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Day 1: Arrival and Tirana/Kruja Exploration
Arrival at Tirana Airport
Meet and greet with the guide at the airport.
Transfer to Kruja, a town famously associated with Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero.
Kruja Castle Visit
Explore this medieval fortress, which played a crucial role in the Albanian resistance against the Ottomans.
Visit museums within the castle and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Lunch (Free time)
Afternoon: Tirana City Tour
Visit Skanderbeg Square, named in honor of the Albanian National Hero.
Walk along the Boulevard “Deshmoret e Kombit,” passing important ministries and buildings.
End the tour at Mother Teresa Square.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Tirana
Day 2: Tirana to Korça via Pogradec
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to Pogradec
First stop: The panoramic city of Pogradec, located by the ancient Lake Ohrid, one of the oldest lakes in the world.
Lunch (Free time)
Departure to Korça
Explore Korça, often referred to as the “Cradle of Albanian Culture.”
Learn about its significance in the Albanian National Awakening and visit important cultural sites.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Korça
Day 3: Korça to Përmet
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Korça City Tour
Visit the old town of Korça.
Tour the first Albanian school, now a museum, which played a crucial role in Albanian literacy and education.
Departure to Përmet
Explore Përmet, known as the “City of Roses.”
The town is located along the banks of the Vjosa River, one of Europe’s last wild rivers.
Lunch (Free time)
Accommodation: hotel in Përmet
Day 4: Përmet to Saranda via Gjirokastër
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Visit the Thermal Baths of Bënja
Enjoy the natural hot springs surrounded by mountains.
Visit the nearby Ottoman-era stone bridge, Ura e Kadiut.
Departure to Gjirokastër
Discover Gjirokastër, the “City of Stone” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture and visit the city’s iconic castle.
Lunch (Free time)
Evening: Arrival in Saranda
Enjoy the coastal charm of Saranda.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Saranda
Day 5: Saranda and Butrint Exploration
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Visit Butrint National Park
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site with ruins from Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian eras.
Afternoon: Ksamil Island Visit
Relax at Ksamil, known as the “Maldives of Europe.”
Lunch (Free time)
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Saranda
Day 6: Saranda to Berat via the Blue Eye
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Visit the Blue Eye
Explore this natural spring known for its deep blue and turquoise waters.
Departure to Berat
Explore Berat, the “City of a Thousand Windows,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture.
Evening: Arrival in Berat
Accommodation and leisure time.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Berat
Day 7: Berat to Durrës
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Berat City Tour
Visit Berat’s old town and its historic castle.
Lunch (Free time)
Departure to Durrës
Explore Durrës, one of Albania’s oldest cities.
Visit the Durrës Amphitheatre, a significant Roman site.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Durrës
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Tirana Airport
Departure and end of services.
This program provides a rich cultural and historical experience, blending visits to Albania’s key historical sites with opportunities to enjoy its natural beauty and local hospitality.
