Historical and Archaeological Sites

Historical and Archaeological Sites

The Albanian culture and history as one of the oldest in the Balkan Peninsula deriving from the Illyrians and Arberesh comes through generations full of authenticity and richness.

Highlights :
• Experience the new face of Tirana
• Admire the architecture of Berat and Gjirokastra
• Dive in the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea
• Soak up the atmosphere of Korca, the city of serenata and carnival
• Live up thousands of years of Butrint and Shkodra history.

What you can expect

Day 1. Tirana

The tourist group arrives in the Mother Theresa Airport. Transfer to Tirana by bus. Guided visits in: Scanderbeg Square, Ethem Beu Mosque, ex-residential area “The Block”, Pyramid, Historical parts of Tirana, Tabak’s Bridge, Historic Museum etc. Overnight in Tirana

 Day 2. Berat

Departure to Berat- on the way to Berat we make a stop in Durres to visit the Roman amphitheater – In Berat we visit the Castle Berat, Onufri Museum and the Ethnographic Museum. Overnight in Berat.

 Day 3. Vlora

Departure to the city of Vlora. En route visit Ardenica Monastery the archeological center of Apolloni and the monastery. Visit the Flag Square in Vlora and free time to swim. Overnight in Vlora.

 

Day 4. Saranda

Drive to Saranda through Llogara, Himara, Borsh-Time to swim and lunch in Himara. Visit Porto Palermo Castle. Guided Tour in the Archeological site of Butrinti. Overnight in Saranda.

 Day 5. Girokastër

Travel to Gjirokaster and visit Shen Koll monastery-Mesopotam and Syri i Kalter. Visit of old center Gjirokastra, time-off– Overnight in Gjirokastra. Day 06 Korça. Travel to Korça – Visit the Ali Pasha castle in Tepelene. Picnic in the green near Erseka (on group expenses). Walk through the old city. Dinner at the hotel -Overnight in Korca

 Day 7. Kruja

Departure from Korça to Kruja – Visit the Lin village and Lin’s Mosaic. Scenic route along Shkumbin Valley – Visit Petrela castle- Visit the Historical Center of Tirana.- Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kruja.

 Day 8. Shkodër

Departure to Shkoder and visit Rozafa Castle in Shkoder. Free time in the center of Shkoder – Lunch in Shkoder on group expenses. Visit Shengjin beach for swimming (time permitting). Overnight in Kruja

 Day 9. Krujë

Visit the old bazaar and castle of Kruje as well as the ethnographic museum. Transfer to Mother Theresa Airport.