Discover Albanian Highlights Over an 8-Day Cultural Tour from Tirana
Highlights
Tirana, Durres, Berat, Gjirokaster, Apollonia (Illyria), Butrint National Park, Vlore, Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, Kruje, Tepelenë
Locations Covered
Tirana, Durres, Berat, Gjirokaster, Apollonia (Illyria), Butrint National Park, Vlore, Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, Kruje, Tepelenë
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
8 Days
Medium
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.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Tirana - Durres - Berat
- 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.
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Day 2- Berat
- Explore the Berat historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and visit the Berat Fortress.
Accommodation in Berat.
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Day 3- Apollonia - Tepelene - Gjirokaster
- 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.
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Day 4- Gjirokaster - Sarande
- Today, visit Gjirokaster Fortress and Gjirokaster Museum.
- Afterwards, travel to Sarande for accommodation.
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Day 5- Butrint - Sarande
- 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.
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Day 6- Borsh - Vlore
- 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.
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Day 7- Vlore - Kruje
- 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.
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Day 8- Kruje - Tirana
- Visit Kruje fortress and Kruje Museum.
- Later, return to Tirana and the tour finishes.
The planned distance of this tour is 842 km.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.