Experience Albania’s UNESCO sites and the Albanian Riviera with ease on this tour.
This tour is perfect for those who are interested in discovering the most famous castles national parks, archaeological sites, and a lot of free time in the amazing beaches of Albanian Riviera in 7 days/6 overnights.
You will visit ancient Castles (2 of them protected by UNESCO), 2 archaeological sites one national park and a lot of exotic beaches, the Adriatic and Ionian seaside, taste traditional meals and sightseeing in old towns.
Visit TIRANA: National Museum of History showing Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Independence, Iconography, National Liberation Anti-Fascism War, Communist Terror, and Mother Teresa. Continue with Scanderbeg Square, Scanderbeg Monument and Et’hem Bey Mosque founded at the end of 18th century. Clock Tower was built in 1822 as a monument of culture of the first category, Palace of Culture that was built over the previous Old Bazaar of Tirana and the first brick was put by former Soviet president Nikita Hrushov on June 3, 1959. This building has significant elements from the Palace of Congress in Rome and the building of Finland Station in St. Petersburg. ACCOMMODATION IN TIRANA
Drive to Kruja Historic Town. Visit the Castle of Kruja THE ANCIENT SYMBOL OF ALBANIAN RESISTANCE. When the Ottoman Empire ruled over a large swathe of Europe, including Constantinople and the Balkans, this castle remained undefeated for thirty-five years. National Museum Gjergj Kastrioti reveals insights into Skanderbeg’s life. The Unique Ethnographic Museum was built during the mid-18th century, in 1764; this Ottoman house is considered one of the most unique museums in Albania including a total of 15 rooms. A white, three-story construction with a tower placed in the middle, Old Medieval Bazaar is one of the oldest in Albania and dates back to over 400 years ago. Driveto Shkodra and visit: Rozafa Castle THE LEGENDARY CASTLE OF ROZAFA: AN ALLEGORY OF ALBANIA’S HISTORY reveals the history of Albania and its people through a woman’s sacrifice for her child. ACCOMMODATION IN SHKODRA
Drive to Durres and visit: Durrës Archaeological Museum established in 1951, largest in the country, including Durrës’ prehistoric, archaic, classical and civic Illyrian periods, extending to the 1st century. Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës built after the 2nd century B.C. remains one of the most majestic of the ancient world and one of the ten most beautiful Roman amphitheatres. Venetian Tower
Drive to Berat (UNESCO). ARRIVE AND ACCOMMODATION IN BERAT
Visit Berat UNESCO Heritage: Castle of Berat A LIVING CASTLE, FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE PRESENT DAY. Erected on top of a hill during the 4th century B.C., is the crown jewel of this glorious ancient city. With a total of twenty-four watchtowers, the view from its fortified courtyard reveals the entire city of Berat, the Osum River, and the old bridge of Gorica. National Iconography Museum inside the Castle was built in 1797; this cathedral is situated at the highest altitude of the Castle. Drive to Apollonia Arch. Site ancient city of Apollonia, founded in the sixth century B.C. built by Greek colonisers on the lands of the Taulantii Illyrian tribe, selected from over twenty other cities throughout the Mediterranean, to receive the glorious name of Apollo. ARRIVE AND ACCOMMODATION IN VLORE
Drive to Llogara Pass declared National Park in November 1966 provides striking scenery, with tall mountains overlooking the ALBANIAN RIVIERA and several islands in the sea. Stop for a photo. Drive along the amazing ALBANIAN RIVIERA with idyllic and breathtaking spots along this craggy coast. Stop and visit Porto Palermo Castle THE MOST PICTURESQUE CASTLE IN ALBANIAN RIVIERA a 19th century fortress, also known as the Castle of Ali Pasha. ARRIVE AND ACCOMMODATION IN SARANDA
Drive to Butrint Arch. Site (UNESCO) is the most important one in ALBANIA. It is the one most responsible for putting Albania on the map. Butrint’s glorious 2500-year-old ruins, declared in 1992, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO admiring inside: the Greek Theatre (3rd century B.C.) Temple of Asclepius (1st century), the 6th-century basilica, the imposing Lion’s Gate 5th century A.D. Then stop for a viewpoint at the best out-look of Southern ALBANIA: The LIKURESI CASTLE. Views overlooking the city, the island of Corfu and the Ksamil Islands
Drive to BLUE EYE a Natural Phenomenon, the most tropical destination in the country with truly mesmerizing cold-water springs. Drive to Gjirokastra (UNESCO) called the City of STONE, the hometown of ex-dictator and the famous internationally known writer Ismail KADARE. Visit: Castle of Gjirokastra is the Largest in ALBANIA one of the oldest in the Balkans! Bazaar Pass filled with crafty artisans. ACCOMMODATION IN GJIROKASTER
Stop on the way. TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT. END OF OURSERVICES
