Description
- Day 1
Visit Tirana and Durrës City
The first day of your tour is for you to get some introduction of Albanian capital, which is also the biggest city in Albania.
You will start sightseeing tour in the historical city center and also the modern area. Tirana is one kind of city that has been influenced by many cultures during the history. On the way you will have a coffee break in the city of Durrës which is one of the most ancient
cities of Albania starting from Illyrian empire, and part of Rome empire. You will visit the famous Durrës amphitheater, which can be compared with Colosseum of Rome. After visiting Durrës and maybe having lunch near the Adriatic Sea you will check -in hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Durrës.
- Day 2
Visit of Durrës city
In the second day you can have your own time in Durrës. You can relax yourself by the Adriatic Sea. Afternoon at leisure by the sandy beaches, on the bars and restaurants near the seas enjoying and eating delicious seafood. In the evening you are free to explore Durrës by night or go at a music live restaurant, by enjoying the company of locals and nice drinks.
1. Optional Excursion in Kruja old town and traditional lunch in a local restaurant. (Full Day) This excursion is a full day visit for you to enjoy Kruja town, which is one of the most important and historical towns of Albania because of its old history. Full day sightseeing in the city of Kruja. Have lunch at a traditional restaurant “ Panorama
restaurant” in one of the most famous restaurants of Albania, known for its excellent service, delicious dishes and village products.
Dinner and overnight in Durrës.
- Day 3
Excursion Day – Overnight in Durres
2. Optional excursion in Skenderbeg brandy and winery (taste wine finger food) This excursion is a half-day tour will include a tour that is specialized in experiencing wine
tasting in one of the most ancient wineries in Albania.
3. Optional excursion in Berat city
This excursion is for visiting one of the most interesting historical towns differently known like white city or the city of 1001 windows. Town protected by UNESCO. Only 1 hour driving time from Durrës.
Or enjoying your rest day beside the seaside
Dinner and overnight in Durrës.
- Day 4
Vlora City – Overnight in Vlora Leave the hotel and depart to the city of Vlora – the city before entering to Riviera region. Vlora is the city where was declared the independence of Albania in 1912 and the first capital of Albania. Vlora has also a very long coastline, which is differently called “Lungo Mare”. (The longest seaside.) On the way to Vlora you can visit a famous archeological site that is called Apollonia, a very important town in the Helenistic town, now opened for tourists. By the time you will arrive in Vlora you will check in hotel and have some free time near the seaside.
Enjoy the sunset in this amazing city.
Dinner and overnight in Vlora.
- Day 5
Visit Llogara National Park
Leave the hotel and depart to Himara. In this day you will enjoy an amazing and interesting drive to the national park of Llogara and Albanian Riviera. Optional: you will have the chance of going for light hiking in the national park. Arrive in Himara and enjoy the beach of this small exotic town (3 hours or more) depending on your request. You will get a lot of information about Albanian history by visiting the capital city Tirana and the beautiful Vlora. You will pass by the National Park of Llogara that is located 1000 m above the sea level very nearby the seaside.
Dinner and overnight in Himara.
- Day 6
Visit Exotic beaches in Himara
After breakfast you can explore with the guide Himara and its wonderful- crystal clear beaches. You can go kayaking experience or just swimming in the crystal waters. This is on your request.
Visit Dhrimadhes village and Gjipe which are exotic beaches and very popular in Himara.
Dinner and overnight in Himara.
- Day 7
Visit of Saranda city
This day you will leave the Riviera Region and depart to Saranda that is the biggest city and the nearest point with Corfu Island in Greece.
Arrive in Saranda and have a walking tour in the pedestrian area near the seaside. You will have some time for leisure near Ksamili village, which is differently called the beach of three Islands.
Optional: half day tour in Butrint Archeological Town, known like one of the most important ancient Towns in Albania.
Dinner and overnight in Saranda.
- Day 8
Water sports in Ionian seaside
Leave the hotel for sightseeing in Saranda. Morning at leisure enjoying the pleasures of swimming and sun – bathing. Later in the evening watch the beautiful view while eating your delicious fish and taste the local “ Butrinti” wine. You can do water sports based on your request
(boat pedals, swimming and water moto).
Dinner and overnight in Saranda.
- Day 9
Visit of Gjirokastra old town and Blue Eye
The day that you leave Saranda you will depart to the National monument of Blue eye. One of the most visited national parks in Albania Arriving in Gjirokastra and you will visit this Ancient Ottoman town with very special kind of architecture, including the castle and the old Bazaar. Spend some interesting time in the city and then you will visit traditional houses and museums.
Dinner and overnight in Gjirokastër.
- Day 10
Enjoy the National Park of Karavastas
In the last day of your trip you will visit another National Park, which is located near the Adriatic sea. The Karavasta Lagoon (Albanian: Laguna e Karavastasë) is the largest lagoon in Albania and one of the largest in the Mediterranean Sea. The Karavasta lagoon has many pine trees and small sandy islands. The lagoon is famous for the rare Dalmatian Pelican which nests there: In fact 5% of the world’s population of this type of pelican is found in this lagoon. There is a Mediterranean pine forest near the Karavasta lagoon, and it contains one of the most
interesting faunas of the country. Divjakë-Karavasta area provides the special Have typical Lunch in the national park and Transfer to Tirana.
Dinner and overnight in Tirana.
- Day 11
Transfer to the airport for the homebound flight
This is the end of our service.
Important note: This program is for you to have an idea of what we offer and what there are the best attractions based on the priority of summer vacations. This tour can be longer and smaller depending on your request.
This Tours can be from 5 days to 12 days