Highlights of Albania
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- Travel through Albania while discovering its fascinating history and culture
- Discover Butrint, one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Balkans
- Stroll along UNESCO-Listed towns and visit hilltop castles
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Arrive in Tirana, Albania's colourful capital city. With a blend of communist architecture and a backdrop of rugged mountains, Tirana is a mix of new and old. For those arriving on time our Tour Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm for the welcome...
This morning we take a walking tour of the city to see the main sights including the government buildings, Skanderbeg Square and Et'Hem Bey Mosque. We'll include a visit to Bunk Art 2, the second of two nuclear bunkers in Tirana that has recently been transformed into...
This morning before leaving Tirana we will visit the Bektashi World Centre. The Bektashi Order is an Islamic dervish sect who blends elements of both Shia and Sufi beliefs. We'll have a brief stop to see their ornately decorated tekke (place of worship) with its marbl...
Today, we make the journey to Voskopoja - formally known as Moskopoje. Founded in the 16th century, the town was once a major urban settlement and was famous for its churches which were adorned with many beautiful frescoes. After exploring the churches, we will have l...
Our four hour journey today takes us through the southern highlands to Gjirokaster. Travelling along one of the most scenic routes in Albania, we will reach the Barmash Pass (1,040 metres) where we can enjoy sweeping views of the Nemercka Mountains, which are snow cov...
This morning, we visit The Ethnographical Museum in the historic district of Palorto where the dictator Enver Hoxha was born. Set over four floors it offers us an insight into the traditional affluent Albanian lifestyle of the town with numerous household items, folk ...
Leaving Gjirokaster behind us, we drive two-and-a-half hours to Saranda. Along the way, we will stop and walk to the karstic spring, known as 'The Blue Eye' where we can marvel at the blue clear waters. This afternoon, we visit UNESCO listed Butrint, which is one o...
As we leave Saranda, we can look forward to another scenic coastal drive (three hours) along the Albanian Riviera, before winding over the 1,000-metre-high pass at Llogora as we travel to the national park, which goes by the same name. Along our route we pass terraces...
This morning, en route to Apollonia. we stop at Vlora where we visit Flag Square and the Muradi Mosque. From here, we continue our drive to Apollonia. Founded in 585 BC and dedicated to the god Apollo, the city achieved fame and wealth before being incorporated in...
Situated over a gorge next to the Osumi River and in the shadow of Mount Tomori, Berat's white buildings sprawl up the hillside towards the fortress. New construction is strictly regulated in order to maintain the city's unique character in its UNESCO listed historica...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kruja. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Kruja at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to re...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Lyndon
Apr 2024
Highlights of Albania
As always Explore has succeeded in putting together a tour that gives you a good feel for the country you are visiting and its people and culture. There were place...
Ann
Apr 2024
Highlights of Albania
Excellent trip with a great leader and itinerary.
Naomi
Apr 2024
Highlights of Albania
Mixed feelings. Fabulous countryside, mountains & valleys, rivers & greenery. Lovely churches, mosques, museums & old Roman remains. But towns in 1st w...
Susan Postill
Apr 2024
Highlights of Albania
Lovely trip, beautiful country, nice people, good food,...
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Apr 2024
Highlights of Albania
Guide Tedi and driver Tony - brilliant team who were proud to show us their lovely country. Nothing was too much trouble for either of them. Tedi was mature way bey...
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