part of the day, we drive to Durres, (the capital of Albania 1272 鈥 1920,) where we鈥檒l visit the Archaeological museum and the 2nd century AD Roman amphitheater located within the walls of the city鈥檚 fortress. We will have the chance to walk within the galleries of the amphitheater into the arena. A little gem is hidden inside the galleries of the amphitheater. (check detailed program)
In the afternoon we will check in our accommodation near the sea.
Day 4 :
After breakfast we will drive towards Ardenica Christian Orthodox monastery (XII century) located on a hill overlooking the valley, which has one of the best preserved Byzantine churches in Albania, famous for its wooden carved altar and it鈥檚 frescoes covered walls.
Next visit will be at Apollonia Archaeological park which started in the 7th century BC as the ancient town of Apollonia, the second largest Greek colony in Albania. Founded in the VII century BC, Apollonia became one of the most important towns in the region in the IV century bc. Now days it is one of the biggest archaeological parks in Albania. In the afternoon we will check in our hotel in Vlora.
Day 5 :
Today we will drive along the Albanian Riviera on the Ionian seaside. On the way, will drive through the forest of Llogara National Park where we will make a stop at 1100 meters above sea level from where we can admire the whole coast line and the Greek islands in the Ionian sea. (check detailed information)
After a visit in the village of Dhermi, we will continue towards the town of Himara where we will have a break by the sea before visiting the Ali Pasha castle located in the middle of Panormi bay (Porto Palermo).
In the afternoon we will check in our hotel near the sea in Saranda.
Day 6 :
During the first part of the day we will visit the Archaeological park of Butrinti, UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Founded in the VII century bc by the Corcyrians, it became one of the most important Greek colonies in the Ionian sea. Now days it is best preserved archaeological site in Albania. (Check detailed program).
After a short break by the sea in the white beach of Ksamil we will continue east towards Gjirokastra UNESCO World heritage town.
On the way, we will visit the Blue Eye water springs natural park and the Mesopotami church (XIII century). In the afternoon we will will continue towards Gjirokastra where we will check in our traditional accommodation located in the historical part of the town.
Day 7 :
After breakfast we will explore the old town of Gjirokastra, UNESCO World Heritage town since 2004.
We will start our visit from the Ottoman fortress (XIV century) and continue with a visit at the old bazaar, but the town is better known as the birth place of the communist dictator and his house which is now days the Ethnographic museum is open to visitors. (check detailed program)
In the second part of the day we will drive towards Berat UNESCO World heritage town. On the way we will visit a local winery, one of the best in the country, where we will taste some good Albanian wine.
In the afternoon we will check in our traditional accommodation located in the historical part of the town.
Day 8 :
Our visit in Berat UNESCO World Heritage town will start from the old Mangalemi neighborhood to continue with a visit in the IV century bc fortress located on the hill overlooking the Osumi valley. The fortress is better known for the old Orthodox cathedral where the Onufri Icon Gallery is located. Here we will admire some of the most beautiful and oldest icons in Albania, dating from the XIV century.
In the second part of the day we will drive to Elbasan where we will visit the old fortress before continuing towards Tirana through a recently opened tunnel.
In the afternoon we will check in Tirana.
Day 9 :
After breakfast we drive you to the airport wishing you a nice flight back home.
Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
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