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Explore the best of Albania on an 8-day tour from Tirana. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Berat and Gjirokastra, see the Blue Eye, and enjoy a unique experience in Tirana.

Highlights

• Discover the best of Albania on an 8-day tour from Tirana
• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Berat and Gjirokastra
• Visit the Blue Eye, a natural wonder surrounded by evergreen trees
• See the Venetian Tower and Roman ruins in the city of Durres
• Enjoy a unique experience in Tirana and try Albanian coffee and Raki

Description

Day 1: Tirana – Shkodra Start your tour with a pick-up from your hotel in Tirana and head to Shkodra, one of the oldest cities in Albania. Overnight in Shkoder. Day 2: Shkodra – Theth National Park – Shkoder Drive along the way towards Northern Albania and be amazed by beautiful landscapes, wild fields, rivers, Shkodra Lake, and rugged untouched mountains. Pass through a steep sneaky hillside reaching up to 1700 meters above sea level at Qafa e Thores. Arrive in Theth and visit the Old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth). Overnight in Shkoder. Day 3: Shkoder – Berat After breakfast, head to Berat, known as the town of 1001 windows, part of UNESCO world heritage. Walk through the narrowed stone streets and see the medieval old houses, with windows that seem to stand on top of each other. Overnight in Berat. Day 4: Berat – Gjirokastra Drive towards Gjirokastra, also known as “The Stone City”, part of UNESCO World heritage is situated in Southern Albania on the eastern side of mountain “Mali i Gjere”. Gjirokastra resembles a fortified city where every single house is like a small fortress. Overnight in Gjirokastra. Day 5: Gjirokastra – Blue Eye – Ksamil – Butrint – Albanian Riviera From Gjirokastra, move towards Butrint, but not before making a stop at the natural wonder of the Blue Eye, a source of fresh water surrounded by evergreen trees where the water temperature does not go above 10 degrees. Ksamil will be the next destination, where you will feel like you are exploring some tropical paradise. Continue to the National Park of Butrint, part of the UNESCO world heritage and the most important archaeological site in Albania. Overnight near the Albanian Riviera. Day 6: Albanian Riviera – Himare – Dhermi – Vlore Drive along the Albanian Riviera, passing some of the most beautiful beaches of Albania; Llamani, Dhermi, and Palasa. Drive through some small villages and stop at Himara and Dhermi, two of the most famous beaches in Albania. Overnight near Vlore. Day 7: Vlora – Durres – Tirana Start the day with a stop at “Lungomare” a promenade by the seaside, where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet. Have some free time to enjoy the sun surrounded by emerald seas, while on the other side of the street you can have a coffee with a fantastic view of Sazani Island and Karaburun Peninsula. Drive towards Durres, where, pass by the amphitheater, the Roman ruins, and the Venetian Tower. Overnight in Tirana. Day 8: Day tour of Tirana Discover Tirana, the capital of Albania and enjoy a unique experience in the city while learning more about the city's culinary treasures. Try Byrek, Albanian coffee, traditional lunch, and of course, Albanian Raki. Visit BUNKART, one of the most interesting museums in Tirana.

Includes

BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights in 3 star hotels Private transport provided by the company Professional tour leader Hotel pick up in Tirana Hotel drop off in Tirana Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites Tourist taxes Road taxes

Important Information

• All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund