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Private Tour of Albania - 7 Nights - Ancient Culture, Landscapes and Historic Towns

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Private Tour of Albania - 7 Nights - Ancient Culture, Landscapes and Historic Towns

8 days

Day 1

Tirana Airport

Airport

Morning arrival at Tirana Airport. The marker shows the airport area.

Durrës Amphitheatre, Ancient Walls & Volga Promenade

Archaeological site

Explore Durrës through its Roman amphitheatre, ancient fortification walls and Volga waterfront promenade. This combined city visit is anchored at the amphitheatre.

Ardenica Monastery

Monastery

A short visit to Ardenica Monastery.

Albanica Winery

Winery

Optional lunch with wine at the family-owned Albanica Winery. Optional, not included.

Apollonia Archaeological Site & Museum

Archaeological site

Explore Apollonia's ancient site and archaeological museum. Founded by Greek colonists, the city later became part of the Roman Empire.

Llogara

National park

Overnight in Llogara after the journey through the Vlora bypass and Ducat Mountains. The marker shows the national park area.

Day 2

Butrint Archaeological Site & Museum

Archaeological site

Explore Butrint's ancient theatre, basilica, baptistery with its mosaic floor, Venetian fortress and museum. The fortress overlooks the Vivari Channel and surrounding wetlands. The marker represents the archaeological area.

Ksamil - Lunch by the Beach

Food & Drink

Time for lunch by the beach in Ksamil. Lunch is not included. The marker shows the village area.

Blue Eye Spring

Spring

Visit the Blue Eye, a natural spring surrounded by dense forest, with a little-train ride to the source.

Gjirokaster

City

Gjirokastër is the overnight base for two nights. The marker shows the town area.

Day 3

Gjirokaster Historic Town, Castle & Arms Museum

Fortress

Explore Gjirokastër's narrow cobblestone streets and Ottoman-style tower houses, then visit the hilltop castle and Arms Museum with views over the Drino Valley. The castle marker anchors this combined historic-town visit.

Gjirokaster Ethnographic Museum

Museum

Visit the Ethnographic Museum in Gjirokastër, located in the former home of Enver Hoxha.

Skenduli House

Historic building

Visit Skenduli House, a 300-year-old traditional home displaying the craftsmanship of local stonemasons and woodworkers.

Gjirokaster Area - Local Family Dinner

Home visit

Optional late-afternoon visit with a local family in a nearby village. The marker shows the Gjirokastër area. Optional, not included.

Day 4

Permet - Gliko Workshop & Tasting

Tasting

Visit a traditional gliko fruit-preserve workshop in Përmet and taste local specialties such as tomato, eggplant or cucumber jam. The marker shows the town area.

Melesin Distillery - Raki or Gin Tasting

Spirits tasting

Raki or gin tasting at Melesin Distillery in Leskovik. Optional, not included. The marker shows the Leskovik area.

Shelegur Area - Mountain-Lake Lunch

Food & Drink

Lunch beside a mountain lake in the Shelegur area. Optional, not included. The marker represents the surrounding Qendër Leskovik district.

Korça Historic Bazaar

Market

Visit Korça's historic Bazaar district. The marker represents the surrounding urban area.

Korça

City

Overnight in Korça. The marker shows the city area.

Day 5

Moglicë Dam

Water & Coastal Landscapes

See the Moglicë hydropower dam along the route, among rugged slopes and winding mountain roads. The marker shows the Pulahaj (Lumaj) area within Moglicë.

Belsh - Lakeside Lunch

Food & Drink

Stop for lunch beside a small lake in Belsh. Lunch is not included. The marker shows the town area.

Mangalem - Sultan's Mosque & Helveti Tekke

Art, Culture & Heritage

Explore Berat's historic Mangalem district and visit the Sultan's Mosque and Helveti Tekke, which share a courtyard. The marker represents the district area.

Berat

City

Overnight in Berat. The marker shows the city area.

Day 6

Berat - City of a Thousand Windows

Visit

Explore Berat, the UNESCO-listed city of a thousand windows, where families still live in traditional houses within the castle walls. The marker shows the city area.

Berat Castle & Onufri Museum

Fortress

Visit Berat Castle and the Onufri Museum, housed in one of the fortress's surviving churches and dedicated to the 16th-century icon painter.

Berat Castle - Optional Walls Walk

Visit

Walk along Berat's castle walls to a viewpoint. Optional activity.

Berat Area - Wine Tasting

Wine tasting

Local-wine tasting with traditional snacks at an estate and winery in the Berat area. Optional, not included. The marker shows the Berat area.

Skanderbeg Square & Statue, Clock Tower and Palace of Culture

Visit

Explore Skanderbeg Square and its statue, the Clock Tower and Palace of Culture on Tirana's architectural walking tour. The square marker anchors these neighbouring sights.

Et'hem Bey Mosque

Mosque

Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque as part of Tirana's architectural walking tour.

Pyramid of Tirana

Visit

See the Pyramid on the walking tour exploring Tirana's architectural history.

Tirana Castle District

Art, Culture & Heritage

Explore the Tirana Castle district on the architectural walking tour. The marker shows the city area that contains the district.

Tirana New Bazaar

Market

The architectural walking tour ends at Tirana's New Bazaar. The marker represents the market area.

Tirana

City

Tirana is the overnight base for two nights. The marker shows the city area.

Day 7

Kruja Fortress & Skanderbeg Museum

Fortress

Visit Kruja's hilltop fortress and the Skanderbeg Museum, dedicated to Albania's 15th-century national hero. The marker represents the fortress district.

Kruja - Traditional Lunch

Food & Drink

Traditional lunch in Kruja. Optional, not included. The marker shows the town area.

Kruja Old Bazaar

Market

Walk through Kruja's Old Bazaar, a cobbled street of restored Ottoman-era shops selling carpets, silver filigree, woodcarvings and traditional garments. The marker shows the town area.

Lake Bovilla - 4x4 Excursion

4x4 trip

A 4x4 excursion from Tirana to Lake Bovilla and back. The winding mountain ascent offers views of turquoise waters between steep limestone peaks. The marker represents the surrounding Çudhi district.

Day 8

Tirana Airport

Airport

Departure from Tirana Airport after free time in the city. The marker shows the airport area.