Albanian Highlights – 6 day around Albania

Tour programme

1. Stop 1

   Visit Karvasta Lagoon and Berat

2. Stop 2

   Meet with the Tour leader at the meeting point. Introduction of the tour and a short brief about this trip.
   Start your journey to Karavasta Lagoon

3. Stop 3

   Visit Karavasta Lagoon the biggest Lagoon in the Balkans
   Visit the visitor center and learn more about the importance of the Lagoon ecosystem. This place is home to Dalmatian Pelican and Flamingos and if are lucky we can see them
   Boat trip through the lagoon to enjoy the views of birds and different species

4. Stop 4

   Transfer Berat one of the most interesting historical sites of Albania
   Meet with the local tour Guide in Berat Castle. The history of the castle dates back to the IV century BC with a surface of 9.6 ha.
   Visit the iconographic museum where you will find the icons of XVI century madden by Onufri one of the greatest painters in Albania
   Stop at the new bridge to click the best pictures of Historical quarters , Mangalem and Gorica
   Free evening to walk in the old town and Pedestrian Street.

5. Stop 5

   Lunch in Berat Castle

6. Stop 6

   Overnight Berat 4* accommodation

7. Stop 7

   Osum Canyon and Bogove Waterfall

8. Stop 8

   Meet with the tour leader in the morning and start your journey to the biggest canyon in Albania
   On the way to the canyons stop in Polican a small town founded during the communist time to produce weapons.
   See the weapon factory from the distance and learn about the past of this town

9. Stop 9

   Known also as the Albania Grand Canyion is one of the most interesting natural sites of South .
   Visit the Abas Ali foot print a holy site for the Bektashi ( sufi branch of Islam )
   Visit the Canyon Bridge and then if the weather promises swim or explore a part of the canyon
   On the way back to Berat visit Bogove waterfall known as the sleeping pearl of Tomorr National Park
   The journey to the waterfall is very panoramic . A short hike through he stream and the endless forest will take us to the waterfall
   Water is cold even in hot sunny days but we suggest do swim in the cold crystal waters
   Return in Berat
   Free evening

10. Stop 10

    Picnic Lunch

11. Stop 11

    Overnight Berat 4* accommodation

12. Stop 12

    Ancient Apollonia and Gjirokaster

13. Stop 13

    Meet in the morning with the tour leader and start your journey to Apollonia,one of the oldest archaeological sites in Albania.
    Visit its monastery which is built during the XIII century by the Last emperor of the byzantine empire.
    Visit the archaeological museum where you will learn more about the history and social life in Apollonia.
    Walk around the archaeological park to see the ruins of one of the biggest towns of antiquity

14. Stop 14

    Arrival in Gjirokaster known also as the stone city. Famous for its architecture and Bazaar
    Visit it castle rebuild during the byzantine and ottoman era.
    Click the best pictures from the castle and then a walk in the old bazaar where locals are selling different souvenirs
    Visit the Ethnographic museum to learn more about Albanian lifestyle during the XVIII century
    Free evening to enjoy Gjirokastra by night

15. Stop 15

    Overnight in Gjirokaster 4* accommodation

16. Stop 16

    Blue Eye - Butrint - Ksamil and Sarande

17. Stop 17

    Meet with the tour leader in the morning and start your journey to the southeast city of Albania
    On our way stop in Blue eye - one of the biggest natural sites in south Albania. Famous for its turquoise waters and natural surroundings
    Walkthrough the park and see the water source of Blue Eye

18. Stop 18

    Transfer to Butrint one of the most interesting natural and archaeological sites of Albania. Surrounded by Butrint Lake and the Ionian sea this is one of the most panoramic spots of Albania
    Meet the local tour guide to understand more about the history and the importance of Butrint

19. Stop 19

    Transfer to Ksamil a small coastal village known for its islands and the white sandy beach
    Stop for a cafe with a view of the islands and if the weather is fine to swim in the crystal waters of Ionian.

20. Stop 20

    Transfer to Sarande
    Walk-in its pedestrian street to enjoy the view of the city and the Ionian sea. Many locals sell souvenirs at the pedestrian street
    Free evening to enjoy Sarande by night

21. Stop 21

    Overnight Sarande 4* accommodation

22. Stop 22

    Albanian Coast and Vlore

23. Stop 23

    Meet with the tour leader in the morning and start your journey through the Albanian Riviera.
    This is known as one of the most beautiful drives in Albania as we all be accompanied by the views of the Ionian Coast
    Visit Qeparo upper village build on top of a cliff.
    See its houses built during the XVIII century

24. Stop 24

    Transfer to Porto Palermo Castle build by Ali Pashe Tepelna
    Walk inside the castle walls and enjoy the views from the roof
    Learn more about the history of Ali Pashe Tepelena
    A nice beach is located close to the castle if the weather is warmer then you can take your time to swim and relax

25. Stop 25

    Drive through Llogara pass which is 1080 me above sea level
    Stop at the viewpoint to see the views of the mountain and Llogara National park

26. Stop 26

    Transfer to Vlore known as the city of the independence
    Free evening to enjoy the beauty of Vlora

27. Stop 27

    Overnight Vlore 4* accommodation

28. Stop 28

    Zvernec Island - Ardenica Monastery - Tirane

29. Stop 29

    Meet with the tour leader in the morning and transfer to Zvernec Island
    Located in Narta lagoon this island offers fantastic views. Recently the lagoon became the home of many flamingos and other birds
    Visit the island and the monastery

30. Stop 30

    Transfer to Ardenica monastery one of the most important religious centers in Albania during XVIII century
    Visit the monastery and the church
    Lunch in an small restaurant
    Opportunity for a wine tasting tour to a winery located close to the monastery
    Depart in Tirane
    Drop off

31. Stop 31

    Lunch in Ardenica

What is included

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup is offered in the supplier listing. Confirm the exact pickup location and time for your booking.

Before you book

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• We pick up all our travelers
  This tour can start from Tirane/Durres/Berat

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