Best of Southern Albania tour in three days

Best of Southern Albania tour in three days

This 3-day tour program is tailored to offer its participants the best combination of historical sites of Southern and Central Albania with some of the best national parks such as Llogara and Butrint. This tour offers also the possibility to visit two UNESCO sites (Butrint and Gjirokaster).

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirana – Vlora – Llogara National Park

Pass By: Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator, Rruga Reshit Çollaku, Tirana, Albania
Our professional tour guide will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana at 9:00 am.

Stop At: Zvernec Monastery, Zvernec Island, Vlore Albania
On our way to Vlora, we will visit the Narta Lagoon, the island of Zvërnec and its ancient Monastery of Saint Mary (XIII century).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vlore, Vlore, Vlore County
Our tour continues towards Vlora where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet. Vlora is known as the ‘’City of the Flag’’ where on the 28th of November 1912 the independence of Albania was declared. We will visit the Flag Square where you can see the Independence Monument. We will visit the historic center of Vlora and have a free afternoon by the seaside.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Llogara National Park, Llogara National Park, Vlore County
Our next destination is Llogara National Park.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Llogara

Day 2: Llogara National Park – Porto Palermo – Butrint – Blue Eye – Gjirokastra

Pass By: Llogara National Park, Llogara National Park, Vlore County
Right after breakfast, we will drive along the coastline known as Albanian Riviera. While driving downhill Llogara National Park you will be amazed by the spectacular view of the Palasa Beach.

Stop At: Porto Palermo, Porto Palermo, Vlore County
Our next stops will be the beautiful castle of Ali Pasha at Porto Palermo and the ancient site of Butrint.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
Part of the UNESCO world heritage, Butrint is the most important archaeological site in Albania.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Blue Eye, Vlore 9706 Albania
On our way to Gjirokastra, we will visit the natural wonder of the Blue Eye.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gjirokastra.

Day 3: Gjirokastra – Tirana

Stop At: Gjirokaster Castle, Gjirokaster Albania
There is no better feeling than waking up with an astonishing mountain view in front of the medieval town of Gjirokastra, 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 will have to pass by the medieval bazaar.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gjirokastra Bazaar, Old town, Gjirokaster Albania
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 handmade crafts from local artisans and producers. On our way to Tirana we will make a couple of short breaks and enjoy the landscapes offered on this road. We arrive in Tirana in the late afternoon. This marks the end of this amazing experience through history and adventure.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.