


The Republic of Albania
Day 02 - Tirana
After breakfast visit the National History Museum in Tirana. Midday departure to Dajti Mountain to have a panoramic view of the Capital from above.
Day 03 - Tirana/Elbasan/Pogradec
After breakfast departure to visit Pogradec - on the Roman Via Egnatia route to the east. A brief stop to Elbasan (ancient Scampa) to see its fine Ottoman walls and continue to Pogradec. Arrive at Lake Ohrid - one of the deepest freshwater lakes in Europe. Overnight at Pogradec.
Day 04 - Pogradec/Korca
Full day is at leisure at Prespa Lake, enjoying pebble beaches which offer you opportunities for sun bathing. You may find in the small island of Maligrad an interesting eremite church. Afternoon drive back to Korca. Overnight in Korca.
Day 05 - Korca/Dardhe/Voskopoja/Korca
Take a full day tour to visit the village of Dardha which is an ideal spot for winter sports such as skiing. Traveling to Mborja, visit the wonderful Church of Christ's Ascension (kisha e Ristozit) with its internal and external outstanding frescoes and drive into the pine-forested mountains to the rough little rural settlement of Voskopoja. Visit to the most interesting and accessible Church of Shen Kollit , Notable for its frescoes made by the famous Albanian painters. Drive back to Korca. Overnight in Korca.
Day 06 - Korca/Gjirokastra
Visit the Archaeological Museum palaced in a lovely wooden Ottoman house - the Museum of Medieval Art ( seeing paintings and icons made by famous local artists) Visit the architecturally important 15th century Mirahorit Mosque, and the Old Bazaar. Transfer to the 'Museum City' of Gjirokastra. En route making a stop to a local restaurant in Permet (traditional food). After lunch departure to Gjirokastra city. Visit to the Castle and the Museum of Weapons. Overnight in Gjirokastra.
Day 07 - Gjirokastra/Saranda
After breakfast , continue to Saranda Visit the "Blue Eye" spring, formed by underground springs. Visit to the unusual church of St. Nicholas at Mesopotam with its fine carvings of mythological beasts, we explore the Greek settlement of Phoinike – the capital of the state of Epirus . Arrival to Saranda. Overnight in Saranda.
Day 08 - Saranda/Butrinti Archaeological Site/Saranda
After breakfast visit to Butrinti Archaeological Site, the Temple of Aesclepios, the Baptistery, Nymph, The Theatre, Lions Gate, the Acropolis, etc. Enjoy the wonderful Ionian scenery. In the afternoon free time at leisure. Overnight in Saranda.
Day 09 - Saranda/Himara/Dhermi/Vlora
After breakfast drive up to Albanian Riviera. En route making a short visit to the bay of Porto Palermo where the castle of Ali Pasha is situated Lunch at local restaurant in Llogara, enjoying the wonderful scenery among the pinewoods. In the afternoon arrival in Vlora, a historical and costal city. Overnight in Vlora.
Day 10 - Vlora/Apollonia/Ardenica/Berat
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour in Vlora and then proceed to the ancient Greek settlement of Apollonia( founded in 588 BC). After the visit to Apollonia proceed to Ardenica, where is a medieval monastery surrounded by stonewalls. Visit to the Marry Church and Saint Triadha Chapel. After the visit to Apollonia transfer to Berat, the other one 'Museum City'. Overnight in Berat.
Day 11 - Berat/Durres
Proceed a half day city tour to Berat - known as 'the city of thousand window'. Visit the lovely painted Mosque of the Bachelors and the Tekke of the Helvetis with its beautiful portico. Visit to Onuphri Icon Museum that contains some of the finest examples of his work as well as other outstanding Albanian artists. After lunch proceed to Durres, the ancient Greco-Roman port city of Dyrrachium . Visit the town including the Byzantine city walls, Roman amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum. Overnight in Durres .
Day 12 - Durres/Kruje/Shkoder
After breakfast departure to visit Kruja - perched at more than 4,000 feet above sea level.
Visit the Kruja Castle and the Skanderbeg Museum. Lunch at a local restaurant with a wonderful mountain view. After lunch continue to Shkodra. Overnight in Shkodra.
Day 13 - Shkoder/Lezhe/Tirana
After breakfast visit the Mosque of Plumbit And the castle of Rosafa over the lake of Shkodra. Continue the trip to Lezha – an Illyrian settlement that flourished in the Hellenistic,Roman and Byzantine period. Visit the tomb of Scanderbeg. Overnight in Tirana.
Day 14 - Departure from Tirana
Your tour ends after breakfast and see you off.

