Highlights of Albania

Join us as we explore some of the key highlights in our Albania tour guide!

Albania is a hidden gem in Southeastern Europe, offering a diverse range of landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Whether you’re into stunning beaches, ancient ruins, or charming towns, Albania has something for everyone. These cities encapsulate the diverse charm of Albania, from historical wonders to breathtaking landscapes.

Albania’s highlights offer a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. Tirana, the vibrant capital, blends modern energy with historical sites like Skanderbeg Square and the Et’hem Bey Mosque. Shkodra, nestled by Lake Shkodra, boasts the historic Rozafa Castle and stunning nature. Kruja is a historic gem in Albania, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and connection to national hero Skanderbeg. Vlora is a coastal gem known for its role in Albania’s independence and beautiful beaches.

Gjirokastra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, enchants visitors with its well-preserved Ottoman architecture and the majestic Castle. Meanwhile, Berat, known as the “City of one above the other Window,” features remarkable Ottoman-era buildings. Durres, a coastal city rich in ancient Roman ruins, combines historical landmarks with beautiful seaside relaxation. Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases the remains of a once-flourishing Greek and Roman city. Apollonia, another archaeological gem, boasts well-preserved ruins, including an impressive theater and temple.

In each of these cities, make sure to savor Albanian cuisine – it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!Albanian cuisine is a delightful blend of Mediterranean, Balkan, and Ottoman flavors, offering a vibrant tapestry of tastes and fresh ingredients. The use of locally sourced produce, fresh seafood, and rich olive oil adds depth and healthful goodness to every meal, making Albanian food a true culinary treasure.

Visiting the highlights of Albania is an experience you won’t regret!

Day 01 : Tirana

Meet our guide at the airport and head to the hotel. After a short break we will visit the city and the first visit will be Scanderbej Square, the largest square in Europe. In the square we will visit, the Et’hem Bej mosque, the monument of our national hero Scanderbeg, Opera house, Clock tower. Then we will visit the Pyramid monument and Bunk Art museum, Government building, main boulevard, Mother Teresa Square. In Tirana you will experience a city with a rich history from Ottoman rule through the fall of communist to a modern European city. Take time to immerse yourself in this colorful city where the past meets the present while rapidly striving towards the future. Overnight in Tirana.

Day 2: Tirana – Shkodra - Kruja

After breakfast we drive to Shkodra the most important town of north Albania and the Illyrian capital, in the 3rd century BC. Visit Rozafa Fortress from where spectacular views all around can be admired. Standing in such an imposing site, experience the supremacy the Illyrians would have felt over their enemies. Afterwards, we take a walk in the newly renovated pedestrian area of Shkoder. Italian and Austrian architecture elements are reminders, of this town’s historic links with both these countries. Our tour continues to Kruja - the centre of Albanian resistance against the Ottomans under our national hero Scanderbeg, who kept them from crossing into Western Europe for 25 years. This brave resistance earned him the title “Champion of Christ” given by the Pope of the time. We visit the fortress which holds withing the Skanderbeg and Ethnographic Museums. Finally explore the Old Bazaar, an excellent place to shop for antiques or hand-crafted souvenirs. Overnight in Kruja.

Day 3: Kruja – Apollonia – Vlora

After breakfast we travel to Vlora where Albanian Independence was proclaimed. On the way we stop at the ancient city of Apollonia situated on the famous Via Egnatia. Apollonia was one of the most important cities in Roman times renowned for its school of oratory. Julius Caesar sent his nephew Augustus Octavian to study here, a clear testimony of the advanced level of learning Apollonia provided at the time. We will visit the vast archaeological remains and the adjacent archaeological museum situated in an adjacent Orthodox monastery from the Middle Ages. Afterwards we reach Vlora, where the original house of the first Independent Albanian Government, is an interesting attraction. Afternoon and evening at leisure to explore the beautifully restored lungomare/waterfront promenade. Overnight in Vlora.

Day 4: Vlora – Butrint (UNESCO) – Saranda

After an early breakfast we depart to Saranda. While we drive through the spectacular Albanian Riviera, we also observe the the mazing turquoise blue colour of the Ionian Sea. At around 1000 m above the sea level the top of the Llogora paas, offers breath-taking sceneries. We make short stop at Ali Pasha Fort, located at the Porto Palermo bay, a strategic point from where was easily possible to control sea trade routes. Then we continue past Saranda to Butrint National Park. The ancient remains of Butrint are a UNESCO world heritage site and the most important archaeological finds in Albania. Legend associates this city with Trojan settlers who fled Troy under the leadership of Aeneas. In fact the city was first settled by Hellenic colonists and was continuously inhabited for centuries forming archaeological layers of several eras of civilization. Apart the beautiful antique ruins it has the added benefit of being situated in a beautiful peninsula, rich in flora and fauna. After the visits we return to Saranda for overnight.

Day 5: Saranda – Gjirokastra (UNESCO) – Berat

After early breakfast we drive to Berat. On our way lays Gjirokastra, a UNESCO site and museum town with beautiful and very distinctive stone architecture. Visit the medieval Castle which used to be a political prison during the communist dictatorship and the Ethnographic Museum which is also the house where the Albanian dictator was born in. We suggest the group should stop for lunch close to Tepelena at a traditional restaurant (optional) among beautiful scenery. In Berat we check in at the hotel in the old quarter where a familiarization walking tour will give a clear idea of why this town is protected by UNESCO. Overnight in Berat is a unique experience staying in old houses turned characteristic boutique style hotels.

Day 6: Berat (UNESCO) – Durres-Tirana

After breakfast we visit the fortress of Berat and the unique Onufri Museum. Berat fortress is of particular interest as people still live within its walls in their traditional houses, as have their ancestors for centuries. It used to have over 40 churches of which 7 still remain, including one turned into Onufri Museum. Onufri was an Albanian Icon master painter of the 16th century who painted many orthodox churches in Albania and Greece. After this interesting experience we depart for Durres one of the oldest in the country (founded in 627 B.C.) where we have lunch by the sea (optional). After lunch we take a sightseeing tour of the Amphitheatre one of the largest in the Mediterranean situated in the middle of the modern city in an inhabited area, and the Archaeological Museum rich in art facts found in the city and its suburbs. After the visits in Durres return to Tirana for overnight.

Day 7 Tirana-Airport

After breakfast, free to explore until time of transfer to Airport. Driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the departure terminal. End of our services.

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