Visiting: Tirana, Berat, Elbasan, Korce, Pogradec, Car & Driver included (No Guide)
It will will be a journey that will leave you hungry for more :)
On this tour you'll have a chance to experience modern-day Albania intertwined with its communist past full of contrast, and travel back to antiquity to see how the people of this small land, survived sandwiched between Titans of the time like Roman Empire and Ancient Greece.
Tour Itinerary.
Day 1
Tour of Tirana (Albanian Capital)
Tirana, a tapestry of time, weaves a tale of resilience and charm. Nestled between the whispers of history and the pulse of progress, this Albanian jewel dances to a rhythm of unity and warmth. Its streets, a gallery of epochs, display Illyrian roots and Ottoman flourishes, converging at the soulful Skanderbeg Square. Here, the Clock Tower ticks tales of bygone days, while the Et’hem Bey Mosque murmurs prayers of peace. The city’s embrace is as open as Dajti’s embrace of the sky, offering a mosaic of Mediterranean flavors and Balkan hospitality. Tirana, in its essence, is a celebration of heritage and heart.
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Heroes Boulevard with stops at: Tirana Pyramid, Youth park, Check Point at Block Entry, Mother Teresa Square,
- Big Bang monument,
- Woodrow Wilson Square,
- Enver Hoxha Villa, (Former leader of Albania during communism)
- Orthodox Cathedral,
- House of Leif's Spy museum,
- Bunk-Art 2 underwound bunker museum,
- Tirana Castle, lunch in Tirana Castle.
Transfer to Berat (UNESCO city) Staying overnight
After lunch, transfer to Berat.
Hotel check in.
Visit Berat promenade during the evening to choose from many restaurants with traditional and international cuisine.
Day 2
Visit of Berat Castle and Mangalemi district.
Berat, Albania’s storied city, is a canvas of cultural splendor, painted with the hues of history. Known as the “City of a Thousand Windows,” its stone houses cascade down hills, their windows gazing like eyes full of stories. The Osum River carves through, whispering tales of ancient Illyrians and Byzantine grandeur. Berat’s castle, a sentinel in time, watches over cobbled paths that echo with the footsteps of past and present. Here, every corner is a chapter, every alley an anecdote, inviting wanderers to read the open book of a city where time rests in the embrace of tradition
- Visit of Berat Castle (Kala)
- Visit of Onoufri Ikons Museum
- Visit of Ehtnographic museum of Berat
- Visit of King's Mosque
- Visit of Helveti Tekke
- Visit of Gorica Old District
- Visit of Gorica Stone Bridge
Transfer to Elbasan City, visit of Elbasan Castle.
After lunch drive to Korca City. On the way to Korca visit of Elbasan City for a short tour. Elbasan, is a city in the central Albania, steeped in history and culture. It has been continuously inhabited since antiquity, with the modern city founded by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II in 1466. Elbasan was known for its craft guilds such as leatherworkers, silk weavers, silver manufacturers, and more. The city was home to various religious sites like churches, monasteries, mosques, and shrines. Elbasan was also known for its public baths or Hamam
Visit in Elbasan:
- Elbasan Castle
Transfer to Korca City. Staying overnight
During the evening stroll through the old bazaar to taste Korca local wine or beer in a traditional restaurant. (Don't forget to taste Korca's meat balls "kerrnacka" and stuffed pickled peppers).
Day 3
Dive into the enchanting world of Korca, a city that weaves history, culture, and culinary delights into a captivating tapestry.
Imagine strolling through cobblestone streets, where whispers of Byzantine emperors and medieval artisans still linger. Korca’s past is etched in every stone, from the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral—its elegant domes reaching for the heavens—to the Gjon Mili Photography Museum, where light dances through time.
The National Museum of Education beckons curious minds, revealing the city’s educational legacy. And don’t miss the Martyrs’ Cemetery, a solemn tribute to those who sacrificed for Albania.
- Visit of Old Bazaar
- Visit of ABC museum
- Visit of Korca Orthodox Cathedral
- Visit of Museum of Ikons
- Visit Korca Archaeology museum
Transfer to Pogradec 20 minutes
Visit of lake Ohrid (the deepest lake in Balkans) in Pogradec City, short walk to Pogradec promenade, and a short visit to a close by village of Drilon built as a retreat place for the communist party leaders during communist era after the second world war. Option to lunch in a lakeside traditional restaurant.
Lake Ohrid has existed for millions of years. Its oligotrophic waters cradle over 200 unique species of plants and animals, including endemic fish, snails, and crustaceans.
Return to Tirana
Important information
Inclusions:
- Personal coordinator (English speaking) via WhatsApp from 09:00AM - 17:00 PM.
- Transfer with Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver (Not Guide)
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2 nights hotel accommodation
- 2 breakfasts
- Pick up and drop off from a Hotel in Tirana region or Airport are included
Exclusions.
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Meals
- Drinks
- Entry Fees on museums etc.
- Guide
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered in locations in Tirana. (Other locations on request, extra charges may apply)
- Guests must provide correct address or location for pick up.
Duration
- 3 days
Distance:
- Tirana - Berat 97 kilometers, Berat - Elbasan 70 Kilometers, Elbasan - Korça 123 kilometers, Korca - Pogradec 40 kilometers, Pogradec - Tirana 126 kilometers. Total 456 kilometers, 285 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