From Tirana Albanian Highlights - 6 day around Albania

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Visit Karvasta Lagoon and Berat
3 stops
1
Tirana
Meet with the Tour leader at the meeting point. Introduction of the tour and a short brief about this trip. Start your journey to Karavasta Lagoon
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Parku Kombetar Divjake-Karavasta
Visit Karavasta Lagoon the biggest Lagoon in the Balkans Visit the visitor center and learn more about the importance of the Lagoon ecosystem. This place is home to Dalmatian Pelican and Flamingos and if are lucky we can see them Boat trip through the lagoon to enjoy the views of birds and different species
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Berat
Transfer Berat one of the most interesting historical sites of Albania Meet with the local tour Guide in Berat Castle. The history of the castle dates back to the IV century BC with a surface of 9.6 ha. Visit the iconographic museum where you will find the icons of XVI century madden by Onufri one of the greatest painters in Albania Stop at the new bridge to click the best pictures of Historical quarters , Mangalem and Gorica Free evening to walk in the old town and Pedestrian Street.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Osum Canyon and Bogove Waterfall
2 stops
4
Meet with the tour leader in the morning and start your journey to the biggest canyon in Albania On the way to the canyons stop in Polican a small town founded during the communist time to produce weapons. See the weapon factory from the distance and learn about the past of this town
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Osum Canyon (Kanioni i Osumit)
Known also as the Albania Grand Canyion is one of the most interesting natural sites of South . Visit the Abas Ali foot print a holy site for the Bektashi ( sufi branch of Islam ) Visit the Canyon Bridge and then if the weather promises swim or explore a part of the canyon On the way back to Berat visit Bogove waterfall known as the sleeping pearl of Tomorr National Park The journey to the waterfall is very panoramic . A short hike through he stream and the endless forest will take us to the waterfall Water is cold even in hot sunny days but we suggest do swim in the cold crystal waters Return in Berat Free evening
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Ancient Apollonia and Gjirokaster
2 stops
6
Apollonia Archaeological Park
Meet in the morning with the tour leader and start your journey to Apollonia,one of the oldest archaeological sites in Albania. Visit its monastery which is built during the XIII century by the Last emperor of the byzantine empire. Visit the archaeological museum where you will learn more about the history and social life in Apollonia. Walk around the archaeological park to see the ruins of one of the biggest towns of antiquity
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Gjirokaster
Arrival in Gjirokaster known also as the stone city. Famous for its architecture and Bazaar Visit it castle rebuild during the byzantine and ottoman era. Click the best pictures from the castle and then a walk in the old bazaar where locals are selling different souvenirs Visit the Ethnographic museum to learn more about Albanian lifestyle during the XVIII century Free evening to enjoy Gjirokastra by night
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Blue Eye - Butrint - Ksamil and Sarande
4 stops
8
The Blue Eye
Meet with the tour leader in the morning and start your journey to the southeast city of Albania On our way stop in Blue eye - one of the biggest natural sites in south Albania. Famous for its turquoise waters and natural surroundings Walkthrough the park and see the water source of Blue Eye
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Butrint National Park
Transfer to Butrint one of the most interesting natural and archaeological sites of Albania. Surrounded by Butrint Lake and the Ionian sea this is one of the most panoramic spots of Albania Meet the local tour guide to understand more about the history and the importance of Butrint
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Ksamil
Transfer to Ksamil a small coastal village known for its islands and the white sandy beach Stop for a cafe with a view of the islands and if the weather is fine to swim in the crystal waters of Ionian.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Saranda
Transfer to Sarande Walk-in its pedestrian street to enjoy the view of the city and the Ionian sea. Many locals sell souvenirs at the pedestrian street Free evening to enjoy Sarande by night
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Albanian Coast and Vlore
4 stops
12
Qeparo
Meet with the tour leader in the morning and start your journey through the Albanian Riviera. This is known as one of the most beautiful drives in Albania as we all be accompanied by the views of the Ionian Coast Visit Qeparo upper village build on top of a cliff. See its houses built during the XVIII century
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Porto Palermo
Transfer to Porto Palermo Castle build by Ali Pashe Tepelna Walk inside the castle walls and enjoy the views from the roof Learn more about the history of Ali Pashe Tepelena A nice beach is located close to the castle if the weather is warmer then you can take your time to swim and relax
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Llogara Pass
Drive through Llogara pass which is 1080 me above sea level Stop at the viewpoint to see the views of the mountain and Llogara National park
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Vlore
Transfer to Vlore known as the city of the independence Free evening to enjoy the beauty of Vlora
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Zvernec Island - Ardenica Monastery - Tirane
2 stops
16
Meet with the tour leader in the morning and transfer to Zvernec Island Located in Narta lagoon this island offers fantastic views. Recently the lagoon became the home of many flamingos and other birds Visit the island and the monastery
2 hours • Admission ticket included
17
Ardenica Monastery
Transfer to Ardenica monastery one of the most important religious centers in Albania during XVIII century Visit the monastery and the church Lunch in an small restaurant Opportunity for a wine tasting tour to a winery located close to the monastery Depart in Tirane Drop off
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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