Landscapes of Albanian History

Visit Albania today and discover a fascinating history, unique culture and beautiful landscapes, from mountains to sea.

Located in the western Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, bordering Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Greece, Albania is truly a unique and authentic country.

While things have changed a lot since the fifty years of communist isolation, this ancient land still offers something increasingly rare in Europe. 

You’ll continue to find beautiful pristine beaches on parts of the Ionian coast, enchanting classical sites like ancient Apolonia, Butrint & Gjirokaster, and dramatic mountain villages such as Voskopoja.

Take an eight-day tour of southern Albania, hitting many charming points of interest, while experiencing a truly amazing country.

Route

Thessaloniki - Korce - Kamenice - Voskopoje - Tirane - Kruje - Apolonia - Vlore - Sarande - Butrint - Gjirokaster - Permet - Korce - Thessaloniki

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Thessaloniki - Korçe

• Arrival at Thessaloniki airport
• meet tour assistant
• Departure to Korça—“city of serenades”
• Accommodation at three-star hotel
• Lunch in Korça with traditional food
• Free time, walk around the city
• Dinner at a traditional tavern
• Overnight in Korca

Day 2 Korçe - Kamenica - Voskopoja - Korçe

• Breakfast at hotel
• Walking tour in Korca, visiting notable and historic sites
• Departure to Kamenica village—visit to Prehistoric Tomb of Kamenica
• Departure to Voskopoja village
• Traditional lunch
• Visit St. Nicolas Church and the Monastery of St. John the Baptist
• Return to Korca for dinner

Day 3 Korçe-Tirane

• After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Tirana
• Coffee break in Pogradec, on Lake Ohrid
• Visit to Petrela castle (on the way to Tirana)
• Accommodation at three-star hotel
• Lunch & walking tour
• Dinner and evening free

Tirana Walking

• Evening Day 4 Tirane - Kruje - Apolonia - Vlora
• Breakfast at hotel
• Departure to Kruja
• Visit to Kruja’s Castle, Historic Museum & Ethnographic Museum
• Shopping at Old Bazzar
• Departure to Apolonia & lunch on the way
• Visit to the archeological site of Apolonia (established 588 B.C.)
• Departure to Vlora
• Accommodation at hotel
• Dinner at a fish restaurant by the sea
• Overnight in Vlora

Day 5 Vlora - Albanian Riviera - Saranda

• Breakfast at hotel
• Departure to Saranda (Forty Saints)
• Coffee break at the National Park of Llogara
• Visit to Ali Pasha’s castle in Porto Palermo
• Lunch in Himara
• Arrival in Saranda, accommodation at a three-star hotel
• Dinner and overnight in Saranda

Day 6 Sarande - Butrint - Gjirokaster

• Breakfast at hotel
• Departure to Butrint (from 4th Cent. B.C. & protected by UNESCO)
• Lunch in Ksamil
• Departure to Gjirokaster
• Visit the Blue Eye Spring
• Arrival at hotel in Gjirokaster
• Overnight in Gjirokaster

Day 7 Gjirokaster - Permet - Korçe

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit to Argjiro Castle (12th Cent.) & the Arms Museum
• Departure to Korça
• Coffee break in Permet
• Lunch in Germenj
• Arrival in Korça and accommodation at hotel
• Free evening

Day 8 Korçe-Thessaloniki

• Breakfast at hotel
• Departure to Thessaloniki Airport, Greece
• End of tour

Package Price: 550 euros per Person

Package include :

• Arrival and departure assistance at Thessaloniki Airport
• Transfer: Thessaloniki Airport – Korçe – Thessaloniki Airport
• Transportation in and around Albania
• Accommodation, 7 nights & double occupancy
• Breakfast & Lunch for 7 days

Not included:

• Dinners
• Entry fees