Tour Program

Day 1. Arrival and depart to Shkodra

Meet and assistance in arrival.Transfer by private coach to the
ancient city of Shkodra. Since the III century BC this city was
the capital of Illyrian state of Ardians. Accommodation in hotel
Argent 4 stars .Dinner and overnight in Shkoder.

Day 2 Shkoder- Kruja - Tirana

After, breakfast to the hotel, Visit in Rozafa Castle. Walking tour
to the city center which is known as the museum zone, you will
visit the clock tower, steam-bath, grand church and the grand
mosque. Transfer to the historic city of Krujawhere you will visit
the medieval castle and the museum of our National Hero George
Kastriot Scanderbeg, the old bazaar where you can have beautiful
souvenirs, Afternoon transfer in Tirana. Accommodation in Eclipse
hotel 4 *. Dinner and overnight in Tirana.

Day 3 Durres - Berat - Apolonia - Vlora

After breakfast in hotel transfer to Durres city, which is established
on 627 year B.C. called Epidamnus. Later it took the name Dyrrah.
Visit at the fortress of the city, Roman Amphitheatre.
continue to in the ancient city of Berat, part of UNESCO world heritage,
which is known as "the city of one thousand windows" to make known
the 2400 years of history, testimonial of which is the castle build on the
hills of the city. Inside the walls of the castle you will visit a lot of tourist
objects such as: Onufer museum, Saint Trinity church, enclosed by 20
smaller churches.. The lovely painted Mosque of the Bachelors and the
Tekke of the Helvetis with its beautiful portico. The visit proceeds to the
museum quarter Mangalemi and Gorica. After lunch, proceed to
archaeological park Apollonia, achieved its zenith in the 4th - 3rd
centuries B.C. In the first century B.C., Octavian Augustus studied
philosophy there until he heard news of Caesar's murder in the Senate
and went on to become the next Roman emperor.In afternoon arrival in
Vlora, a historical and costal city. Accommodation in hotel Pavaresia 3 star.
Dinner at the hotel.Overnight in Vlora

Day 4 Vlora - Saranda -Butrinti

After breakfast in hotel, the trip proceeds along the Ionian seashore or as
known Albanian Riviera is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and unspoiled
regions in Albania. Short visit to Oricum, which was established in the
7th - 6th century B.C. Julius Caesar, stationed his troops in camps there for
several months, until they were taken by Pompey (Pompeius Magnus).
Stopover to Dhermi, a large and beautiful village with about 30 old churches
picturesquely placed on the rough mountainside.Lunch in ancient city of
Himara. After lunch continue to Saranda,a short visit to Porto Palermo bay,
the castle of Ali Pasha and Borsh Castle built on the fourth century B.C., by
Epirote- Illyrian tribes. Afternoon arrive to Butrinti Archaeological Site,
Part of UNESCO World Heritage. Visit the Temple of Aesclepios, the
Baptistery, Nymph, The Theatre, Lions Gate, Acropolis, etc. Return to
Saranda. Accommodation in hotel Brillant 4 *. In the evening, city tour
in Saranda (incl visit in the synagogue). In the evening visit to
"Lekursi Castle" Dinner at restaurant (built on the ruins of the old castle).
Overnight in Saranda.

Day 5. Saranda- Gjirokaster - Korca
After breakfast departure to Gjirokastra, city UNESCO World Heritage. In
Gjirokastra the dwelling houses have the form of medieval towers constituting
a building ensemble with a characteristic architecture. Visit to the Castle and
the Museum of Weapons. Proceed to Korca, along the way you'll be amazed
from the naturalbeauty of southeast area. In the valley of Vjosa river you'll
see the beautiful canyons of Kelcyra outfall. You can have lunch here and taste
the traditional cookery such as baked wild birds...etc. In the evening arrival to
Korca- the serenades city. Accommodation in hotel Grand Korca 3*.Dinner
at the hotel. Overnight in Korca.

Day 6 Korca- Pogradec - Elbasan-Tirana

After breakfast visit the Museum of Medieval Arts and the Mosque of Mirahori
one of the oldest in the country built in 1469, the Orthodox Church and other
important monuments. Continuing to Pogradec, at Ohrid Lake. Lunch at a local
restaurant where you can taste the famous fish of the Lake, Alkoran.
Departure to Tirana, stopover to Elbasan, visit "Skampa" the ancient Castle
which belongs to 15'th century. In the evening arrival to the Capital of Albania,
Tirana. Accommodation in Eclipse hotel 4 *. Dinner and overnight in Tirana

Day 7 Departure from Albania

After breakfast at the hotel, visit E'them Bey mosque build in 1789 and the
Watch Tower build in 1830.along the main boulevard you'll see the City hall
and the Government buildings, the Art's gallery and the University. In the
ex- communist quarter, you could have a coffee into the most panoramic bar
which is found on a rotator stage of the 15'Th floor into a new building called
"Sky Tower". Transfer to departure from Albania.

Group rates , Price in euro per pax ( in double room )

In the price is included:

All transfers mentioned in the program with A/C bus
Accommodation in the hotels as per itinerary.
Dinners in hotels or local restaurants.
Entrance fees in the castles
English speaking guide for all the tour
All taxes
1 pax free

Excluded:

flight tickets
lunches
everything not included in the including section

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