Albanian Highlights - UNESCO sites ,Nature and Food tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana Higjlights overnight Durres
2 stops
1
Tirana
Meet with the tour guide in the morning and visit Tirana Highlights. Walkthrough its center and learn more about the architecture and the history of Scanderbeg Square Visit the old mosque located in the center and after that the famous Bunk art. An ex-communist bunker now a day a museum where you can learn more about the communism in Albania Walkthrough the famous Blok , once the area where important official used to live now a day a place to hang out full of bars and night clubs
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Durres
Transfer to Durres, the biggest coastal city of Albania. Visit the famous amphitheatre which is the biggest in the Balkan and after that to the Archaeological Museum where you will learn more about ancient Durres Free evening to walk on the pedestrian street close to the Adriatic sea .
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Durres - Karavasta Lagoon - Berat
2 stops
3
Laguna e Karavastase
Meet with the tour guide and transfer to Karvasta ,the biggest lagoon of Albania , This is home of many endemic species amongst them the famous Dalmatian Pelican Visit the information center of Lagoon where you will learn more about flora and fauna of this region Take a boat trip through the lagoon
3 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Berat
Transfer to the UNESCO city of Berat famous for its architecture. Many travellers consider it as the most charming town of Albania Visit its castle build on the IV century BC and visit the most important monuments of the castle A visit to Onufri museum which is a church also. See the old icons madden by Albanian masters. Learn more about religious art and tolerance Lunch in a local family who lives in the castle Afternoon free to walk in the old town Mangalem and Gorica
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Osum Canyon and Bogove Waterfall
4 stops
5
Meet in the morning with the tour guide and transfer to Osum Canyon Direction Stop in Polican a small town founded during communist time to produce weapons. See the weapon factory from the distance. Lear from the tour guide about the communist and present era in of this town
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Osum Canyon (Kanioni i Osumit)
This is the biggest canyon of Albania known also as our colorado. One of the most interesting attractions of south Albania Stop in the viewpoints and walk around the canyon. If you would like we can make a short exploration and swim in the canyon
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Bogove Waterfall
On the way back to Berat stop in Bogove ,a small village famous for its nature and waterfall Walk through the national park which is one of the biggest in the region . Enjoy the views of the stream comming from the waterfall Visit the waterfall where you can fresh up with the cool waters or swim . Transfer to Berat
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Roshnik Village
Transfer to Berat and check in hotel Take your time to relax Transfer to Roshnik village ,20 minutes drive from Berat . This region is famous for food and wine Dinner with local food in an agro farm.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Berat - Gjirokaster - Sarande
3 stops
9
Gjirokaster
Meet with the tour guide and transfer to the UNESCO town of Gjirokster. Famous for its castle and its bazaar this town is really an Albanian Pride . Walk through the Bazaar and learn more about the architecture and the history of this town Lunch in Gjirokaster Transfer to Sarande
2 hours • Admission ticket free
10
The Blue Eye
On our way to Sarande visit the Blue eye - This is an interesting natural park of south famous for its spring
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Saranda
Transfer to Sarande and check-in hotel Free evening to walk in the famous pedestrian street
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Sarande - Blue Eye - Vlore
4 stops
12
Butrint National Park
Meet with the tour guide in the morning and transfer to Butrint , one of the most important archaeological and natural sites of Albania Visit the ancient ruins of Butrint . Take your time to click the best pictures and enjoy the views
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Porto Palermo
Drive in Vlore direction through the famous Albanian riviera . This is one of the most panoramic drives in Albania . Full of views and old villages Stop in several view points and visit the famous Porto Palermo castle
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Llogara Pass
Drive through the llogara pass which is 1091 m above sea level. The views are fantastic. Eat lunch in a restaurant with the view of the Ionian sea Transfer to Vlore
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Vlore
Arrival in Vlore and check in Hotel Free evening to walk in the Ionian coast
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Vlore - Zvernec Island - Apollonia ( drop off )
3 stops
16
Zvernec
Meet in the morning with the tour guide and transfer to Zvernes Island located in Narta Lagoon . This region is home of flamingos and dalmatian pelican Visit the monastery and enjoy nature
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Apollonia Archaeological Park
Transfer to Apollonia an ancient town of Albania . Visit the ancient ruins of Apollonia and its monastery Learn more about its glory during the antiquity and its fall
1 hour • Admission ticket included
18
Tirana
Transfer to Tirane and drop off at your hotel or any other destination End of our service
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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