TOURS IN ALBANIA
Tour 1
History and Nature
DAY 1
Arrival in Albania. Meet and assist by our representative. Transfer to Tirana accommodation. Visit the castle of Petrela and Tirana countryside. Dinner at a local restaurant located inside the Castle. Overnight in Tirana.
DAY 2
Departure early in the morning and enjoy a countryside breakfast on the way to Durres. Visit the archeological Museum, drive on top of the hill and take pictures of the splendid morning panorama of the Durres Bay and next visit the Roman Amphitheatre. The transfer to Divjaka where is situated, the resort neighboring the Karavasta Lagoon, one of the richest natural spots for those who love bird watching or fishing. Optional visit to the lagoon and the neighboring forest. Chill relax and fishing activities. Barbeque dinner with local products in Divjaka. Overnight in Divjaka.
DAY 3
Breakfast to Divjaka. Departure to Berat, the city 2400 years old. Visit the castle with the characteristic houses, the museum dedicated to Onufri, a famous Albanian icons painter and the Ethnographic museum. Lunch in a traditional Albanian food specialized restaurant in the old town. Departure for Skrapar. Few stops to enjoy the panorama of the Tomorri Mountain and then continue with the visit to Polican and the remains of the Gun Factory of Polican, former pride to Albanian communist fanatics. Dinner and overnight in Skrapar.
DAY 4
Breakfast in Skrapar. Morning activities like rafting in Osumi River to experience the beauties of Osumi Canyons. Visit the countryside, local people, eat with them and enjoy the local famous raki. Depart to Vlora City. Visit the Kusbaba Hill, enjoy the panorama of the Vlora Bay and the delicious dinner. Overnight in Vlora.
DAY 5
Breakfast on the beach. Visit of the Kanina Castle. next the Zvernec Island with its church and monastery. Lunch with local wine in Zvernec. Departure to Llogara National Park which is unique for its beauty and for the diversity of wild life living in it. Arrival in Dhermi.
DAY 6
After breakfast in Dhermi, departure to Himara.Visit the Porto-Palermo Bay and the Vasiliqia’s (or Ali Pasha’s) Castle. Lunch in a local restaurant or barbeque fresh fish and local products from the region. Short stops in Borsh and continue with the visit to Qeparo’s old churches and houses. Dinner and overnight in Qeparo.
DAY 7
After breakfast in Qeparo, transfer to Saranda. Short stops in Krokoz and Kakome Beach, swim in the amazing turquoise waters and then continue to Saranda fo lunch. In the afternoon visit the archeological site and park of Butrint. Visit the Lekursi Castle in the evening.
DAY 8
After breakfast, transfer to Gjirokastra. Short stop at the Blue Eye (Syri i kalter) to visit the source and enjoy the beauty of the spring. After arrival in Gjirokastra visit the old town which is a World Heritage Site, The Castle and the museum of Guns. After lunch continue with visiting the Ethnographic Museum. Then drive to Tepelena, with a short stop at Cold Water ( Uji i Ftohte). Visit the city of Tepelena and the path of Ali Pasha’s Castle and drive toward Permeti. Dinner and overnight in the countryside.
DAY 9
After breakfast drive and then trekking to the surrounding natural sites forests, mountains and refreshments in natural mineral sources of Benja. Follow to Leskovik and lunch in Erseka countryside. Visit the traditional and old bourgeois town, dinner to follow and free to enjoy nightlife in town.
DAY 10
After breakfast, depart early in the morning to visit Voskopoja, an important intellectual well known center of Albania since 14-th century. Afterwards drive to Pogradec, visit Lin Village along the lake. After lunch drive to west on the path of Via Egnatia towards Tirana. Short stop to Elbasan before arriving to Tirana. Dinner and overnight in Tirana.
DAY 11
After breakfast transfer to Kruja city. Visit the Scanderbeg Museum, the ethnographic Museum and the old Bazar. Lunch with Albanian typical cuisine and then transfer to Lezha, visit the castle and the memorial of Scanderbeg. Drive to Vau I Dejes, trekking and enjoy the landscape, have dinner in a wonderful local restaurant and then drive to Shkodra for overnight.
DAY 12
After breakfast in Shkodra proceed to visit the legendary Rozafa Castle and then jump back in time through a photo trip from the Marubi’s Photo collection. Departure for Theth, northern Albanian natural hotspots. Barbeque and picnic on the way. Refreshments in rivers, mountain activities, trekking and enjoy local natural food and hospitality of the region.
DAY 13
After breakfast transfer to Shkodra and then to Puka. Trekking and lunch in Puka then drive towards Kukes. Dinner and overnight in Kukes.
DAY 14
After breakfast transfer to Tirana. Free time at leisure for shopping and walking along Block area. Dinner and overnight in Tirana.
DAY 15
After breakfast transfer to Airport/ harbor.
Note:
1. The arrival and the departure border for this tour can be “Mother Tereza” airport or Durres Harbor.
2. The accommodation is offered according to the overnight city and can be a hotel or private rented houses.
3. Season for this tour * Any Time
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Accommodation in three stars hotels or rented houses
- Breakfast
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
Not included in the price
- Lunch and Dinner
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above
Tour 2
Week Tour of Albania – History and Nature
DAY 1
Meet and assist at “Mother Tereza” Airport by our representative. Transfer to Tirana and accommodation at the hotel. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant to enjoy our traditional food. Overnight in Tirana.
DAY 2
After breakfast proceed in a sightseeing tour of Tirana, including National Historic Museum, the Mosque of Ethem Bey, Clock Tower and the National Gallery of Art. After lunch depart to Dajti Mountain enjoying from the above the view of the capital. Dinner at a local restaurant in Dajti. Overnight in Tirana.
DAY 3
After breakfast depart to the old city of Kruja. Visit the Castle, the Museum of our National Hero, Scanderbeg, Ethnographic Museum and the traditional Bazaar. After lunch at a local restaurant depart to one of the oldest city in Albania Durres. Proceed in a sightseeing tour of Durres including Byzantine City walls, Roman Amphitheater and the Archeological Museum. Dinner and overnight in Durres.
DAY 4
After breakfast depart to the city of Pogradec on the Roman route – via Egnatia route. Short stop at Elbasan Ancient city of Scampa to see its fine Ottoman walls and then continue to Pogradec. Arrival at Lake Ohrid -363 km₂ which is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Lunch at a local restaurant in Drilon. Dinner and overnight in Pogradec.
DAY 5
After breakfast departure for a short visit at Village of Lin to see the mosaics of this village and then departure to visit the city of Korca, which is situated at the foot of Morava mountain , 896 m above the sea level. Dinner and overnight in Korca.
DAY 6
After breakfast, sightseeing of the city including Medieval Museum of Arts and the Archeological Museum. After lunch transfer to visit Voskopoja Village situated only 21 km from Korca, very unique village from the history. Visit the Monastery of Saint Joan Prodhromit, Church of Saint Kolit, notable for its frescoes made by the famous Albanian painters. Dinner and overnight in Voskopoja.
DAY 7
After breakfast departure to visit Dardha village. On the way to Tirana stop for lunch in Miraka Village of Elbasan. Dinner and overnight in Tirana.
DAY 8
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer at Mother Tereza Airport.
Note:
1. The arrival and the departure border for this tour can be “Mother Tereza” airport or Durres Harbor.
2. The accommodation is offered according to the overnight city and can be a hotel or private rented houses.
3. Season for this tour * Any Time
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Accommodation in three stars hotels or rented houses
- Breakfast
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
Not included in the price
- Lunch and Dinner
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above
Tour 3
South tour of Albania – History and Beaches
Day 1
Meet and assist at Mother Tereza Airport by our representative. Transfer to Tirana and accommodation at the hotel. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant to enjoy our traditional food. Overnight in Tirana.
Day 2
After breakfast proceed in a sightseeing tour of Tirana, including National Historic Museum, The Mosque of Ethem Bey, Clock Tower and the National Gallery of Arts. After Lunch depart to Dajti Mountain enjoying from the above the view of capital. Dinner at a local restaurant in Dajti. Overnight in Tirana.
Day 3
After breakfast depart to one of the oldest city in Albania, Durres. Sightseeing tour of Durres including Byzantine walls, Roman Amphitheater and the Archeological museum. In the afternoon enjoy the sun on the beach. Dinner and overnight in Durres.
Day 4
After breakfast transfer to the city of Vlora with a great historical importance. Sightseeing tour of the city includes the Ethnographic Museum, the historic Museum, and the Mosque of radii. Lunch in a local restaurant with traditional food. In the afternoon enjoy the rocky beach. Dinner and overnight in Vlora.
Day 5
After breakfast transfer to visit the south coast of Albania. Short stops in the National Park of Llogara to enjoy the wonderful nature, the coastal villages of Dhermi, Jala, Himara, Porto Palermo and Borsh. After lunch in Borsh Village drive to Saranda city which is situated in an open sea gulf area the gateway to the southern Albania. Dinner and overnight in Saranda,
Day 6
After breakfast drive to Butrinti one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. After lunch in a local restaurant in Butrint, drive to Finiq village and visit the ruins of Foinike. Dinner at a local restaurant build in the ruins of an old castle. Overnight in Saranda.
Day 7
After breakfast free time at leisure to enjoy the sun in Ksamil. After lunch in Ksamil departure to Tirana. Short stop on the way to visit the spring called “Blue Eye”. Dinner and overnight in Tirana.
Day 8
After breakfast transfer to Mother Tereza Airport.
Note:
1. The arrival and the departure border for this tour can be “Mother Tereza” airport or Durres Harbor.
2. The accommodation is offered according to the overnight city and can be a hotel or private rented houses.
3. Season for this tour *1st of May till 15nth September
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Accommodation in three stars hotels or rented houses
- Breakfast
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
Not included in the price
- Lunch and Dinner
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above
Tour 4
Weekend in Korca – Short Tour
DAY 1
Arrival at the Greek Albanian border of Kapshtica. Transfer to the city of Korca. Dinner and overnight in Korca.
DAY 2
After breakfast departure to Mbroja village to visit the wonderful Church of Ristozi with outstanding internal and external frescoes, then continue to drive through the pine-forested mountains to the little rural settlement of Voskopoja – a well known center of art, where some of the most talented Albanian painters practiced their profession. After lunch visit the interesting Church of Saint Kollit, notable for its frescoes by famous Albanian painters. Dinner and overnight in Voskopoja.
DAY 3
After breakfast transfer to Korca and visit the museum of national Education, Museum of Medieval Art, and Archeological Museum. After lunch transfer to the borders.
Note:
- The arrival and the departure border for this tour can be “Mother Tereza” airport or Durres Harbor.
- The accommodation is offered according to the overnight city and can be a hotel or private rented houses.
- Season for this tour *1st of May till 15nth September
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Accommodation in three stars hotels or rented houses
- Breakfast
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
Not included in the price
- Lunch and Dinner
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above
Tour 5
Weekend in Pogradec
DAY 1
Arrival at the Macedonian – Albanian Border of Tushemisht. Transfer to the tourist village Lyhnidas in Pojska. Dinner and overnight in Pojska.
DAY 2
After breakfast depart for free time leisure at Prespa Lake. On the small Island of Maligrad, visit the interesting eremite church. After lunch, proceed to Pogradec. Proceed in a walking tour along the Ohrid Lake. Dinner and overnight in Pogradec.
DAY 3
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Lin Village, where you can see the mosaics of Lin. Lunch at the tourist area, Drilon (a nice SPOT NOT FAR FROM Ohrid Lake which was a preferred place for exdictator Hoxha to spend his holydays)- it is nicely decorated with willow trees and streams flowing down to the lake. Transfer to Tushemisht Border.
Note:The arrival and the departure border for this tour can be “Mother Tereza” airport or Durres Harbor. The accommodation is offered according to the overnight city and can be a hotel or private rented houses. Season for this tour *1st of May till 15nth September
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Accommodation in three stars hotels or rented houses
- Breakfast
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
- A boat trip in Ohrid Lake is Included
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit to Lin-a beautiful tourist village
Not included in the price
- Lunch and Dinner
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above
Tour 6
Weekend in Berat
Day 1
Arrival at “Mother Tereza” Airport. Transfer to Berat city which is situated below the historic citadel with old houses of outstanding beauty and architecture. Dinner and overnight in Berat.
Day 2
After breakfast depart to visit the Onufri Icon Museum containing some of the finest examples of his work and other famous Albanian artists, and the characteristic houses inside the castle. After Lunch, visit the lovely painted Mosque of the Bachelors and the Tkke of the Helvetis and its beautiful portico. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Berat.
Day 3
After breakfast proceed to Ardenica -with its medieval monastery surrounded by stone walls. Lunch at a local restaurant in Ardenica, and then transfer to Mother Teresa Airport.
Note:
The arrival and the departure border for this tour can be “Mother Tereza” airport or Durres Harbor.
The accommodation is offered according to the overnight city and can be a hotel or private rented houses.
Season for this tour *All Year around
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Accommodation in three stars hotels or rented houses
- Breakfast
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
Not included in the price
- Lunch and Dinner
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above
Tour 7
Day tour to Shkodra
Arrival to Murriqan or Hani Hotit Border then depart to Shkodra. Sightseeing tour in the historical and cultural places of Shkodra. The first visit in the Venetian citadel of Rozafa which is situated on the western part of the city with a spectacular sightseeing it has also a very interesting legend. Visit the narrow streets with tall stone walls on both sides and tall gates. Serresh and Gijalon are the most attractive quarters of the city where you can touch the richness of the culture. Lunch in a traditional restaurant. During the afternoon and the evening you can enjoy the time in the Velipoja beach with its curative sand or in the Shkodra Lake suitable for fishing and rowing .Transfer back to the border.
1. Season for this tour *All Year around
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
- Lunch
Not included in the price
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above
Tour 8
Day tour to Pogradec
Arrival at the Macedonian – Albanian border of Tushemisht. Departure from Pogradec to Liqenas Village of Prespa area . Arrival at Prespa Lake, to take the oar boats or motor boats to go to the island of Maligrad. The tourists there can do diving or fishing by their own means. Lunch is served in a fish restaurant near the Island. In the afternoon following to Ivan Mountain, the former Military base of rockets. In the evening back to Pogradec.
2. Season for this tour *All Year around
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
- Lunch
Not included in the price
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above
Tour 9
Day tour to Saranda
Meet at Saranda Harbor and depart for a full day city tour. After visit the small town of Ksamil, proceed to the special archaeological site of Butrint, one of the most important ones in Albania. Lunch in Butrint. Later in the afternoon visit the wonderful spot called “The Blue Eye” and enjoy this marvel of nature. In the evening will go to Lekurs Fortress (balcony of Saranda).
3. Season for this tour *All Year around
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
- Lunch
Not included in the price
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above
Rafting tour in Osumi’s Canoy
Osumi’s Canyons
Osumi’s canyons are settled at the east side of city of Skrapar.
The canyon’s length is 26 km whilst the tour is traversed 13km along the Osumi River. The canyon’s peak is 140m, while the bottom river goes under 30 m deep and in straits gets narrow to 1.6 m. There are mystic places along the canyons that serve as various tours station as:
Canyon’s cathedral, Devil’s Door and the canyon’s Eyes.
There are eight waterfalls along the canyons and two caves.
Season May till October you can be part of an adventure in Albania.
May-June (recommended for people who are more adventurous)
July till October (recommended also for families)
This tour can be arranged 2 nights 3 days including accommodation in full board basis, 1 full day rafting in Osumi, 1 full day visit of the main historical places of Berat City.
Itinerary as follow:
Day 1 Friday
Meet and assist by our representative in “Mother Teresa” Airport. Departure to Berati also called the city of thousand windows. Arrive at Berati accommodation in a 3 stars hotel . Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Berat.
Day 2 Saturday
After breakfast departure for a full day of adventure in Osumi’s Canyon accompanied by our guide. Back to the hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 3 Sunday
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Berati, visit the castle of Berati, Onufri Museum, Gorica Bridge. After lunch in a local restaurant with traditional cuisine back to airport.
Season for this tour *May till October
PRICE P.PERSON ACCOMMODATED IN A DOUBLE ROOM …….. EUR
In the price is included
- Transfer as per itinerary by motor coach
- Accommodation in three stars hotels
- Full day rafting tour
- Breakfast
- Tours as per itinerary
- Guide in English
Not included in the price
- Lunch and Dinner
- Beverages and tips
- Everything not mentioned above