Visiting: Apollonia Archaeological Park and museum, Vlora Beach, Llogara pass, Albanian Riviera, Himara Beach, Porto Palermo Castle, Saranda Beach, Butrinti Archaeological park, Ksamil Beach, Gjiroklaster old town UNESCO.
Enjoy the freedom to explore in your own time, with a dedicated driver, without timetable pressure.
Summery
This journey is a fantastic opportunity to take a break for a few days under the Mediterranean sun exploring castles, archaeological parks and the beach, while having the opportunity to taste some of the most delicious meals from traditional Albanian cuisine.
Typical itinerary for this tour.
Day 1:
Visit of Tirana
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Heroes Boulevard with stops at: Tirana Pyramid, Youth park, Check Point at Block Entry, Mother Teresa Square,
- Big Bang monument,
- Bunk-Art 2 underwound bunker museum,
- Tirana Castle, lunch in Tirana Castle.
Transfer to Apollonia Archaeological Park
- Visit of Apollonia Monastery
- Visit of Apollonia Archaeological Park
Transfer to Vlora, Hotel check in.
Day 2
- Visit of Llogara National Park
Drive through Albanian Riviera with options to stop for swim:
- Visit of Dhermi
- Visit of Himare
- Break to enjoy the beach on Himara Beach
- Visit of Ali Pasha Castle in Porto Palermo
Arrive in Saranda. Hotel check in.
Day 3
- Visit of Butrint Archaeological Park
- Visit of Butrint museum
- Lunch in Ksamil Beach
- Visit of Gjirokastra Castle
- Visit of Gjirokastra old bazaar
Return to Tirana
Important Information
Inclusions
- Personal coordinator (English speaking) via WhatsApp from 09:00AM - 17:00 PM.
- Hotel Accommodation 2 nights, 4* hotel
- Breakfast
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Driver (Not Guide)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup is offered in Tirana and Durres/Golem
- Hotel accommodation and meals for the driver
- Fuel/Petrol
- Sales tax
Exclusions
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Entry tickets in museums and parks (Estimated total under 30 euros per person)
- Meals (Estimated 10 - 15 euros per meal per person in a normal restaurant)
- Drinks
- sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach.
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
Distance:
Tirana - Apollonia 127 kilometers, Apollonia - Vlora 42 kilometers, Vlora - Himara 89 kilometers, Himara - Saranda 54 kilometers, Saranda - Butrint 17 kilometers, Butrint - Gjirokaster 80 kilometers, Gjirokaster - Tirana 242 kilometers. Total about 650 kilometers, (406 miles)
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level