Tour of South Albania and UNESCO in 4 Days – An epic Journey in Toskeria

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana - Durres - Berat
2 stops
1
Durres
Be ready for leaving Tirana at 09:00 and driving toward Durres. Named also as an “Open Book of History”, it is living proof of the last 25 centuries and many civilizations. Founded as the Greek Colony, the city had passed glorious points in History, Luckily we have some of them still today. City tour of Durres with a visit at the “Roman Amphitheater”, Medieval Market, and more.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Berat
We will leave Durres behind to head toward another city with great importance for Albanian History, Culture and Heritage. Being part of UNESCO World Heritage, Berat is known as a typical Ottoman Style City with a local blend of styles in architecture, With more than 20 centuries of history, it is a mosaic city of different cultures and influences. City Tour of Berat into its 3 typical neighborhoods “Kala”, “Mangalem” and “Gorica”. Visit at the Orthodox Monastery, “Dormitory of Saint Mary” and “Onufri” museum of Iconography. Overnight in Berat. OPTIONAL: Wine Tasting in a Local Winery in Berat for 20 euro / person
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Berat - Sarande - Butrint - Gjirokaster
3 stops
3
rive along the amazing Albanian Riviera. Some free time along the coast of Riviera and visits in typical villages and local restaurants to get introduced better with the local culture and heritage.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Saranda
Part of the UNESCO heritage, Butrint is also the most important Archeologic site in Albania. The ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus inhabited since prehistoric times. Visit Butrint and the pretty Island of Ksamil.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Gjirokaster
After experiencing the golden Antiquity, we will go deeper into the Medieval times in stone, a mystic city like Gjirokastra. As Ismail Kadare (Albanian Writer) describes it, it is not a city like the rest. Under the solid, grey stone tiles and stones swarm the soft and vital flesh of life. City Tour of Gjirokastra along the typical cobblestone paths connecting the typical fortress-style houses. Overnight in the City.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Gjirokaster - Permet - Korce - Pogradec
2 stops
6
Permet
We leave the city to drive deeper into the East and to explore more. A short stop at Permet by the Vjosa River. Vjosa is still one of the very few wild rivers in Europe. On the other hand, Permet is the center of Albanian Slow Food and local gastronomy
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Korce
The afternoon Station will be in the city of Korca. Highly known for its Culture, where the first Albanian Schooled bloomed in 1887. Short walking tour of Korca.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
City tour of Pogradec and Drilon - Return in Tirana
2 stops
8
Pogradec
Day Tour of Pogradec & Ohrid Lake to enjoy and relax one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe. Known also as the “Favorite Holidays Place” of many kings and politicians, Pogradec has been the favorite holiday place of Enver Hoxha, the former Albanian Communist Leader. It is also where Constantine’s parents (Emperor of Byzant) spend most of the holidays.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Driloni National Park
In addition, the next destination will be the park of Drilon. Situated less than 5 Km from Pogradec this park has been the poetic muse of many poets and artists. The magnetic and relaxing atmosphere created from the shallow waters, swamps, and Willow trees make this place very romantic. It is not surprising seeing just married couples shooting their wedding albums there.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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