Itinerary

1. Arrival in Tirana

   • Meet your Albanian tour guide at the airport upon arrival.

   • Transfer to Tirana to visit the E'them Bey Mosque built in 1789 and the clock tower built in the 1830s.

   • In central boulevard, see the government building halls, an art gallery and the university.

   • In the neighbourhood of the former Communist bloc, have a drink at a bar in Sky Tower, which is located on the 15th floor of the building.

   • Have dinner and stay overnight in Tirane.

2. Ohrid Lake-Korce

   • In the morning, depart for Pogradec, which is one of the most beautiful tourist spots of Albania because of its proximity to the Ohrid Lake. 

   • Continue to the centre of Drilon (5 km) which is surrounded by numerous flowers.

   • Here go for a boat ride on a local lake and taste the unique flavour of the Koran fish. 

   • Depend from the time, but one visit Snat Naum which is very interesting

   • In the evening, arrive in Korca. 

   (Accommodation in the 3-star Grand Hotel; dinner and overnight) 

3. Korca - Gjirokastra

   • After breakfast, visit the Museum of Medieval Art.

   • See the Old Bazaar in Korca which is one the most interesting place to see in Korca.

   • Continue to Permet (city of flowers), to behold the natural beauty of Hotova National Park.

   • Travel along the river Vjoses to see the beautiful canyons of Kelcyra. The road passes in Tepelene, the birthplace of Ali Pasha, and the royal castle built in his name.

   • In the evening, arrive in the stony town of Gjirokastra, its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

   (Dinner and overnight in Gjirokastra)
   

4. Ioannina-Meteora, Greece

   • After breakfast, visit a 4th-century castle, the Nderkombatar Museum of Arms, and the old bazaar church.
     

   • In the middle of the day, transfer to Ioannina, Greece.

   • Go to the border crossing through the Kakavi border crossing and go to Ioannina, Greece.
     

   • First visit the cave of Perama, a marvel of nature, over 1.5 km long and about 685 m deep.

   • Then visit Ali Pasha's castle in Ioannina and depending on the weather you also visit the island with Ali Pasha's museum.

   • After settling in the places, spend the night, free dinner in the beautiful northern town of Ioannina.
     

   • After waking up and consuming breakfast we head to Meteora, the club will visit the famous Meteora monasteries and after a lunch in the stone town of Metsovo.
     Returning across the border into Kakavi we turn to Saranda, from where we will also visit the blue eye
     En-route visit Blue Eye to learn of the legend of the fountain and stunning Mesopotomit Monastery.
     

5. Saranda - Butrint

   • Check-in at 3-star accommodation in Saranda. 
     

   • Visit Lekurs Castle, a site with panoramic views of its surroundings.

     Have dinner and stay overnight in Saranda.

   • Explore the ancient city of Butrint (UNESCO World Heritage Site) which dates back to 8th-century BCE. With your Butrint Guide visit:

     • 8th century BC Acropolis Asklepit shrine dedicated to the god of healing.

     • The 4th century BC Fourth Gate of Lake. 

     • The 3rd century BC Roman Teatri. 

     • Agora the civic and commercial centre of the city Gjimnazium. 

     • The 6ht-century AD pagan shrine of Basilica. 

     • Ancient remains of Roman citizen's house. 

     • A 2nd-century fountain.

     • The Venetian castle and tower of 14th -16th century BC.
       

6. Himare,(Vlora - Apollonia - Berat )

   • In the evening, check-in at Himara, a 3-star hotel accommodation, for dinner and overnight stay.

   • Continue along the Albanian Riviera and visit the fortress of Ali Pasha in Porto Palermo., and the Himaras castle
     

   • In the morning, after breakfast start the tour through Vlora to explore the ancient city of Apollonia. The highlights of this tour include the Buleuterioni, Acropolis Odeon Monastery, Church of Saint Mary and visit to a Museum. 
     

7. Berat

   • After Apolonia we arrive in Berati, very interesting old city

   • Transfer to the city of Portland in the afternoon, to visit the Museum of Onufri SanTriadhes Church, Cathedral of Saint Nicholas.
     

   • Catle of Berati, Mangalemi and Gorica 

   • A 3- star Hotel accommodation is in center of the city 
     

8. Departure from Tirana Airport

   • In the morning, do a half-day tour in Durres to get familiarised with the 3000-year old history of this port city. Here, observe a 4th-century fortress, a Roman amphitheater that has a capacity of 20,000 spectators and a Venetian tower. (Depend from the flight time)

   • In the afternoon, transfer to the harbour or airport for your departure.