Albania · City Tours

Full-Day Vlorë Sightseeing Tour with Zvernec Island and Kaninë Castle

1 Day Round trip from Vlorë Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Tour across the beautiful Zvernec Island
  • 02 Offer your prayers at the Saint Mary Church and Monastery
  • 03 Stroll through Flag Square
  • 04 Learn in depth about Albanian Independence
  • 05 Admire the magnificence of the Castle of Kaninë

Sign up for an exciting excursion to the city of Vlorë, a place that stood at the center of Albanian resistance against the Ottomans and culminated in the declaration of Independence there. Explore key attractions such as Zvernec Island, Saint Mary Church and Monastery, and marvel at the astonishing Castle of Kaninë.

Sign up for an exciting excursion to the city of Vlorë, a place that stood at the center of Albanian resistance against the Ottomans and culminated in the declaration of Independence there.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Vlore
Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Vlorë City Tour with Zvernec Island and Kaninë Castle

  • Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel and head to Vlorë.
  • Your first stop will be Narta Lagoon to visit Zvernec Island, Saint Mary Church, and the Monastery.
  • Continue driving to the Castle of Kaninë to enjoy fantastic views of the bay from the top of the hill.
  • Later, drive to the city centre of Vlorë, at Flag Square, to listen to the story of Albanian Independence.
  • Stroll along the sea avenue and see San Tropes.
  • In the late afternoon, head back to the pier or your specified place to conclude the tour.
Zvernec Island, St. Mary's Monastery, Kaninë Castle, Flag Square

Where this trip takes you

Zvernec Island, St. Mary's Monastery, Kaninë Castle, Flag Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Vlorë 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a very comfortable car, minivan, or van
  • English-speaking Albanian tour guide
  • Hotel or pier pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees wherever needed
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Swimsuit

Know before you go

  • Museums are closed on Mondays, except for any specific agreement made in advance for visits by big groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
  • An adult must accompany children.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Vlorë, Albania
Tour start
Vlorë, Albania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Vlorë.

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