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3 UNESCO sites Culture & History tour Albania & Kosovo in 8 Days
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Day 1: Tirana - Kruja - Shkodër
Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania
Our professional tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Tirana. Right after the group gets together we start our journey toward northern Albania. On our way to Shkodra we will visit the historic town of Kruja, its medieval castle and the Scanderbeg National Museum.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Shkoder Historical Museum, Shkoder Albania
Overnight in Shkodra, where we visit Rozafa castle, and the Venetian style pedestrian street “pedonale”.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Shkodra.
Day 2: Shkodra - Komani Lake - Valbona Valley
Stop At: Komani Lake, Koman Albania
Komani Lake journey is described as “one of the World’s greatest boat trips”. As we take the turn from the main road the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars but more wild nature and amazing landscapes. We will stop for a short break by Vau i Dejes Lake, a beautiful and tranquil setting. At 09:00 we get on a ferry that will take us through Komani Lake offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages and wild forests.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Valbona Valley National Park, Valbona Albania
Our next destination will be Valbona Valley National Park. After a delicious traditional lunch, we hike to Kukaj, explore the area and admire the so-called Crown of the Albanian Alps.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a traditional guesthouse in Valbona.
Day 3: Valbona Valley - Prizren (Kosovo) - Tirana
Stop At: Albanian League of Prizren Museum [Muzeu Lidhja Shqiptare e Prizrenit], Rr. Sharri, Prizren Kosovo
Our journey continues towards Prizren (Kosovo). This town played an important role in the region firstly as an Illyrian settlement and as a crossroad for the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, contributing to the unique architecture of the city. Prizren is considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo, mixing its’ rich history, incredible nature, religious tolerance and gastronomic delights.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Skanderbeg Square, At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania
Our final destination for the day will be the capital of Albania, Tirana.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tirana.
Day 4: Tirana - Durrës - Berat UNESCO site
Stop At: Durres Amphitheatre, Rruga Kalase, Durres Albania
We head to the ancient town of Durres to explore the amphitheatre, the Roman ruins and the Venetian Tower.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Berat Castle, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001 Albania
The town of 1001 windows Berat (UNESCO world heritage) is our next destination. Berat has it all; a beautiful medieval castle, ancient churches and mosques, a lively lower town consisting of grand old houses draped on steep hillsides, an old stone bridge, great museums and remains from the communism era in Albania.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight i Berat.
Day 5: Berat - Zvërnec - Vlora
Stop At: Zvernec Monastery, Zvernec Island, Vlore Albania
On our way to Vlora we visit the Narta Lagoon, the island of Zvërnec and its ancient Monastery of Saint Mary (XIII century).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Independence Monument, Sheshi Pavaresia, Vlore Albania
Our tour continues towards Vlora where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet. Free afternoon by the seaside.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Vlora.
Day 6: Vlora - Llogara National Park - Butrint - Saranda
Stop At: Sh8, Llogara National Park Albania
We drive along the coastline known as Albanian Riviera. We will shortly stop at Llogara National Park offering a spectacular view of the Palasa Beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
Our next stop will be the beautiful castle of Ali Pasha at Porto Palermo. The ancient site Butrint, is our next destination. Part of the UNESCO world heritage, Butrinti is the most important archaeological site in Albania.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sarande Museum, Saranda Albania
In the evening we take a city tour of Saranda, including the synagogue and Lekursi castle. On the ruins of the old castle there is a bar with a breath taking view of Saranda and Corfu Island.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Saranda.
Day 7: Saranda - Blue Eye - Gjirokastër UNESCO
Stop At: The Blue Eye - Syri i Kalter, Muzine Albania
On our way to Gjirokastra we will visit the natural wonder of Blue Eye.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gjirokaster Castle, Gjirokaster Albania
Gjirokastra is also known as “The Stone City”, part of UNESCO World heritage. The origin of the city starts with the castle of Gjirokastra, built in IV century AD, and is considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Balkans. Right before entering the castle of Gjirokastra you would have to pass by the medieval bazar. The atmospheric old town cascading down in graceful hill crammed full of beautiful narrowed stone decorated streets, where you would be amazed by the wide variety of hand made crafts from local artisans and producers. Overnight in Gjirokaster
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gjirokaster.
Day 8: Gjirokastër - Apollonia - Tirana
Stop At: Apollonia, Fier Albania
After breakfast we head back to Tirana our final destination for this tour. On our way to Tirana we visit the ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia the Odeon Theatre, the Church of Saint Mary, the ancient statues of Illyrian times and the mosaic.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator, Rruga Reshit Çollaku, Tirana, Albania
This marks the end of this amazing experience through history and adventure.
Duration: 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Tirana - Kruja - Shkodër
Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania
Our professional tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Tirana. Right after the group gets together we start our journey toward northern Albania. On our way to Shkodra we will visit the historic town of Kruja, its medieval castle and the Scanderbeg National Museum.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Shkoder Historical Museum, Shkoder Albania
Overnight in Shkodra, where we visit Rozafa castle, and the Venetian style pedestrian street “pedonale”.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Shkodra.
Day 2: Shkodra - Komani Lake - Valbona Valley
Stop At: Komani Lake, Koman Albania
Komani Lake journey is described as “one of the World’s greatest boat trips”. As we take the turn from the main road the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars but more wild nature and amazing landscapes. We will stop for a short break by Vau i Dejes Lake, a beautiful and tranquil setting. At 09:00 we get on a ferry that will take us through Komani Lake offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages and wild forests.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Valbona Valley National Park, Valbona Albania
Our next destination will be Valbona Valley National Park. After a delicious traditional lunch, we hike to Kukaj, explore the area and admire the so-called Crown of the Albanian Alps.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a traditional guesthouse in Valbona.
Day 3: Valbona Valley - Prizren (Kosovo) - Tirana
Stop At: Albanian League of Prizren Museum [Muzeu Lidhja Shqiptare e Prizrenit], Rr. Sharri, Prizren Kosovo
Our journey continues towards Prizren (Kosovo). This town played an important role in the region firstly as an Illyrian settlement and as a crossroad for the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, contributing to the unique architecture of the city. Prizren is considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo, mixing its’ rich history, incredible nature, religious tolerance and gastronomic delights.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Skanderbeg Square, At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania
Our final destination for the day will be the capital of Albania, Tirana.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tirana.
Day 4: Tirana - Durrës - Berat UNESCO site
Stop At: Durres Amphitheatre, Rruga Kalase, Durres Albania
We head to the ancient town of Durres to explore the amphitheatre, the Roman ruins and the Venetian Tower.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Berat Castle, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001 Albania
The town of 1001 windows Berat (UNESCO world heritage) is our next destination. Berat has it all; a beautiful medieval castle, ancient churches and mosques, a lively lower town consisting of grand old houses draped on steep hillsides, an old stone bridge, great museums and remains from the communism era in Albania.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight i Berat.
Day 5: Berat - Zvërnec - Vlora
Stop At: Zvernec Monastery, Zvernec Island, Vlore Albania
On our way to Vlora we visit the Narta Lagoon, the island of Zvërnec and its ancient Monastery of Saint Mary (XIII century).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Independence Monument, Sheshi Pavaresia, Vlore Albania
Our tour continues towards Vlora where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet. Free afternoon by the seaside.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Vlora.
Day 6: Vlora - Llogara National Park - Butrint - Saranda
Stop At: Sh8, Llogara National Park Albania
We drive along the coastline known as Albanian Riviera. We will shortly stop at Llogara National Park offering a spectacular view of the Palasa Beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
Our next stop will be the beautiful castle of Ali Pasha at Porto Palermo. The ancient site Butrint, is our next destination. Part of the UNESCO world heritage, Butrinti is the most important archaeological site in Albania.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sarande Museum, Saranda Albania
In the evening we take a city tour of Saranda, including the synagogue and Lekursi castle. On the ruins of the old castle there is a bar with a breath taking view of Saranda and Corfu Island.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Saranda.
Day 7: Saranda - Blue Eye - Gjirokastër UNESCO
Stop At: The Blue Eye - Syri i Kalter, Muzine Albania
On our way to Gjirokastra we will visit the natural wonder of Blue Eye.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gjirokaster Castle, Gjirokaster Albania
Gjirokastra is also known as “The Stone City”, part of UNESCO World heritage. The origin of the city starts with the castle of Gjirokastra, built in IV century AD, and is considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Balkans. Right before entering the castle of Gjirokastra you would have to pass by the medieval bazar. The atmospheric old town cascading down in graceful hill crammed full of beautiful narrowed stone decorated streets, where you would be amazed by the wide variety of hand made crafts from local artisans and producers. Overnight in Gjirokaster
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gjirokaster.
Day 8: Gjirokastër - Apollonia - Tirana
Stop At: Apollonia, Fier Albania
After breakfast we head back to Tirana our final destination for this tour. On our way to Tirana we visit the ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia the Odeon Theatre, the Church of Saint Mary, the ancient statues of Illyrian times and the mosaic.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator, Rruga Reshit Çollaku, Tirana, Albania
This marks the end of this amazing experience through history and adventure.
Duration: 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 7x Breakfast
- 7x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- HB (Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner) for all 7 overnights
- Comfortable AC minibus or private car depending on the size of the group
- Museums’ tickets
- Professional tour guide
- Airport or hotel pickup and drop off in Tirana
- Tourist City taxes
- Road Taxes
- Petrol throughout the tour
- Office’s Assistance during the whole trip.
- Entry/Admission - Kruja Castle
- Entry/Admission - Shkoder Historical Museum
- Entry/Admission - Komani Lake
- Entry/Admission - Valbona Valley National Park
- Entry/Admission - Albanian League of Prizren Museum [Muzeu Lidhja Shqiptare e Prizrenit]
- Entry/Admission - Skanderbeg Square
- Entry/Admission - Durres Amphitheatre
- Entry/Admission - Berat Castle
- Entry/Admission - Zvernec Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Independence Monument
- Entry/Admission - Llogara National Park
- Entry/Admission - Butrint National Park
- Entry/Admission - Sarande Museum
- Entry/Admission - The Blue Eye - Syri i Kalter
- Entry/Admission - Gjirokaster Castle
- Entry/Admission - Apollonia
- Entry/Admission - Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator
Not included
- Lunches, Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs
- Personal spendings
- Everything not mentioned in the included section
- Please note that prices are calculated on triple or quadruples room occupancy.
- The Triple/Quadruple room occupancy means you might share the room with other
- travelers and/or the tour guide (whom could be males or females).
- Double or single room occupancy is possible on extra charge.
- Double room occupancy is possible on 10 Euros extra charge per night per person.
- Single room occupancy is possible on 20 Euros extra charge per night per person.
- * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip
- the tour guide/driver 5 - 6 Euros per day/person as an international practice to tip good service.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note that prices are calculated on triple or quadruples room occupancy.
- The Triple/Quadruple room occupancy means you might share the room with other travelers and/or the tour guide (whom could be males or females).
- Double or single room occupancy is possible on extra charge.
- Double room occupancy is possible on 10 Euros extra charge per night per person.
- Single room occupancy is possible on 20 Euros extra charge per night per person.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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