8-Day Tour Through the Natural Beauties and Historical Treasures of the Ionian Coast

8-Day Tour Through the Natural Beauties and Historical Treasures of the Ionian Coast

This is a unique tour, which gives you the possibility to enjoy the best that Ionian coast has to offer, its cultural jewels and natural wonders.

The Albanian Ionian Coast runs from Vlora to Saranda. The coast line is famous for its small bays, pebbly beaches and crystal-clear waters. The Riviera is one of Albania’s natural beauties and certainly one of the most picturesque places in the whole Mediterranean. Since ancient times, the Albanian Coast has seen different cultural influences come and go, leaving behind a host of archaeological and historical treasures, such as ancient sites, Roman or Greek cities, hillside castles and fortresses, walled towns, monasteries, churches, mosques, temples, museums and other interesting jewels. A typical Mediterranean climate offers ideal conditions for a beautiful holiday encompassing many different activities.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirana

Stop At: Muzeu Historik Kombetar, Skenderbej Square, Boulevard Zogu I, Tirana 1001 Albania
National historical museum
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Clock Tower, Sheshi Skenderbej next to Et`hem Bey Mosque, Tirana Albania
Visit the tower
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Et`hem Bey Mosque, Sheshi Skenderbej, Tirana Albania
Visit of the Mosque
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Skanderbeg Statue, Sheshi Skenderbej, Tirana Albania
Visit the Skenderbej square
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mount Dajti, Rruga Abdyl Frasheri Nr 3 Albania
Hike and walk through the park
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Apollonia Archaeological Park, Pojan Albania
Visit the archaeological Site
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
Visit the archaeological site
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Penisola Di Porto Palermo e Castello, Himare Albania
Visit the ruins of Ali Pasha Castle
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jale Beach, Rruga Jali, Himare Albania
Enjoy the beach, the sea and the sun
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Dhermi Beach, Dhermi Albania
Enjoy the beach
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Zvernec Monastery, Zvernec Island, Vlore Albania
Visit the monastery
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lekuresi Castle, Saranda Albania
Visit the Castle and have dinner or lunch at the restaurant
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gjipe Beach, Vuno, Himare Albania
Hiking, Canyoning
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Livadhi Beach, Himare Albania
Enjoy the sea and the sun
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park, Cape of Ramec, National Road SH8, Zvernec, Vlore 9401 Albania
Visit the beaches along the Karaburun Peninsula, boat trip
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Sh8, Llogara National Park Albania
Walking, hiking
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Durres Amphitheatre, Rruga Kalase, Durres Albania
Visit the site
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Durres and Vlora

Stop At: Durres Amphitheatre, Rruga Kalase, Durres Albania
Visit the site
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.