Tour Program
Iterenary : Pogradec-Korca-Gjirokastra-Saranda-Vlora-Berat-Durres-Tirana

Day 1 Arrival in Albania

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 platform of the 15'Th floor into a new palace called the "Sky Tower".

Dinner and Overnight in Hotel Eclipse 4*, Tirana.

Day 2. Tirana - Pogradec-Korca

After the breakfast proceed to Pogradec in a panoramic tour and visit Pogradec city, which is
one of the most charming tourist resorts in Albania because of it's position on Lake Ohrid which is distinguished itself for clear water and mountain views, and the al coran fish, unique specific of this lake in the world. Later we will proceed to Korca, the serenade city. Sightseeing city tour, visit at the museum of Medieval Art (National Museum), which presents the material culture of the Albanian people. Accommodation and Dinner in Grand Hotel 3+ overnight in Korca.

Day 3. Korca-Gjirokastra

After the breakfast our tour will progress to Permet city. Along the way, you will enjoy the wonderful views of nature, the national park of Hotova,a natural complex really attractive, there are different kinds of animals in this complex such as: Bears ,Wolves, Foxes etc.We will proceed along the Vjosa river and see the charming canyons of Kelcyra outfall. The way pass through Tepelena city, the native land of Ali Pasha Tepelena, where is found the medieval castle with the same name. In the evening arrival to the stony city of Gjirokastra , UNESCO world heritage. Accommodation in Hotel 3* Dinner and overnight in Gjirokastra.

Day 4. Gjirokastra -Butrint- Saranda
After the breakfast Visit at the fortress, built in 4'Th century, the National museum of Weapons, the church in the old Bazaar, the characteristic shops of Gjirokastra. Stop , to visit the Mesopotamian Monastery, Saint Nicolas church which belongs to Byzantine period, and the old residual of the ancient city of Foinika. Proceed to the ancient city of Butrint UNESCO World heritage, visit to the Acropolis which belongs to the VIII 'th century BC, the Asklep Temple (the healing god ) of IV' th century BC, the Gate of the Lake of IV century BC, the Roman theatre of III century BC, Agoraja the main trading center of the city, the gymnasium, a holy pagan place. Continue to Saranda city. Accommodation in Hotel 4* Dinner and overnight in Saranda.

Day 5. Saranda - Vlora

After breakfast, City tour in Saranda ( incl visit in the synagogue) Drive up to Albanian Riviera. En route making a short visit to the bay of Porto Palermo where the castle of Ali Pasha is situated. We will make a stop at a panoramic restaurant near the sea shore where you can taste a lunch with sea products according the traditional Albanian cooks. In the afternoon arrival in Vlora, a historical and costal city. Accommodation in hotel 3 *.Dinner and overnights in Vlora.

Day 6. Vlora -Berat-Durres-Tirana

After the breakfast you will proceed to visit Berat, named the "city of one thousand windows", with a castle rising predominantly over the city. Lunch at a restaurant at the edge of Osum River. After lunch continue to Durres ,where you'll know the history of this ancient city. There are 3000 years of civilization of the biggest sea-port city in Albania. Visit to the fortress build in the IV-V century BC with 120 hectares and 44 km circumference of surface, Roman amphitheatre with a capacity of 20.000 spectators and the Venetian Tower. Transfer to Tirana. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel 4*, Tirana

Day 7 Departure from Albania

After breakfast at the hotel, free time at leisure until departure. 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
Folk show
All taxes
1 pax free

Excluded:

flight tickets
lunches
everything not included in the including section

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

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