Welcome to Tirana. Your hotel is located in the downtown. There are plenty of attractions, cafes and bars to keep you busy. Founded in 1614, Tirana became the capital of Albania in 1920 and is the main cultural and industrial center of Albania. The city boulevards are marked with fascinating relics of the Ottoman, Italian and communist past.
In the evening, you can have a drink at one of the numerous cafes or trendy bars of the “Blloku” district. The most animated quarter of the city lies at the place where before the democratic changes it was not allowed for the public to enter as it was inhabited only by the higher leadership.
The price includes:
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Tirana
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The day starts with the journey towards Kruja. The city lies on a mountain 600m above sea level and has a very ancient history. It was the capital of Albanopolis inhabited by the Illyrian tribes of Albans, was the capital of the principality of Arber, is the city where the history of Skanderbeg began. The city is rich in monuments of culture and ethnography.
The castle of Kruja is situated on a hill and the views from there are magnificent. The construction of the castle dates back to the VI – VII century. It was rebuilt by the Byzantines and later on by the Ottomans.
During the tour, we will visit a local handicraft workshop, where you can watch the traditional way of wool processing and the production of different parts of traditional Albanian costumes.
Lunch in Kruja will be another experience, as we will enjoy traditional dishes in a special restaurant inside the castle.
In the afternoon the journey continues back to Tirana, where a guided tour of the city and its main attractions is planned. Accommodation in Tirana.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Tirana
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

Today’s trip begins driving east in the direction of the Ohrid Lake up to Pogradec. After a coffee break at one of the bars along the Ohrid Lake promenade, the journey continues towards Korça.
Situated on the side of the Morava Mountain, 896 meters above the sea level, Korça is the largest city in the South-Eastern part of Albania. It is built on an Illyrian settlement. In the 15th century the city developed as an artisan and trading center and in the second half of the 19th century it became one of the biggest economic, commercial and cultural centers of the country.
We will visit the Cathedral of “Christ Resurrection”. Constructed in 1992, the modern Albanian Orthodox cathedral is the largest in Albania and the second largest in the Balkans.
Lunch is planned in a local restaurant in Korça, where homemade traditionally cooked dishes are served.
After lunch follows the visit of the National Museum of Medieval Art. It is one of the most important museums with about 7500 objects, of which 6000 are icons dating from the 13th – 14th Century, while other 5th – 6th century objects are made of stone, wood, textile, silver and metal.
Then we will have a guided walk through the traditional market. It used to be a trading market not only for domestic goods but also for imported items originally from Turkey, Greece, Trieste and Venice. The market has been burned three times and reconstructed each time and it continues to function. Accommodation is provided in Korçë.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Korçë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

After breakfast starts the drive towards Përmet. We will have a short coffee break in Leskovik. There is planned a short stroll through the old neighborhood with stone houses and cobblestone streets, surrounded by the magnificent views of the Melesin Mountain and Pindus Mountain range in horizon.
After lunch at a local fish restaurant overlooking the Vjosa river, transfer to the place called Bënjë. There, 6 beautiful natural pools of thermal waters are to be found along the river. The Langarica River forms a splendid canyon and the Ottoman Bridge of Katiu is the frame of this beautiful place. For the afternoon a walk along the canyon is planned, during which you can visit all the different pools of the area.
For dinner we will visit a traditional house in the old neighborhood of Përmet. There, you will be served many traditional dishes, and enjoy them in a special atmosphere.
Accommodation is provided in Përmet.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Përmet
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day starts with the transfer to Gjirokastra. There, will get to experience another century – old tradition, the preparation of coffee on a rock. You will be part of the entire process: roasting in an oak wood fire, pressing on a carved limestone rock, boiling on the fire in a copper pot and serving with a spoonful of jam and a glass of Raki.
Then follows the visit of Gjirokastra. It is an outstanding example of an Ottoman merchant town and one of the few still surviving in the Balkans. We will visit the castle and the weapons Museum which lies inside it. Then follows a visit of a very special museum house which is a well-preserved representative of the past urban life of the region. Accommodation in Gjirokastër.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Gjirokastër
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day starts with the transfer from your hotel to the village called Labova of the Cross. We will visit the church, which is known as one of the most important Byzantine monuments of the entire Balkans. It has an interesting architecture, decoration and an extraordinary story. Until the end of 80s, inside the church was preserved a silver cross that was believed to contain a piece of the Holy Cross where Jesus Christ was crucified. Such very rare relic in the Byzantine world gave the village its name.
Then we will drive to a small farmhouse in Libohova, where lunch is planned. You will taste different traditional dishes of the region. It is well known for the rich culinary tradition, which is very well preserved and transmitted through generations.
Accommodation in Gjirokastër.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Gjirokastër
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

After breakfast starts the journey towards Saranda.
Saranda and Ksamil are well known as some of the most important producers of mussels in the entire region. The mussel tour starts from the Butrint Lake, where we will board the boat to travel directly to the mussel beds and learn about their cultivation. Then, we will taste two kinds of mussel dishes served with locally produced white wine in an idyllic setting.
In the afternoon, we will be transferred to Butrint, the most important archaeological sites of Albania, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Butrint is known since the 7th century BC as the most important city of Epirus. Its building is linked to the presence of the Trojan prince Aeneas. After the visit we will return to Saranda. Accommodation in Sarandë
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Sarandë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day starts with the scenic drive along the Ionian Coast. It is famous for its small bays, pebbly beaches and crystal-clear waters. Since ancient times, the Albanian Ionian Coast has seen different cultural influences come and go, leaving behind a host of archaeological and historical treasures.
On the way lies the Bay of Porto Palermo. Apart from its natural beauty, it is known as an important military base during the cold war. From the sea, you can see the tunnels where Albanian military submarines were moored. During the communist years, it was forbidden to enter this area without permission. On a peninsula in the middle of the Porto Palermo Bay lie the ruins of the fortress of Ali Pasha, which has a long and very interesting history.
After visiting the fortress, we will continue to Dhërmi, where the accommodation is provided. In the afternoon you will have enough free time to enjoy the sea and sun on your own.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 3-Star hotel in Dhërmi
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Today we will travel towards Berat. It is one of the main attractions of the country, has a 2400-year-old history and is a wonderful combination of eastern and western cultures, costumes, traditions. The city’s life began as an Illyrian settlement. Later, in the 3rd century B.C., it was turned into a castle city known as Antipatrea. During feudalism, churches with precious frescos and icons were built inside the castle. Today, the castle is made unique by the fact that people continue to live inside of it. We will visit the castle, walk through the cobblestone alleys of the old city and visit the Onufri museum displaying works of the most important Albanian icon painter with the same name. Accommodation is provided in Berat.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Berat
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day starts with the transfer to Tirana. We will start the tour of the city with the visit of Bunk’Art museum, built inside the nuclear bunker of Enver Hoxha in Tirana. This structure was built between 1972 and 1978, and is designed and set up to accommodate the entire command line of the government in case of a chemical or nuclear attack against the Albanian capital. It contains video installations, sounds, lights, images, objects and digital equipment to recreate a historical journey of emotional content.
Then you will have some free time to enjoy the city on your own or relax at your hotel.
Dinner will be provided in a traditional restaurant in Tirana.
After dinner you can have a drink at one of the numerous cafes or trendy bars of the “Blloku” district. The most animated quarter of the city lies at the place where before the democratic changes it was not allowed for the public to enter as it was inhabited only by the higher leadership.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant in Tirana
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Tirana
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

After breakfast at your hotel, it is time to say goodbye to Albania.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
*Please see “Inclusions” section!