Day 1
Durres: Arrival at “Mother Theresa” International Airport and prepare to head toward the city of Durres. Lunch break by the sea. This city is one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean and the largest sea-port in Albania. This busy port city has one of the largest Roman amphitheaters in the Balkans (20000 spectators). Besides the amphitheatre, are to be visited the archeological museum, Venetian tower, Villa e Zogut. Accommodation at Hotel Tropical 4* and overnight.
Day 2
Apollonia -Berat: After breakfast, departure to Apollonia, founded in 588 BC and taken by Aristotle as a model in his analysis of oligarchy, because of its distinct and separate Greek and Illyrian communities. It was a vital stronghold in Caesar’s civil war with Pompey and also important in early Christian history with its bishop attending the councils of Ephesus and Chlalkis in 431 and 451 AD (anno domini). In Apolonia its museum, Shen Meri Monastery and Church will be visited. The trip continues to Berat, one of the oldest inhabited regions of Albania, more than 2400 years old, under the protection of UNESCO. Inside the castle of Berat Onufri mediaeval museum and other churches are to be appreciated; but we’ll not miss the Mosque of Berat and the old Bridge of Gorica. Then the tour continues to Vlora, accommodation and overnight at Vlora International Hotel 4*. In the evening a short walk enjoying Vlora magnificent seashore.
Day 3
Vlora – Saranda: After breakfast, departure to Saranda, A coffee break in Llogara at the altitude of 1020 meters to enjoy the spectacular view of Ionian Sea and Albanian Riviera. Along the way,many other picturesque villages like, Palase, Dhermi, Qeparo, Himara ,Borsh, etc will be seen. Another stop to Porto Palermo (ex-navy submarine base) to visit Ali Pashe Tepelena’s castle constructed over a very beautiful hill stretching to the sea. At noon arrival to Saranda. After lunch in one of the small fish restaurants of Ksamil, a visit to Butrint (ancient name Buthrot), an important center of Illyrian tribes with a known settlement since 1000 B.C. The Butrinti National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most important archeological sites in the country with an achaeological sequence that runs from the Bronze Age to the 19th century. Accommodation at a hotel in Saranda and free at evening to enjoy the sea shore promenade of the town.
Day 4
Saranda – Gjirokastra: Departure to Gjirokastra. Along the way, coffee break to the famous Blu Eye water spring (Albanian: Syri i kaltër), a natural phenomenon and tourist attraction at the same time, where the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a stunning, more than fifty-metre-deep pool. Divers have succeeded to descend down to fifty metres, but it is still unclear what the actual depth of the karst hole is. The city of Gjirokastra, declared a "Museum City" (1st century A.D), is one of the most attractive towns in Albania, with its 13th century citadel, the typical and characteristic houses which resemble little fortresses, clustered one above the other. After lunch the trip heads toward Tirana, capital city of Albania since 1920. Accommodation at Rogner Hotel 5*.
Day 5
Tirana: After Breakfast, a sightseeing tour is scheduled, to explore Tirana, by visiting the Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey’s Mosque built on 1824, the Clock Tower built on 1822, the National Museum with its huge mosaic on front and its pavilions representing the Albanian history from the prehistoric up to nowadays developments. The Art Gallery, Archeological Museum, where many archeological discoveries since the Stone Age up to the medieval time are exposed, the Martyrs Cemetery, Grand Park and government buildings are to be visited too. Departure to Tirana airport after lunch.
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