Travel details
€ 3,035
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Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
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Duration |
Departure in 2025/7 | 10 days |
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Participants |
2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
The stone town does not let go of its memories
The names of heroes remain in the alleys and castles
The past remains as the outline of the town
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Starting from the capital Tirana, this journey carefully traces the layers of history that Albania has walked through while visiting stone towns, fortified cities, and ancient ruins. The story of the hero Skanderbeg and the forms of cities that link ancient Greek and Roman times to the Ottoman period still remain clearly in the streets and ruins. Rather than relying on dramatic landscapes, the itinerary quietly savors the depth of this country by interpreting the time and stories accumulated at each place.
Signature points
Layered history carved into stone cities
In stone towns and fortified cities nestled in the mountains, the buildings themselves have continued to be used across eras. Differences in decoration and structure reveal traces of ancient, medieval, and Ottoman periods, and walking the streets becomes an act of tracing history itself.
Places where the hero's story still breathes
At castles and museums associated with Skanderbeg, the symbol of Albanian independence, personal history emerges not as abstract knowledge but as a tangible feeling tied to the land. You can sense how the hero's name is embedded in the city's structure and in people's memories.
Cities and ruins continuing from ancient civilizations
By visiting ruins and city remains built during the ancient Greek and Roman periods, you can concretely see how this region has been deeply connected to the Mediterranean world. The stonework structures and urban layouts preserve ideas and techniques passed down to later eras, allowing you to feel the process by which civilizations accumulated without interruption.
Itinerary
Tirana International Airport - Tirana (30 minutes’ drive)
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Albania - Tirana
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Private transfer
Our guide and driver will wait for you at TIA Tirana Airport arrival: as per your flight schedule. Transfer to Tirana.
[English Guide]
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Overnight in Tirana.
Tirana – Dajti Expres and Dajti Mountain (1hour drive)
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Breakfast
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walking tour of Tirana
After breakfast we start with a walking tour of the city by exploring the main attraction like:
National Historic Museum in Tirana offering an in-depth introduction to Albanian history from prehistoric times to the present day.
BUNK'ART 2 is the second phase of an historical-cultural project that is focused on the preservation of the collective memory and on telling the story of the communist regime, including the horrors of that regime.
Skanderbeg Square, the Hadji Et'hem Bey Mosque, closed under communist rule, the mosque reopened as a house of worship in 1991. Without permission from the authorities, 10,000 people attended and the police did not interfere. Frescoes outside and in the portico depict trees, waterfalls and bridges etc.
[English Guide]
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Private transfer
After Lunch drive to visit Dajti Mountain, located just east of Tirana.
[English Guide]
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Dajti Mountain
Dajti Mountain located just east of Tirana, offers a refreshing escape into nature with its lush landscapes and panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas.
A visit to Dajti is made even more memorable by the Dajti Express Cable Car, which provides a scenic and exhilarating ride up the mountain. As you ascend, you'll enjoy breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills and dense forests.
Once at the top, you can explore hiking trails, enjoy a meal at the mountaintop restaurant, or simply relax and take in the stunning views.
The Dajti Express Cable Car is a must-do experience for anyone visiting Tirana, offering a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
[English Guide]
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Private transfer
To hotel
[English Guide]
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Overnight in Tirana.
Tirana - Kruja-Tirana (2hour drive)
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Breakfast
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Private transfer
After breakfast we drive to Kruja.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Kruja
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Kruja sightseeing
Kruja - - the center of Albanian resistance against the Turks under Albanian national hero Scanderbeg. He kept them from crossing into Western Europe for 25 years, thus earning the title “Champion of Christ” given by the Pope of the time. We visit the Skanderbeg Museum, and Ethnographic Museum also the Old Bazaar where the best handmade souvenirs can be purchased.
[English Guide]
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Private transfer
Afterwards, we drive to Albania’s vibrant capital city for overnight in Tirana.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Tirana
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overnight in Tirana
Tirana – Berat – Tirana (4-hour drive for all day)
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Breakfast
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Private transfer
After breakfast drive to Berat.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Berat
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Berat sightseeing
Berat, one of the most visited and characteristic towns in Albania under the protection of UNESCO as a patronage of humanity for its architectural uniqueness.
We visit the Castle and the Onufri Museum and Ethnographic museum. Berat castle is of particular interest as people still live within its walls in their traditional houses, as have their ancestors for centuries. The castle used to have over 40 churches of which 7 still remain including St. Mary’s church turned into Onufri Museum. Onufri was a famous Albanian Icon master painter of the 16th century who painted many orthodox churches in Albania and Greece, using a special red colour technique.
[English Guide]
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Private transfer
After this visits drive back to Tirana
[English Guide]
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Albania - Tirana
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Tirana for overnight.
Tirana – Apollonia Archaeological Park – Vlora – Dhërmi – Ksamil (5-hour drive for all day)
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Breakfast
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Private transfer
After breakfast drive through picturesque villages to visit the ancient city of Apollonia one of the most important ancient centers in Roman times on the famous Via Egnatia.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Apollonia
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Apollonia sightseeing
Octavian Augustus studied philosophy there until he heard news of Caesar’s murder in the Senate and went on to become the next emperor. Visit the city and an Orthodox monastery turned into archaeological museum.
[English Guide]
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Private transfer
After this interesting experience we drive to Vlora
[English Guide]
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Albania - Vlora
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Vlora sightseeing
We stop for a late lunch and visit the center of Vlora, from here we drive through Logora pass stop at Porto Palermo visit the Ali Pasha Castel and swim if good weather.
[English Guide]
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Private transfer
After those visits drive to Ksamil one of the most panoramic Ionian coastal cities.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Ksamil
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Overnight in Ksamil
Ksamil - Butrint Archaeological Park(UNESCO)-Ksamil) (1-hour drive)
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Breakfast
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Private transfer
After breakfast drive to the ancient city of Butrint a UNESCO world heritage site and the most important archaeological discovery in Albania.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Butrint
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Butrint sightseeing
The city is thought to have been continuously inhabited for centuries, influenced by the most important civilizations of the Mediterranean region. Apart the beautiful antique ruins it is situated in lush peninsula, rich in flora and fauna.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
After this visit drive back to Ksamil.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Ksamil
afternoon
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free time
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Overnight in Ksamil
Ksamil
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Breakfast
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Free time
We suggest to swim in one of the beaches of Ksamil.
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Overnight in Ksamil
Ksamil
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Breakfast
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Free time
We suggest to swim in one of the beaches of Ksamil.
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Overnight in Ksamil
Ksamil - Blue Eye – Gjirokaster - Tirana (5hour drive)
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Breakfast
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Private transfer
After breakfast drive to the blue eye.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Blue Eye
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Blue Eye sightseeing
The "Blue Eye" is a water spring and natural phenomenon.
[English Guide]
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Private transfer
After this wonderful visit that only nature knows how to offer, we continue to UNESCO World Heritage City of Gjirokaster.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Gjirokastra
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Gjirokaster sightseeing
Gjirokaster known for its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture. Here, you will visit the Gjirokaster Castle and the Ethnographic Museum, which is housed in a traditional Ottoman-style house.
[English Guide]
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Private transfer
After this visit drive to Tirana.
[English Guide]
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Albania - Tirana
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Tirana for Overnight
Tirana - Tirana International Airport (30 minutes’ drive)
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Breakfast
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Private transfer
End of our services, after transfer to Tirana International Airport according to your flight schedule.
[English Guide]
Tirana International Airport - Tirana (30 minutes’ drive)
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Albania - Tirana
-
Private transfer
Our guide and driver will wait for you at TIA Tirana Airport arrival: as per your flight schedule. Transfer to Tirana.
[English Guide]
-
Overnight in Tirana.
Tirana – Dajti Expres and Dajti Mountain (1hour drive)
-
Breakfast
-
walking tour of Tirana
After breakfast we start with a walking tour of the city by exploring the main attraction like:
National Historic Museum in Tirana offering an in-depth introduction to Albanian history from prehistoric times to the present day.
BUNK'ART 2 is the second phase of an historical-cultural project that is focused on the preservation of the collective memory and on telling the story of the communist regime, including the horrors of that regime.
Skanderbeg Square, the Hadji Et'hem Bey Mosque, closed under communist rule, the mosque reopened as a house of worship in 1991. Without permission from the authorities, 10,000 people attended and the police did not interfere. Frescoes outside and in the portico depict trees, waterfalls and bridges etc.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
After Lunch drive to visit Dajti Mountain, located just east of Tirana.
[English Guide]
-
Dajti Mountain
Dajti Mountain located just east of Tirana, offers a refreshing escape into nature with its lush landscapes and panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas.
A visit to Dajti is made even more memorable by the Dajti Express Cable Car, which provides a scenic and exhilarating ride up the mountain. As you ascend, you'll enjoy breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills and dense forests.
Once at the top, you can explore hiking trails, enjoy a meal at the mountaintop restaurant, or simply relax and take in the stunning views.
The Dajti Express Cable Car is a must-do experience for anyone visiting Tirana, offering a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
To hotel
[English Guide]
-
Overnight in Tirana.
Tirana - Kruja-Tirana (2hour drive)
-
Breakfast
-
Private transfer
After breakfast we drive to Kruja.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Kruja
-
Kruja sightseeing
Kruja - - the center of Albanian resistance against the Turks under Albanian national hero Scanderbeg. He kept them from crossing into Western Europe for 25 years, thus earning the title “Champion of Christ” given by the Pope of the time. We visit the Skanderbeg Museum, and Ethnographic Museum also the Old Bazaar where the best handmade souvenirs can be purchased.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
Afterwards, we drive to Albania’s vibrant capital city for overnight in Tirana.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Tirana
-
overnight in Tirana
Tirana – Berat – Tirana (4-hour drive for all day)
-
Breakfast
-
Private transfer
After breakfast drive to Berat.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Berat
-
Berat sightseeing
Berat, one of the most visited and characteristic towns in Albania under the protection of UNESCO as a patronage of humanity for its architectural uniqueness.
We visit the Castle and the Onufri Museum and Ethnographic museum. Berat castle is of particular interest as people still live within its walls in their traditional houses, as have their ancestors for centuries. The castle used to have over 40 churches of which 7 still remain including St. Mary’s church turned into Onufri Museum. Onufri was a famous Albanian Icon master painter of the 16th century who painted many orthodox churches in Albania and Greece, using a special red colour technique.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
After this visits drive back to Tirana
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Tirana
-
Tirana for overnight.
Tirana – Apollonia Archaeological Park – Vlora – Dhërmi – Ksamil (5-hour drive for all day)
-
Breakfast
-
Private transfer
After breakfast drive through picturesque villages to visit the ancient city of Apollonia one of the most important ancient centers in Roman times on the famous Via Egnatia.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Apollonia
-
Apollonia sightseeing
Octavian Augustus studied philosophy there until he heard news of Caesar’s murder in the Senate and went on to become the next emperor. Visit the city and an Orthodox monastery turned into archaeological museum.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
After this interesting experience we drive to Vlora
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Vlora
-
Vlora sightseeing
We stop for a late lunch and visit the center of Vlora, from here we drive through Logora pass stop at Porto Palermo visit the Ali Pasha Castel and swim if good weather.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
After those visits drive to Ksamil one of the most panoramic Ionian coastal cities.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Ksamil
-
Overnight in Ksamil
Ksamil - Butrint Archaeological Park(UNESCO)-Ksamil) (1-hour drive)
-
Breakfast
-
Private transfer
After breakfast drive to the ancient city of Butrint a UNESCO world heritage site and the most important archaeological discovery in Albania.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Butrint
-
Butrint sightseeing
The city is thought to have been continuously inhabited for centuries, influenced by the most important civilizations of the Mediterranean region. Apart the beautiful antique ruins it is situated in lush peninsula, rich in flora and fauna.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
After this visit drive back to Ksamil.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Ksamil
afternoon
-
free time
-
Overnight in Ksamil
Ksamil
-
Breakfast
-
Free time
We suggest to swim in one of the beaches of Ksamil.
-
Overnight in Ksamil
Ksamil
-
Breakfast
-
Free time
We suggest to swim in one of the beaches of Ksamil.
-
Overnight in Ksamil
Ksamil - Blue Eye – Gjirokaster - Tirana (5hour drive)
-
Breakfast
-
Private transfer
After breakfast drive to the blue eye.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Blue Eye
-
Blue Eye sightseeing
The "Blue Eye" is a water spring and natural phenomenon.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
After this wonderful visit that only nature knows how to offer, we continue to UNESCO World Heritage City of Gjirokaster.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Gjirokastra
-
Gjirokaster sightseeing
Gjirokaster known for its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture. Here, you will visit the Gjirokaster Castle and the Ethnographic Museum, which is housed in a traditional Ottoman-style house.
[English Guide]
-
Private transfer
After this visit drive to Tirana.
[English Guide]
-
Albania - Tirana
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Tirana for Overnight
Tirana - Tirana International Airport (30 minutes’ drive)
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Breakfast
-
Private transfer
End of our services, after transfer to Tirana International Airport according to your flight schedule.
[English Guide]
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
Accommodation in very good standard: Guesthouses, hotels, traditional houses turned to boutique hotels with breakfast.
Car
Transfers from and to Tirana International Airport with A/C vehicle
All transportation with well-maintained A/C vehicles
Guide
Experienced English-speaking tour guide for the whole tour
Activity
As stated in the itinerary
Meal
B/F：9 LUN：0 DIN：0
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
Toll road payments
All taxes
Excludes (Others)
- Flight tickets
- Entrance fees for visits in Albania according to the program: 70-80 euros per person
- Lunches and dinners
- Gratuities/tips for driver, guide, hotel, and restaurant staff.
Accommodation list
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Tirana
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 2 |
Ksamil
2person(s) 1rooms
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