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Albania · Heritage Walks
The journey
Dive into Albania's rich history on a 9-day journey through its many cities, from the 2400-year-old city of Berat and its Ethnographic and Onufri museums to the historical ruins of Apollonia. Stroll through the old streets of Gjirokastra, explore the ancient Greek town of Butrint, and admire the museums and castles of Kruja and Tirana for a well-rounded view of Albania's past. Along the way, discover coastal landscapes, archaeological sites, traditional towns, and some of the country's most important cultural landmarks.
Dive into Albania's rich history on a 9-day journey through its many cities, from the 2400-year-old city of Berat and its Ethnographic and Onufri museums to the historical ruins of Apollonia.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Arrive at Mother Teresa Airport.
Accommodation in a hotel near the city center.
Guided visits to Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the former residential area known as "The Block," the Pyramid, the historic parts of Tirana, Tabak Bridge, the Historical Museum, and more.
Traditional Albanian dinner.
Overnight in Tirana.
After breakfast, depart for Berat.
On the way to Berat, stop in Durres to visit the Roman Amphitheatre.
In Berat, first visit Berat Castle.
After the castle, visit the Onufri Museum and the Ethnographic Museum.
Accommodation as per the desire of the group.
Have lunch in a traditional restaurant.
After lunch, visit another section of the city called "Gorica."
Dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Overnight in Berat.
After breakfast, depart for the city of Vlora.
On the way to Vlora, stop to visit Ardenica Monastery.
After Ardenica, visit the archaeological center of Apollonia and the monastery.
Optional lunch in Apollonia.
Visit Flag Square in Vlora.
Enjoy a short break in Vlora and some free time.
Accommodation near Radhima Beach, with free time to swim.
Dinner and overnight stay in Vlora.
After breakfast, drive to Saranda through Llogara, Himara, and Borsh.
Free time to swim and have lunch in Himara.
Visit Porto Palermo Castle.
Accommodation in Saranda.
Guided tour of the archaeological site of Butrint.
Traditional Albanian dinner.
Overnight in Saranda.
After breakfast, depart for Gjirokastra.
Visit Shen Koll Monastery in Mesopotam.
Visit Syri i Kalter (Blue Eye), with a short coffee break.
Arrival and accommodation in Gjirokaster.
Lunch or a picnic at the tourist site of Viroi, Gjirokaster.
Visit the Old Center, market, mosque, castle, and Zekate House.
Eat dinner at a traditional place.
Overnight in Gjirokastra.
After breakfast, depart for Korça.
Visit Ali Pasha Castle in Tepelena.
Make short photo stops through the Vjosa Valley and Gramoz Mountain.
Enjoy a picnic in the greenery near Erseka.
Accommodation in Korça.
Walk through the old city and market, and visit the Orthodox Church.
Free time for sightseeing nearby.
Have dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Korca.
After breakfast, depart from Korça to Kruja.
Visit Lin village and Lin's Mosaic.
Coffee break.
Follow a scenic route along the Shkumbin Valley.
Visit Elbasan Castle, time permitting.
Depending on the time, lunch will be somewhere near the Shkumbini and Librazhd rivers or near Elbasan.
Visit Petrela Castle.
Visit the historical center of Tirana.
After arrival, accommodation in Kruja for two nights and dinner at the hotel or near the castle.
Overnight in Kruja.
After breakfast, depart for Shkoder.
Visit the Skanderbeg Memorial in Lezhe.
Explore Rozafa Castle in Shkoder.
Enjoy time off in the center and market of Shkoder.
Lunch in a tavern near the bridge.
Pass through Mesi Bridge and head back to Kruje.
Dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.
Overnight in Kruja.
Breakfast at the hotel in Kruja.
Visit the old bazaar, Kruje Castle, and the Ethnographic Museum.
Transfer to the airport.
Where this trip takes you
Berat Castle, Blue Eye, Butrint, Castle of Krujë
The route
The fine print
Accommodation in good 3-star and 4-star standard hotels with breakfast
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Multilingual tour guide/driver
All taxes
Flight tickets
All entrance fees (approx. EUR 25 per person)
All other meals apart from breakfast
Logistics
Your 9 days finish where they began, in Ruga Nene Tereza.
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