Mini Unesco Albania

Visit the historical site of Berat the city of 1000 windows (window above window). Berat designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries through history. Visit the old fortified city filled with churches and mosques painted with grandiose wealth of murals Mangalem neighborhoods. Visit one of the most marvellous mosques in Albania, The King’s Mosque and Helveti Tekke located at the side of the mosque. (Optional to have a guided walking tour in Berat) Drive to a nice winery and agrotourism restaurant and enjoy the rural area of Berat and delicious dishes (Alpeta restaurant)

On this day you will drive from Berat Unesco City to the beautiful coast of the Ionian Riviera. Visit Apollonia a 2500 years old archeological park (optional on-site guide) Visit Vlora Old Town which was declared the Independence of Albania in 1912 and eat lunch in a cozy restaurant close to the sea Drive through Llogara National Park and arrive in the afternoon in Himara

Relax in Himara or visit around like Jala Bay, Gjipe Bay, and Dhermi Bay

Relax in Himara or visit around like Jala Bay, Gjipe Bay, and Dhermi Bay, Old Town of Himara or Porto Palermo Bay and Ali Pasha castle.

This day after breakfast we will continue our trip driving to Butrint city which is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical, and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Visit the Butrint Archaeological site with a local guide on-site Visit the beautiful Islands of Ksamil Afterwards, you can go for lunch at the ‘’Mussle house restaurant’’ where you can have anice fish-based lunch overlooking the lake of Butrint or in front of the Ksamil Islands Enjoy the Sunset at Lekurasi castle

After breakfast drive to UNESCO World Heritage Museum city, Gjirokaster also known as ‘Stone City’. Being the birthplace of ‘Kadare’ one of the most known writers in Albania and also of the notorious communist leader Enver Hoxha, the city is intriguing and controversial as it preserves well all phases of history. After arriving in Gjirokaster you can check in at the Hotel have lunch and meet your local guide to walk you around the Unesco old town. In Gjirokastra (Optional local guide) you can visit the Old Bazaar and the Castle with awonderful view of the old town and the mountains. Visit Skenduli House, a 300-year-old house well maintained where you will learn more about the culture of Gjirokastra and the everyday life of the 18th century. Have an evening in the cozy little restaurants at the old Bazaar In your way (optional walk in the ‘Blue eye’) of Saranda a hypnotic pool of deep blue water surrounded by electric-blue edges like the iris of an eye that seems like a tropical paradise.)

After Gjirokaster drive to Përmet, the greenest and the cleanest town in Albania. The small town of Përmet is famous for its folk music, good cooking (especially sweets) the most famous called ‘gliko’, and traditional homemade wine and raki. Arrive in Korca In Afternoon. Go to a small ‘gliko’ making factory. Head for the thermal baths of Permet, known for their ‘healing’ effects. Even during winter, it’s very common to see people bathing there due to the high temperature of the water. Drive to Korca City with its beautiful old Bazaar, promenade, and cozy cafes and Restaurants

Explore the city of Korca and its surroundings like the Old village of Voskopoja known as Moskopolis and wander around the cobbled streets and visit the Monasteries around the village.

This day you drive back to Tirana. Visit Pogradec in the Shores of Ohrid Lake the Oldest and Deepest Lake in the Balkans together with Lini Park Optional to Cross through the Border to North Macedonia and visit the Unesco World Heritage Town of Ohrid