Exploring Albania: A 6-Day Tour of Nature, Culture, and Adventure

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Tirane-Kruje-Shkoder
3 stops
1
Rozafa Castle
We drive towards the beautiful North of Albania, with the majestic Castle of Rozafa as our first destination. Perched atop a hill, overlooking the city, the Castle is steeped in Albanian history, from antiquity to the Iliryan-Roman wars. Cascaded with legends, the Castle stands as a reminder of the timelessness of Albanian Epos.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
2
Shkoder
Leaving the Castle, we travel down to the vibrant city of Shkoder! With its unique architecture, hilarious sense of humour, and warm hospitality, this city is an essential part of Albania's history. It is also a place of great religious tolerance, with a Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, and Muslim Mosque all in close proximity. Let's embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the most exciting parts of Shkoder, including the illustrious "Pedonale"!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Kruje
Out first visit should be the city of Kruja , the historical city of our national hero Scanderbeg, where we will learn more about the history of Albania in general and the figure of Scanderbeg.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Shkoder-Durres-Berat
3 stops
4
Durres
We will head towards the south of Albania and pay a visit to the most important city on the Adriatic shores Durres, a touristy city by the beach so rich in history dating back more then 2500 years ago.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Berat
We head to Berat , a UNESCO city to explore the heritage neighborhoods of Mangalem , Gorica and the still inhabited castle since 2000 years ago.
20 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Berat Castle
The majestic Citadel of Berat, commonly referred to as Berat Castle and its castle quarter, soars grandly above the town of Berat, Albania. Its majestic walls date back to the 13th century and are surrounded by a multitude of Byzantine churches as well as Ottoman mosques. We can try the traditional Gliko and Turkish coffee at a local guest house .
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Berat - Osumi Canyons or wine tasting
2 stops
7
Berat
During our second day in Berat we can spend the day visiting one of the local wineries for a wine tasting tour of Albanian wines if a fan of wines.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Osum Canyon (Kanioni i Osumit)
If you would like to explore more of the region we can have a half day tour visiting the Osumi Canyons from Berat.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Berat- Gjirokaster
3 stops
9
Gjirokaster
we shall journey towards Gjirokastra, renowned for its remarkable preservation of the Ottoman architecture and its prominent agricultural land. We will traverse through the depths of Southern Albania, admiring the green fields that the countryside has to offer. Along our path, we shall be accompanied by the Vjosa River, one of the few untamed rivers of Albania and the surrounding Balkan region.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Gjirokastra Bazaar
On our visit to Gjirokaster we will visit the Old Bazaar of Gjirokaster a historical site of the old “Stone City” full of souvenir shops , local bars and restaurants.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Gjirokaster Castle
A visit of the silver castle to get back in time touring the magnificent fortress standing proudly on top of the hill and the city for more than hundreds of years
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Gjirokaster-Sarande- Himare
2 stops
12
Sarande
Leaving Gjirokaster we will have a visit of the city of Sarande , a stunning coastal city on the shores of the Ionian Sea overlooking Greece in the distance.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Himare
We will drive along the Albanian Riviera on the hilly terrain to get to its main city Himara .
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Himare-Llogara National Park- Zvernec Monastery in Vlore-Tirane
3 stops
14
Llogara National Park
Driving towards the Albanian Riviera we will have a stop on the Balcony of Llogara Nationals park to enjoy the beauty of the coast on the hight of around 800 meters above sea level .
14 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
On our way we will pass by the city of Vlore where we will visit the monastery of Zvernec located on Zverneci Island connecting with the main land through an wooden bridge
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Tirana
After our visit in Vlore we head back to Tirana where the tour enda
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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