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Tirana: 4-Day Albanian Heritage Highlights Trip
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- Free cancellation available
- 4d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Get a taste of Albanian culture, history, and food
- Visit Berat Castle and the "city of a thousand windows"
- Explore the winding cobble streets, historic houses, and Ottoman Bazaar in Gjirokaster
- Marvel at 2,500 years of history in Butrint
- Immerse yourself in nature during lunch at Llogara National Park
Activity location
- Tirana
- Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Tirana
- Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
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Tirana: 4-Day Albanian Heritage Highlights Trip
- 4d
- English
What's included, what's not
- 3 nights in handpicked hotels
- Breakfast daily
- 4 Lunches three course meals with beer or wine.
- 3 guided sightseeing tours and select entrance fees
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
- Single room supplement on request
- Gratuities (optional)
- Anything else not mentioned in inclusions
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Berat | 1 night
Day 1: Sightseeing Tour of Berat via Durres
Included meals: Lunch
Included entrances: Durres Amphitheater, Berat Castle
Travel to Berat, with a stop in Durres for a walking tour of its ancient landmarks, including the City Walls, Byzantine Forum, Roman Baths, Venetian Tower, and the impressive Roman Amphitheater.
Continue through scenic olive groves to Berat, where you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with stunning views. After settling into your hotel, explore Berat Castle, featuring the Red Mosque, Byzantine churches like Holy Trinity and St. George’s, and a local home where you’ll enjoy coffee, raki, and desserts.
In the Medieval Center, visit the King Mosque, Halveti Tekke, and Gorica Bridge. Spend your evening wandering Berat’s charming districts, Mangalem and Gorica, with their distinct Ottoman-era architecture.
Gjirokaster | 1 night
Day 2: Sightseeing Tour of Gjirokastra
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included entrances: Gjirokastra Castle, Skenduli House
Journey to Gjirokaster, known for its Ottoman-era architecture and terraced streets. Visit the Skenduli House, a striking example of traditional tower houses, showcasing intricate woodwork and stone masonry.
Explore Gjirokastra Castle, a dominant fortress with a former prison and military museum. Enjoy a leisurely lunch featuring authentic regional cuisine. Spend your evening strolling Gjirokaster’s winding streets, soaking in its unique atmosphere.
Saranda | 1 night
Day 3: Sightseeing Tour of Butrint & Blue Eye Spring
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included entrance: Butrint Archaeological Park
Start with a visit to the Blue Eye Spring, famed for its mesmerizing crystal-blue waters surrounded by lush greenery. Next, head to Butrint National Park, a UNESCO site blending ancient ruins with natural beauty. Explore the amphitheater, Lion Gate, and early Christian churches with a local guide.
Relax with free time at Ksamil Beach, known for its turquoise waters and sandy shores. Lunch follows at the Mussel House, offering fresh seafood sourced directly from Lake Butrint.
On your return to Saranda, stop at Lekursi Castle for panoramic views of the city and bay.
Tirana | 0 nights
Day 4: Tirana via Vlore & Riviera Road
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included entrance: Ali Pasha Castle
Travel along the scenic Riviera Road to Vlore, stopping at Ali Pasha Castle, a fortress overlooking the Ionian Sea. Learn about Ali Pasha Tepelena’s legacy as you explore its grounds.
Enjoy a rustic lunch featuring local flavors before visiting Vlore, the birthplace of Albania’s independence. Highlights include Flag Square, the Independence Monument, Muradie Mosque, and the scenic Vlore Lungomare promenade.
In the late afternoon, transfer to Tirana, where your tour concludes. (Hotel accommodation in Tirana is not included.)
Location
Activity location
- Tirana
- Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Tirana
- Tirana, Tirana County, Albania