Description
- Day 1
Visit of Durres and Overnight in Gjirokastra
Time 8:30 : Meet with the driver and depart to durres city, Arrival in Durres .On the way to the Amphitheater, the visitor cannot miss the City Walls, built-in blocks that have managed to survive until
this very day. Those who have governed the city throughout the ages have left their mark on the way the surrounding walls were used as, ultimately, they were a security system that protected the city from
various conquests throughout history. The massive walls seen today were built by Anastasius I, the Byzantine emperor of the 4th century A.D, who defended the city from invaders. The walls’ original
height of 18 meters and considerable breadth provided an advantage against enemies of the time. Later, it was emperor Justinian who reinforced the surrounding walls by placing small observation
towers above them You will have one nice walk in the city of Durres and near the seaside , and have lunch in Durres which is
included. After Lunch and free time depart for Gjirokastra
On the way to Gjirokastra you will have explanation of the history of Albania. Arrival in Gjirokastra and Have some free time in the Old Town, Shopping for souvenirs , Exploring the city on the rocks
Overnight in Gjirokastra in Hotel
- Day 2
Visit of Saranda and Three islands of Ksamil
8:30 or 9:00 , After breakfast start the sightseeing of the old town and the fortress of Gjirokastra. Enjoy your walking and free time. Start the tour of the amazing ottoman old town of Gjirokastra city.
Gjirokastra’s eerie hilltop castle is one of the biggest in the Balkans. There’s been a fortress here since the 12th century, although much of what can be seen today dates to the early 19th century. The castle
remains somewhat infamous due to its use as a prison under the communists. Inside there’s a collection of armory, plenty of crumbling ruins to scramble around, and superb views over the valley.
You will visit also one traditional Museum house to have experience how of the ancient middle age living in Albania After visiting Gjirokastra depart for saranda and Arrival in 1 houre and 15 minutes. at the pearl of Ionian Albanian seaside Depart to the famous Village of Ksamil Known for the magical beach of 3 islands . have some free time
for enjoying the beach Visit the the archeological site of Butrint (Butrint in Albanian) from ancient Greek was an ancient Greek city and later Roman and a bishopric in Epirus. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Buthrotum was a city of the Greek Chaonian tribe, later a Roman colony and a bishopric. It went into decline at the end of Antiquity, before being abandoned in the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the city
Dinner in Hotel and overnight in Saranda
- Day 3
Visit the Albanian Riviera and The National Park of Llogara
After breakfast Depart for the Riviera . on the way you will make a lot of Photo Stops because of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Ionian Coastline in Albania ,Driving by the Adriatic seaside will be
an amazing experience. After driving you will go up in the mountain that is nearby the seashore. Start the trip to Himara city and pass by the national Park of llogara Arrival in Llogara and you will enjoy
traditional Yogurt with honey Arrival in Vlora and check in Hotel .
Have dinner in Local restaurant included and enjoy the waterfront of Vlora.. You can spend time enjoying the nature. you will end the day in the city of .Vlora which was the first capital in Albania and also the city where was declared the independence of Albania in 1912. You will
have the chance to visit the waterfront and the square of the flag, the museum of the independence with the assist of the guide.
Overnight in Hotel in Vlora
- Day 4
Depart to the UNESCO Town of Berat and visit Tirana
After breakfast in the morning time you will depart for the City of Berat If we could choose the one place where Built-in 1797, this museum was a cathedral and is situated at the highest altitude of the Berat Castle, though it can be a little difficult to find. While the Ottomans were Muslim, they allowed Christians to continue practicing their faith and build churches, though not very visibly. Arrival in Berat
and start the sightseeing of the old town in the castle: The city’s life began in the 6th-5th century B.C. as an Illyrian settlement. Later, in the 3rd century B.C., it was turned into a castle city known as Antipatrea.
Inside the castle, they built churches with valuable frescoes and icons, and also a calligraphy school. Uniquely today, residents still live inside of the castle walls. The three major neighborhoods of the old
city are Mangalemi, Gorica, and Kala, where the castle itself is located. In Berat old town you will enjoy traditional lunch which is included. After free time depart to Tirana Start the walking Tour of Tirana
Visit: the Skenderbeu Square, the National Museum, the Palace of Culture, The gallery of Arts, the National Theater, the Bunkart, the Pyramid, the Government area, the Blloku are, the mother Theresa
square, the House of Enver Hoxha Enjoy your rest of the day
Overnight in Airbnb in Tirana
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