Grand Tour of Albania 10 days, is planned for those who are interested to discover Albania in a relaxed itinerary, having free time to enjoy the nature, the culture, gastronomy and all sites with historical values. This tour provides access to all UNESCO World Heritage Sites, old towns, beautiful beaches dramatic mountains, the Albanian Riviera and hospitable small villages and interaction with the local community. This is a unique opportunity to explore the history and the tradition of Albania while traveling in a breathtaking nature and enjoying local food and hospitality.
Tirana, Durres, Aiport or other city upon request
Depending on the arrival flights
During the Grand Tour of Albania in 10 days, you will have a professional driver/guide throught the time. The itinerary showed below can be customised accordings to your needs. The highlights will be: Tirana sightseeings, Durres, Vlora, Saranda sightseeings, Butrint, Blue Eye Spring, Gjirokaster, Berat, Kruje, Shkoder, Himare, Dhermi, Borsh, Cold Water Tepelene, Llogora National Park, Porto Palermo.
Arrival at Tirana Airport. Meet our local Guide. Transfer to Tirana City. Orientation tour of the city. Depending on the arrival time visit the city of Tirana. Dinner and Overnight in Tirana.
After breakfast depart for Shkoder. On our way we will make first in Kruja visit the Castle and the old bazaar. Continue towards Shkoder, and just before entering the city, our stop will be Rozafa Castle. From its ancient Illyrian walls and the medieval ruins of the Balshaj dinasty, to the Towers of the Bushatllinj, Rozafa Castle is a monumental testament of an everlasting fortress. Driving to the center of the city. Shkodra is the cradle of the most important Albanian poets, like Migjeni, painters like Kol Idromeno and Edi Hila, and photographers, the Marubi Family. Visit Marubi Museum and the main Cathedral of Shkodra. Free time in the pedestrian street full of live. Dinner and Overnighg in Shkoder.
After breakfast Drive the Abanian Alps towards Theth for about 2 hours. A short stop will be at the highest point 2000 m, Qafe e Thores. Continue to Theth and arrive there at midday. Our first excursion will be Blue Eye of Theth. Your journey to the heart of the Accursed Mountains is an integral part of the Albanian Alps experience. Dinner and Overnight in Theth.
After breakfast Full day Excursions to Waterfall. 3 Hours hiking, Moderate.
Dinner and overnight in Theth.
Leaving Theth in the morning driving towards Durres. Upon arriving in Durres we will visit the Amphitheater, Bizantine walls, Venetian Tower and the promenade by the see.
Depart for Berat, and drive for about 1,5 hr. In Berat the visit will include the Castle of Berat with Onufri Museum, Mangalemi and Gorica neighbourhood. Lunch and Dinner in Berat. Overnight in Berat.
Depart for Saranda. On the way to Saranda we drive through Vlora, the mountain of Llogara, admiring the stunning views of the Albanian Riviera, Himara, the Castle of Ali Pasha, Apollonia Site, Monastery of Ardenica, Porto Palermo and Himara. Continuing to Saranda. Dinner and overnight in Saranda.
After Breakfast we will visit Butrint Site and the island of Ksamil. Lunch in Ksamil. Drive back to Gjirokaster. Visit the old city, the Castle and the museum of weapons. Overnight in Gjirokastra. Dinner and overnight in Gjirokaster.
After breakfast we will drive towards north-east towards Korca. Passing by Vjosa river, city of Permet, the forest in Germenj. Arrive in Korce in the evening. Dinner and overnight in Korce.
After Breakfast we will leave Korce and take the direction towards Lake of Pogradec, visiting the city, the lake and Tushemisht village. Lunch in a restaurants by the lake in Tushemisht. Drive back to Tirana. Dinner and Overnight in Tirana.
Free time. depending on the flight time, departing for Tirana Airport
