Day 01 Arrive Tirana (By Flight) / Tirana – Kruja (By Road) (50 mins appx)
Arrival at Tirana airport meet assist and departure to Kruja the historic citadel of the Albanian hero Skanderbeg.
Visit of the castle , skanderbeg museum and the old bazar in which buy authentic Albanian antiques and souvenirs.
Overnight in Kruja,
Day 2 Kruja – Durazzo – Berat (By Road) (138 kms / 2 hrs 15 mins appx.)
Transfer to Durres one of the most ancient cities in Albania and main commercial port. Visit of the fortress with a Venetian tower , the amphitheatre ( one of the biggest in the Balkan Peninsula ), the Archaeological museum. Continuation to Berat.
The most striking feature is the collection of white ottoman houses that climb the hill to the castle , earning it the title of “ Town of a thousand windows”. Visit the Onufri Museum, Bachelors Mosque, The King’s Mosque, The Leaden MosqAue . Overnight in Berat,
Day 3 Berat–Apollonia–Byllis– Gjirokaster (By Road) (182 km/ 4 hrs 25 min)
Drive to Apollonia Archaeological Site – this ancient site was an important port along the route between Rome and Byzantium. Emperor Augustus studied there, and Aristotle mentioned the town in his book on politics . We continue to Byllis . It was the largest city in Southern Illyria and it has a dominance position over the hills of Mallakastra and over the valley of Vjosa.
The city’s origins date back to the fourth century BC, when it was founded by the Illyrians. The original set of walls, whose foundations remain to this day, were built by the Illyrians during the third century BC. The ruins cover a vast area, in a triangular shape, for about two kilometers. We continue to Girokaster. Overnight in Gjirokaster,
Day 4 Girokaster – Blue Eye – Sarande (By Road) (88 kms / 2 hrs appx.)
Visit Girokaster : many houses have a distinctive local style that has earned the nickname “ Town of stone “ , because most of the old houses have roofs covered with stones ( Unesco World Heritage ) . Great importance Museum of Weapons , Enver Hoxha house and the castle. We continue and we admire “ Blue Eye “ is a water spring and natural phenomenon occurring near Muzine .
A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a stunning, more than fifty-metre-deep pool. Divers have descended to fifty metres, but it is still unclear what the actual depth of the karst hole is . Arrive in Sarande , visit of the city : Ohnemois’s ruins , Orthodox Church and promenade. Overnight in Sarande,
Day 5 Sarande –Butrint – Sarande (By Road) (28 kms 40 mins – One Way)
Proceed to discover Butrint . Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint has been the site of a Greek colony, a Roman city and a bishopric. Following a period of prosperity under Byzantine administration, then a brief occupation by the Venetians, the city was abandoned in the late Middle Ages after marshes formed in the area.
The present archaeological site is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city’s development. Visit Lekurski’s castle. Overnight in Sarande,
Day 6 Sarande – Porto Palermo – Valona – Tirana (By Road) (280 kms / 5 hrs)
We drive to Vlora along mountain road of Albanian Riviera enjoying the beautiful and fantastic scenery and landscapes of Ionian Coastline – enroute you can see the Ali Pasha Fortress at Porto Palermo bay follow on to Vlora through Llogara Pass (3500 feet above Sea level).
We continue our trip to Vlora where we visit the Independence Museum that is still situated in the original house , where the first indipendent Albanian Government had its seat. Overnight in Tirana,
National Historical Museum Closed on Monday
Day 7 Tirana
Visit the capital city of Albania , a conglomeration of Communist, Ottoman and Italian influences, the Albanian capital of Tirana is always evolving. Simply fascinating, Tirana represents both the past and the future of Albania.
Guided tour of the city center including Skanderbeg square and its clock , boulevard , national museum , cemetery of heroes .
Free afternoon to explore Tirana. Overnight in Tirana,
National Historical Museum Closed on Monday
Day 8 Depart Tirana (By Flight)
Departure transfer for onward destination.
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| Place | Nights | Hotels |
| Tirana | 01 | Sun City Hotel |
| Kruja | 01 | Hotel Panorama |
| Berat | 01 | Hotel Mangalemi |
| Gjirokaster | 01 | Hotel Cajupi |
| Sarande | 02 | Santa Quaranta “Premium Resort |
| Tirana | 01 | Sun City Hotel |
- Accommodation as per the program
- Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
- Entrance fees.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
- Air-fare.
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Personal Expenses.
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Camera / Video Camera Fees.
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Medical Aid.
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Tips.
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Travel Insurance.
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Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.