The Spectacular Central Albania
The Spectacular Central Albania
The Spectacular Central Albania
5 Days Starting and ending in Tirana, Albania
Visiting: Tirana, Lezhë County, Shkodër, Kruje, Durrës, Berat
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Tour code:
736044
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 26
Age range:
12-89
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
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NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Tucked away in a little visited corner of Europe lies Albania, a charming and delightful country that few people know much about. For years Albania was a closed society, ruled by the iron fist of Communism, but since the end of the Cold War it has been showing curious travellers its many charms. Explore the crossroads of Europe’s East and West mosaic to cultures inherited in millenniums starting from Illyrians-Pelasgians (which Albanians are their direct descendants), and also Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Slavic and Ottoman inheritance (part of famous ancient via Egnatia road connecting rome with Istanbul via Durres-Ohrid-Bitola-Thessaloniki, etc.) Visits in fascinating historical cities such as Durres, Tirana, Lezhe, Shkoder. This part of Europe is also blessed with incredible scenery with imposing mountains, pristine lakes and traditional villages tucked away in pretty valleys.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival - Tirana.
Location: Tirana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Overnight at Freddy’s Hotel 3* or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pickup from Tirana International Airport and transfer to the city. After arrival and check in the hotel. We start exploring Albania’s capital. We will visit Skanderbeg Square, dedicated to Albania’s national hero, the Mosque of Ethem Bey, one of the oldest buildings in Tirana, and the Archaeological Museum among other sites. Visit the Skanderbeg Square, Mosque of Et’hem Bey (1824), the Clock Tower (1822), the National Museum, Grand Park and government buildings, and BunkArt. Overnight at Freddy’s Hotel 3* or similar.
Day 2 : Lezhe - Shkoder - Tirana
Location: Lezhë County, Shkodër, Tirana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Overnight at Freddy’s Hotel 3* or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pickup from Tirana International Airport and transfer to the city. After arrival and check in the hotel. We start exploring Albania’s capital. We will visit Skanderbeg Square, dedicated to Albania’s national hero, the Mosque of Ethem Bey, one of the oldest buildings in Tirana, and the Archaeological Museum among other sites. Visit the Skanderbeg Square, Mosque of Et’hem Bey (1824), the Clock Tower (1822), the National Museum, Grand Park and government buildings, and BunkArt. Overnight at Freddy’s Hotel 3* or similar.
Day 3 : Kruje - Durres - Tirane
Location: Kruje, Durrës, Tirana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Overnight at Freddy’s Hotel 3* or similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we head to Kruja, one of Albania’s most important towns due to the part it played in resistance against the Ottomans. Visit the Skanderbeg Museum and castle as well as the old bazaar. Then heading to Durres. This port city, is the most important ancient central mediterranean metropol until medieval time in the 15th century when it got occupied by ottomans until 1912 when Albania proclaimed its independence, and Durres became its capital until 1920. (Durres is also more than 3500 years old (mentioned first time in Odisea where Ulicsus spent part of his time in Taulantia (ancient Pelasgian-Illyrian name of Epidamn-Durrah-Durres) on his way back to Itaka after Troyan war. This city has the largest Roman amphitheater in the Balkan region (about 20,000 seats), dating back to the beginning of the 2nd century which we will visit with an archeological museum, ancient city castle wall and bizatine bazaar/forum, Roman public baths, etc. Return to Tirana for overnight. Overnight at Freddy’s Hotel 3* or similar. (B)
Day 4 : Berat (Unesco) - Tirane
Location: Berat, Tirana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Overnight at Freddy’s Hotel 3* or similar. (B)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we continue to Berat where we have a short visit in Elbasan city and Belsh Lake (part of Dumrea group of carstic lakes in central Albania, also so-called little-Toscana). Then we will continue to Berat, one of the oldest inhabited regions of Albania, more than 2400 years old, and with special status from UNESCO. Visit to its castle of Berat with Onufri museum and other churches inside; Mosque of Berat and the old Bridge of Gorica, Onufri Museum and several churches and mosques. Onufri was an Albanian master painter of the 16th. Many of his wonderfully painted icons still remain in the museum while others can be found in churches in Albania and Greece where he worked. Lunch at traditional restaurant. Then continue to tirana for overnight. Overnight at Freddy’s Hotel 3* or similar. (B)
Day 5 : Departure
Location: Tirana International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Tirana Airport for departure. End of services. (B)
What's Included
- Airport transfers and all other transfers as per itinerary.
- Accommodation on standard double occupancy rooms in 3*/4* hotels (as indicated, or similar)
- Transportation with modern AC car/minibus/bus, etc.) during all tour itinerary.
- English speaking guide during all tour itinerary, and local guides (as applicable)
What's Not Included
- International airfare and airport taxes
- All museums and other sites entry tickets as per itinerary.
- Tirana National Museum
- Skanderbeg Mausoleum in Lezha
- Rozafa Castle in Shkodra
- Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja
- Amphitheater in Durres
- Onufri Museum in Berat
- Driver/guides tips,
- Gratuities and individual daily expenses and porterage
- Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
- Travel insurance
- Trip/tour cancellation
- No show
Please Note
Price assumes the itinerary is purchased "as it is". Minor changes to hotels or hotel add-ons to the beginning or the end of the existing itinerary can be made at no extra charge. Prices are shown in Euro and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
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At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
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