6 days tour

Albania: Local Food & Unesco Heritage

$ 1,654 .28 USD

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Albania: Local Food & Unesco Heritage

This tour includes:

Guide

โ€“ Expert Tour Director & local guides โ€“ 6 Guided sightseeing tours and select entrance fees

Accommodation

โ€“ 6 nights in handpicked hotels

Transport

Private deluxe motor coach

Meals

โ€“ Breakfast daily โ€“ 1 Dinner โ€“ 4 Lunches โ€“ 1 Mussel Degustation

Not included:

Flights

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Albania: Local Food & Unesco Heritage

  • Day 1 Travel Day & Tirana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Travel Day & Tirana

      Included meals: Welcome Dinner


      Airport pick-up service available throughout the day (included)

      Welcome to Albania! 

      Transfer to Tirana and settle into your hotel. For those of you not too tired, there is a guided walking tour of the city center, including Skanderbeg Square, Etโ€™hem Bey Mosque, the Pyramid and the Blloku area.

      Then, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonightโ€™s welcome dinner.

  • Day 2 The Old Capital Of Kruja & Mrizi I Zanave Agrotourism
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Old Capital Of Kruja & Mrizi I Zanave Agrotourism

      Included meals: Breakfast, Agritourism Lunch

      Included entrances: Skanderbeg Museum, Ethnographic Museum


      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 and Ethnographic Museum.
      • You will have free time to wander around the Old Bazaar, with beautiful cobblestone alleys and lovely old architecture.

      Transfer to what is considered the best restaurant and Agrotourism in the country.

      With its countryside settings in the village of Fishte and its Albanian Slow Food excellence, you will spend a couple of hours visiting the surrounding and tasting the best Albanian food there is. 

  • Day 3 Saranda Via Sightseeing Tour Of Gjirokaster (Unesco)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Saranda Via Sightseeing Tour Of Gjirokaster (Unesco)

      Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      Included entrances: Castle of Gjirokaster, Skenduli House


      Transfer to Gjirokaster to discover the city of โ€œa thousand stepsโ€, driving through small villages.

      • 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 โ€œcity of stoneโ€ 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 360ยบ view from there.
      • Head out for lunch in a small, local restaurant for a taste of the cityโ€™s authentic dishes.

      Transfer in Saranda in the late afternoon.

  • Day 4 The Blue Eye Spring, Butrint National Park (Unesco) & Mussel Tour Boat Ride
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Blue Eye Spring, Butrint National Park (Unesco) & Mussel Tour Boat Ride

      Included meals: Breakfast, Mussel Degustation

      Included entrances: Blue Eye Spring, Butrint Archaeological Park, On-site expert guide


      In the morning we travel to the Blue Eye spring and marvel at the springโ€™s shades of blue and nature around it, before reaching Ksamil.

      • Travel to Butrint Archaeological Park where a local guide explains 2500 years of history embedded in the Amphitheater, the castle, the churches, and the Lion Gate.
      • Afterwards, hop on a boat for a tour of the โ€œQueen of Butrinti Lakeโ€ and learn about the mussel cultivation, how to collect your own mussels, clean them, open them, and then taste them in fresh olive oil and lemon juice, with bread, by the side of the lagoon with a glass of local wine while the warm breeze comes in across the water.
      • Enjoy free time in the idyllic beach of Ksamil before transfer in Saranda.

      On the way to Saranda, stop for coffee-break Lekursi Castle for a view from above of the city of Saranda.

  • Day 5 Berat Via Porto Palermo Bay & Albanian Riviera Road
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Berat Via Porto Palermo Bay & Albanian Riviera Road

      Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      Included entrances: Ali Pasha Castle


      En route to the city of Berat via the scenic Riviera road, 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.
      • Stop for lunch at a rustic local restaurant along Shushica river. 

      Reach Berat, get settled in the hotel and enjoy an evening in the lights and promenade of this pretty UNESCO town. 

  • Day 6 Walking Tour & Local Food In Berat (Unesco)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Walking Tour & Local Food In Berat (Unesco)

      Included meals: Breakfast, Agritourism Lunch

      Included entrances: Berat Castle, Onufri Iconographic Museum


      This morning set out for a walking guide through the UNESCO โ€“ recognized old town. 

      • Admire the White Mosque, the Holy Trinity Church, Gorica Bridge and the Berati citadel/castle
      • Enjoy a coffee and raki break inside the castle of Berat   
      • Visit Onufri National Iconographic Museum, built in 1986. The Museumโ€™s name honors the Albanian master painter of the 16th century, Onufri, who is responsible for a rich legacy of iconography in the country. The museum contains an immense collection of one-hundred and seventy-three select objects from Albanian churches and monasteries.

      Transfer to the scenic and family owned Alpeta Agrotourism & Winery located among the rolling hills that surround the city. Tour the facilities for a complete view of the process of vinification, its cellar and vineyard.  


      After the visit, enjoy lunch with their seasonal home-grown and locally sourced organic delights and their fine wine.     


      Return in Berat for a free evening.

  • Day 7 Flight Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Flight Home

      Included meals: Breakfast


      Please note that the airport drop off is not included on tour. If you want to include this service, you can book it during the process of reservation.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 89

Age range allowed for this experience.

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