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Discover Albanian Highlights Over An 8-Day Cultural Tour From Tirana

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Dive into Albania's rich history and culture explained through its many cities by visiting the 2400-year-old city of Berat and seeing the UNESCO Sites before heading to Apollonia to examine its historical ruins. Stroll through the old streets of Gjirokaster, explore the ancient Greek town of Butrint, swim in the crystal waters of Divjake Beach and admire the museums, castles and fortresses in Kruje, Vlore and Tepelene.

Highlights
  • Visit the Castle Berat, Gorica, and the medieval center in Berat
  • Marvel at the Tepelene Fortress, Kruje Fortress and Himare Fortress
  • See the ruins of the ancient Greek town of Apollonia, dating back to the 4th-5th century B.C
  • Walk through the old streets of the city of Gjirokaster
  • Admire the beautiful archaeology and Venetian architecture of Butrint
  • Enjoy swimming in the tranquil waters of Divjake Beach
  • Pay your respects at the St Mary's Monastery and Ardenica Monastery
  • Day 1- Tirana - Durres - Berat expand_more
    • Meet and greet your tour representative to travel to Durres and visit Durres' ancient theatre (UNESCO Tentative List Site).
    • Afterwards, proceed to Berat for accommodation.
  • Day 2- Berat expand_more
    • Explore the Berat historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and visit the Berat Fortress. 

    Accommodation in Berat.

  • Day 3- Apollonia - Tepelene - Gjirokaster expand_more
    • Wake up and travel to Apollonia to visit Apollonia archaeological site (UNESCO Tentative List Site).
    • Next, go to Tepelene to see the Tepelene fortress.
    • Then, head to Gjirokaster to explore the Gjirokaster historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

    Accommodation in Gjirokaster.

  • Day 4- Gjirokaster - Sarande expand_more
    • Today, visit Gjirokaster Fortress and Gjirokaster Museum.
    • Afterwards, travel to Sarande for accommodation.
  • Day 5- Butrint - Sarande expand_more
    • Go to Butrint and visit Butrint archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
    • Then, head to Ksamil to see Ksamil's coastal town.
    • Further, move to Lekuresi to explore the Lekuresi fortress.
    • Transfer to Sarande for accommodation.
  • Day 6- Borsh - Vlore expand_more
    • Travel to Borsh and explore Borsh fortress.
    • Next, move to Himare to see Himare fortress.
    • Later, go to Llogara pass to see Llogara pass scenic road.
    • Proceed to Vlore for accommodation.
  • Day 7- Vlore - Kruje expand_more
    • Travel to Vlore and visit Vlore St Mary's monastery.
    • Then, head to Ardenica to see the Ardenica monastery.
    • Afterwards, go to Divjake to explore Divjake beach.
    • Transfer to Kruje for accommodation.
  • Day 8- Kruje - Tirana expand_more
    • Visit Kruje fortress and Kruje Museum.
    • Later, return to Tirana and the tour finishes.       

    The planned distance of this tour is 842 km.

What's Included
  • Transport with driver
  • Transportation in a minivan with air conditioner
  • Tour director all the time with you
  • Transportation for your group only, no foreigners
  • Accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions
  • Accommodation in double rooms
  • Accommodation with breakfast only
  • English-speaking driver and tour director
What's Excluded
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Accommodation in single rooms
  • Hotel tourist tax
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entry fees and tickets
  • Flights tickets
  • Ferry tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Country visas
What to bring
  • Photo camera with large memory
Know before you go
  • We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploration of each destination that features in our itineraries.
  • This tour can be booked by a solo traveller as an exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travellers in the vehicle).
Meeting Point

Tirana, Albania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Off-season price (1st November - 31st March)
1 To 2 EUR 1564 Per Person
3 To 3 EUR 1438 Per Person
4 To 4 EUR 1311 Per Person
5 To 5 EUR 1184 Per Person
Season price (1st April - 31st October)
1 To 2 EUR 2116 Per Person
3 To 3 EUR 1944 Per Person
4 To 4 EUR 1771 Per Person
5 To 5 EUR 1599 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 1723 / person