Tour Program

Day 1 Arrival and departure to hotel

Meet and assisted by our representative in arrival. Transfer to Tirana, 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 rotatory stage of the 15'Th floor into a new palace called the "Sky Tower". Dinner and Overnight in Hotel Eclipse 4*, Tirana.

Day 2 Tirana- Vlora

After the breakfast to the hotel, transfer to Vlora. Proceed to Archaeological Park of Orikum, 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). Return to Vlora, sightseeing city tour. In evening visit in "Kuz Baba" building of the Bektashi sect, perched up on the hill towering upon the town centre.Accommodation in 3 star hotels, Dinner and Overnights in Vlora.

Day 3. Vlora-Dhermi -Himara-Saranda

In the morning we'll depart from Vlora's city and proceed through the panoramic road of Jonian Riviera. Stop in Dhermi where you will visit Churches and monasteries of Dhermi, 15-minute climb from the National Road to Saint Mary Monastery, a basilica with a Byzantine-style. The Church of Ipapandia is situated very close to the beach and can be reached via a 5-minute drive on secondary roads. Exhibiting typical features of the mid14th century churches on the Albanian coast. Proceed to ancient city of Himara. Inhabited for thousands of years, Himara's earliest known occupants were of the Illyrian Chaonians tribe. In the 5th century B.C., Himara was known by the name of Chimera.
After lunch in Himara, the next stop will be to Porto Palermo to visit the Castle of Ali Pasha build in 1804.It is founded on a picturesque island. We will take time to visit the Castle of Borsh where the only mosque along the Riviera is situated. The Borsh Castle is an ancient fortification originally built in the fourth century B.C. by the Epirote- Illyrian tribes. The Borsh Mosque is the only monument of the castle that is almost fully preserved. In the evening, arrival in Saranda. Accommodation at
4 star hotel.Dinner and overnight in Saranda.

Day 4. Saranda -Butrint-Saranda

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Butrint named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, the site has been occupied since at least the 8th century BC. The Roman Emperor Augustus founded a colony at Butrint and the town seems to have remained a relatively small Roman port until the 6th century AD. Its later medieval history was turbulent as the town was involved first in the power struggles between Byzantium and successive Norman, Angevin and Venetian states, and then in the conflict between Venice and the Ottoman Turks. One of the most noteworthy monuments in Butrint is the elegant Greek 4th century BC theater with its well-preserved seats and Roman stage, which has a capacity for over 1,500 spectators and is still used for summer performances today. Other remarkable objects of interest include the sanctuary of Aesclepius; Roman-period courtyard houses and bath-houses; the ruins of a large Byzantine baptistery with its intact mosaic dating to the early 6th century AD; a well-preserved 6th century basilica, later refurbished in medieval times. Outside park of Butrint you will visit VIVARI CHANNEL CASTLES; the Venetian Triangular Castle was built on the south side of the Vivari Channel by the Venetians in the 15th century. Reachable by foot or by car via the ferry platform, or by rowboat from Butrint National Archaeological Park, this fortress, known as the Triangular Castle. Another small fortress is located at the mouth of the Vivari Channel and has often been attributed to Ali Pasha .In afternoon return to Saranda.Dinner and overnight in Saranda.

Day 5 Transfer to Tirana

After the breakfast transfer to the Capital of Albania, Tirana.
Accommodation in 4 star hotels. Dinner and overnight in Tirana

Day 6 Departure from Albania

After breakfast at the hotel, free time at leisure until departure from Albania .

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Cultural Heritages
Excursion & City Break
Honeymoon &Wedding
Religious & Peligrinages
Adventure Trip
Hunting Program
Blue Cruise
Business Travel
Tailor Made Tours
Special Interest