From Tirana: 8-Day Cultural Cities and Saranda Beach Trip

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Experience a relaxed lifestyle, meet locals, and discover the history of Albania on an 8-day tour from Tirana. Absorb local heritage in ancient Butrint before anchoring on the beaches of Saranda.

Highlights

  • Everyday different, stunning, sun-kissed beaches
  • UNESCO’s – Berat & Gjirokaster
  • A stroll through Albanian history in Butrint
  • The Albanian Riviera & the seaside town of Saranda
  • The hypnotic spring of “Blue Eye'

Description

Welcome to Albania! Transfer to Tirana and settle into your hotel. For those of you not too tired, there is a guided walking tour of the city center, including Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Pyramid and the Blloku area. Drive to Gjirokaster to discover the city of “a thousand steps”. Pass by the Ottoman Bazaar and have a free time for lunch in one of the local restaurants for a taste of the city’s authentic dishes. Step into Skenduli house and listen to its history and details from the 10th generation of Skenduli family. Visit the castle and enjoy the view of the “city of stone” from above. Pass by the Ottoman Bazaar and historic wooden houses before transfer in Saranda in Late afternoon. Travel to the Blue Eye and marvel at the spring’s shades of blue and nature around it. Set off on a guided tour of Butrint National Park where a local guide explains 2500 years of history embedded in the Amphitheater, the castle, the churches and the Lion Gate. Enjoy free time in the idyllic beach of Ksamil before transfer in Saranda. Enjoy your beach town in the unspoiled sand backed by rolling hills covered in olive groves, the grilled meats and cold beers, or add an excursions like: Jeep Safari, Mussel Tour with a boat, Diving Lessons, Corfu day tour In the afternoon transfer to Tirana, get settled in the hotel and in the evening gather with your group to celebrate your trip at a farewell dinner. Transfer to Berat passing through striking hills full of olive trees. On this Unesco – recognized old town with our local guide, you will admire the White Mosque, the Holy Trinity Church, Gorica Bridge and the Berati citadel/castle. Wander around this pretty town with free time for lunch. Transfer to Tirana in the late afternoon.

Includes

8 nights in handpicked hotels/guesthouses Breakfast daily 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner Expert Tour Director & local guides Private deluxe motor coach 4 guided sightseeing tours and select entrance fee

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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