Albania | Tour & Beach Stay - 11 Days
Albania | Tour & Beach Stay - 11 Days
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We are a team of adventurers that will help you discover the best places in the world. We'll guide you throughout the adventures so you can live unique and life changing experiences.
We are a team of adventurers that will help you discover the best places in the world. We'll guide you throughout the adventures so you can live unique and life changing experiences.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Travel day & Tirana
Stop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
Airport pick-up service available throughout the day (included).
Welcome to Albania! Get settled in the hotel and for those of you not too tired, there is a guided walking tour of the city center before dinner at a traditional restaurant in the evening.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tirana, a 3-star hotel
Day 2: Kruja, Preza Castle & Durres
Stop At: Kruje, Kruje, Durres County
We start our journey from Tirana, directly to the city of Kruja.
– Set off on a guided tour of Dollma Bektashi Teqe , the surroundings and the Castle itself, the Skanderbeg Museum and the National Ethnographic Museum.
– You will have free time to wander around the Old Bazaar, with beautiful cobblestone alleys and lovely old architecture.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Preze, Preze, Tirana County
Now we head for lunch in a restaurant in Preza Castle, with a tremendous view of the city and valley of Tirana and Kruja and Tirana International Airport. ( Fresh ingredients guaranteed ).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Durres, Durres, Durres County
After lunch, we travel to Durrës for our last “digestive” stop.
– Set off on a guided tour of the City Walls, Byzantine Forum, Roman Thermal Baths, and the Amphitheater and enjoy the city’s street art around the ancient ruins.
Coffee break on top of the Venetian Tower before traveling to Tirana
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tirana, a 3-star hotel
Day 3: Berat (UNESCO) & Wine Tasting
Stop At: Berat, Berat, Berat County
Transfer to Berat passing through suggestive hills full of olive trees.
Get settled in the hotel and set out for a guided tour with the local guide admiring the citadel / castle of Berat with the Red Mosque, recognized by its solitary minaret. The White Mosque, the Church of the Holy Trinity and the arched bridge of Gorica, built in 1780 are the other attractions that await you after the Castle.
Enjoy lunch with the city as the view and have free time wandering in the two main districts of Mangalem and Gorica.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kantina e Veres Alpeta., Berat 4002 Albania
Transfer in the afternoon to the scenic Alpeta Winery at the base of Mount Tomorri, among the rolling hills that surround the city. The tour of the facilities includes a complete view of the process of vinification and detailed explanations by a member of the family.
After the visit to the cellar and vineyard, guests are invited to share a glass of wine (2 for accuracy and 2 glasses of Raki) and exchange stories with a member of the family while enjoying a variety of homemade Albanian cheeses and locally grown olives.
Return to Berat and enjoy a free evening in the city.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Berat, a 3-star hotel
Day 4: Sightseeing tour of Gjirokaster (UNESCO)
Stop At: Gjirokaster, Gjirokaster, Gjirokaster County
Transfer to Gjirokaster to discover the city of “a thousand steps”, driving through small villages.
Get settled in the hotel and head out for lunch in a small, local restaurant for a taste of the city’s authentic dishes.
Step into Skenduli house, the nicest Ottoman tower house and listen to its history and details from the 10th generation of Skenduli family.
– Soak up to the rich history of the castle and enjoy the view of the “city of stone” from above.
– Pass by the Ottoman Bazaar and historic wooden houses and visit Gjirokastra Obelisk dedicated to the first school of Gjirokastra and enjoy the 360º view from there.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gjirokaster, a 3-star hotel
Day 5: Blue Eye Spring, Butrint National Park (UNESCO) & Porto Palermo
Stop At: The Blue Eye, Vlore 9706 Albania
Travel to the Blue Eye and marvel at the spring’s shades of blue and nature around it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
Set off on a guided tour of Butrint National Park where a local guide explains 2500 years of history embedded in the Amphitheater, the castle, the churches and the Lion Gate.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ali Pasha Castle, Sh8 Porto Palermo, Porto Palermo Beach, Vlore Albania
Drive to Ksamil and enjoy a treat of a lunch at The Mussel House.
En route to the Dhermi Beach, explore the Ali Pasha Castle with your Tour Director. Marvel at the architecture and listen to entertaining legends about the man who build it, Ali Pashe Tepelena.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 6: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach | Day 6 – Day 10
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 7: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 8: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 9: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 10: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 11: Tirane via Vlore
Stop At: Vlore, Vlore, Vlore County
On the road to Tirane, visit the city of Vlore. Hometown to the National Independence movement, visit the Flag Square with its Independence Monument right in the center, the Muradie Mosque and Vlore’s Lungomare.
Have a free afternoon in the capital of Albania – Tirana.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tirana, a 3-star hotel
Day 12: Departure Day
Pass By: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
Please note that the airport drop off is not included on tour. If you want to include this service, you can book it during your reservation.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Travel day & Tirana
Stop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
Airport pick-up service available throughout the day (included).
Welcome to Albania! Get settled in the hotel and for those of you not too tired, there is a guided walking tour of the city center before dinner at a traditional restaurant in the evening.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tirana, a 3-star hotel
Day 2: Kruja, Preza Castle & Durres
Stop At: Kruje, Kruje, Durres County
We start our journey from Tirana, directly to the city of Kruja.
– Set off on a guided tour of Dollma Bektashi Teqe , the surroundings and the Castle itself, the Skanderbeg Museum and the National Ethnographic Museum.
– You will have free time to wander around the Old Bazaar, with beautiful cobblestone alleys and lovely old architecture.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Preze, Preze, Tirana County
Now we head for lunch in a restaurant in Preza Castle, with a tremendous view of the city and valley of Tirana and Kruja and Tirana International Airport. ( Fresh ingredients guaranteed ).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Durres, Durres, Durres County
After lunch, we travel to Durrës for our last “digestive” stop.
– Set off on a guided tour of the City Walls, Byzantine Forum, Roman Thermal Baths, and the Amphitheater and enjoy the city’s street art around the ancient ruins.
Coffee break on top of the Venetian Tower before traveling to Tirana
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tirana, a 3-star hotel
Day 3: Berat (UNESCO) & Wine Tasting
Stop At: Berat, Berat, Berat County
Transfer to Berat passing through suggestive hills full of olive trees.
Get settled in the hotel and set out for a guided tour with the local guide admiring the citadel / castle of Berat with the Red Mosque, recognized by its solitary minaret. The White Mosque, the Church of the Holy Trinity and the arched bridge of Gorica, built in 1780 are the other attractions that await you after the Castle.
Enjoy lunch with the city as the view and have free time wandering in the two main districts of Mangalem and Gorica.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kantina e Veres Alpeta., Berat 4002 Albania
Transfer in the afternoon to the scenic Alpeta Winery at the base of Mount Tomorri, among the rolling hills that surround the city. The tour of the facilities includes a complete view of the process of vinification and detailed explanations by a member of the family.
After the visit to the cellar and vineyard, guests are invited to share a glass of wine (2 for accuracy and 2 glasses of Raki) and exchange stories with a member of the family while enjoying a variety of homemade Albanian cheeses and locally grown olives.
Return to Berat and enjoy a free evening in the city.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Berat, a 3-star hotel
Day 4: Sightseeing tour of Gjirokaster (UNESCO)
Stop At: Gjirokaster, Gjirokaster, Gjirokaster County
Transfer to Gjirokaster to discover the city of “a thousand steps”, driving through small villages.
Get settled in the hotel and head out for lunch in a small, local restaurant for a taste of the city’s authentic dishes.
Step into Skenduli house, the nicest Ottoman tower house and listen to its history and details from the 10th generation of Skenduli family.
– Soak up to the rich history of the castle and enjoy the view of the “city of stone” from above.
– Pass by the Ottoman Bazaar and historic wooden houses and visit Gjirokastra Obelisk dedicated to the first school of Gjirokastra and enjoy the 360º view from there.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gjirokaster, a 3-star hotel
Day 5: Blue Eye Spring, Butrint National Park (UNESCO) & Porto Palermo
Stop At: The Blue Eye, Vlore 9706 Albania
Travel to the Blue Eye and marvel at the spring’s shades of blue and nature around it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
Set off on a guided tour of Butrint National Park where a local guide explains 2500 years of history embedded in the Amphitheater, the castle, the churches and the Lion Gate.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ali Pasha Castle, Sh8 Porto Palermo, Porto Palermo Beach, Vlore Albania
Drive to Ksamil and enjoy a treat of a lunch at The Mussel House.
En route to the Dhermi Beach, explore the Ali Pasha Castle with your Tour Director. Marvel at the architecture and listen to entertaining legends about the man who build it, Ali Pashe Tepelena.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 6: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach | Day 6 – Day 10
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 7: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 8: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 9: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 10: Beach Stay in Dhermi Beach
Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy Dhermi Beach
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dhermi, a 3-star hotel
Day 11: Tirane via Vlore
Stop At: Vlore, Vlore, Vlore County
On the road to Tirane, visit the city of Vlore. Hometown to the National Independence movement, visit the Flag Square with its Independence Monument right in the center, the Muradie Mosque and Vlore’s Lungomare.
Have a free afternoon in the capital of Albania – Tirana.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tirana, a 3-star hotel
Day 12: Departure Day
Pass By: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
Please note that the airport drop off is not included on tour. If you want to include this service, you can book it during your reservation.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.