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3-Day Vlore, Llogara, Himare, Sarande & Gjirokaster Tour From Tirane
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Sun and Sand, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Traverse through South Albania's Coastline and admire its exquisite and unspoiled beauty. Visit the Llogara National Park, the castle of “Ali Pasha”, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster Castle, Borsh Beach, etc., on this 3-day guided tour.

Highlights
  • Explore Llogara National Park surrounded by pine trees 
  • Go to Himare to enjoy the views and the fresh sea air  
  • Visit Borsh, one of the longest beaches in south Albania 
  • Marvel at the beauty of Blue Eye, a natural underground spring
  • Day 1: Tirane to Vlore to Llogara expand_more
    • Depart from Tirane after breakfast and a brief informational meeting with your local guide.

    • Stop at Durres, which is located on the Adriatic Sea in the mid-western part of Albania. 

    • Enjoy the seaside view as you head to Vlore. 

    • See the division of the Adriatic and the Jonian sea. The Jon Sea is well known for its beauty and unspoiled nature. The first stop is the Llogara National Park, surrounded by pine trees and sits at an elevation of 1000 meters above sea level. 

    • Stop here for a traditional lunch to enjoy the refreshing sea breezes. The panoramic views of the seashore from the road are amazing, and you can take some wonderful photographs as we move down to the sea. 

    • During our trip to Himare, we stop at several beaches to enjoy the views and the fresh sea air before we stop for the night.

  • Day 2: Himare to Porto Palermo to Sarande expand_more
    • See some of the most beautiful cities and beaches of Albania. After breakfast, depart for more adventure. 

    • Visit the castle of “Ali Pasha”, a good place to visit for its history and beautiful sea view. 

    • Continue to a beach named Borsh, one of the longest beaches in south Albania with a coastline that covers three kilometres. 

    • Enjoy the beach and engage in some real off-road driving as you travel to a village called Nivica to have lunch. 

    • Stop at Sarande, the last city in south Albania. 

    • Spend the afternoon on the beach and have dinner and accommodations in Sarande. 

    • Explore the nightlife in Sarande. During the summer months, Saranda offers plenty of fun and relaxation.

  • Day 3: Gjirokaster to Tirane expand_more
    • Depart for one of the most beautiful miracles that Albania has to offer: the Blue Eye. The Blue Eye is a natural phenomenon created by an underground spring. It is well known for the spring's clear blue water, which forms a pool more than fifty-meters deep. 

    • Leave the serenity of the Blue Eye and drive back into history. Gjirokaster is an ancient city which lies in the historical region of Epirus. Nestled in a valley of the Gjere Mountains, Gjirokaster sits beside the Drino River at 300m (984 ft) above sea level and is famous for its beautiful stone houses and steep stone streets.

    • Take some time to wander into the ruins of the castle of Gjirokaster, which overlook the city. The castle contains a military museum featuring German and Italian artillery from the Communist resistance and a captured US Air Force plane that commemorates the Communist regime’s struggle against the “imperialist” western powers.

    • Have lunch in this ancient city. 

    • Head to Tirana and will be the end of this marvellous tour.

What's Included
  • 2 breakfasts

  • Hotel (2 nights)

  • Private 4WD

  • English-speaking Albanian tour guide

  • Small group experience

What's Excluded
  • Extra Drinks

  • Pick up & Drop Off Transfers (Add 10€)

  • Lunch (add 35€, if provided)

  • Dinner (add 35€, if provided)

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal Expenses

  • Driving the Jeep (optional)

  • Paragliding (to include please pay 50€)

Meeting Point

Tirana, Albania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
4 To 4 EUR 199 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

Fromss

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USD 220 / person