Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for the historic town of Kruja, one of Albania's most important cultural and historical destinations.

Visit the impressive Kruja Castle, home of Albania's national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. Explore the fascinating Skanderbeg Museum, showcasing Albania's struggle for independence.

Continue strolling through the charming Old Bazaar, where traditional handicrafts, antiques, carpets, and souvenirs are displayed.

Return to Tirana for a panoramic city tour including:

• Skanderbeg Square
• National History Museum (outside)
• Et'hem Bey Mosque
• Clock Tower
• Government Buildings
• Blloku District

Return to your hotel.

Accommodation

4-Star Hotel

Albanopolis Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Following breakfast, travel north to Lezha.

Visit:

• Lezha Castle (Tophill Fortress)
• Mausoleum of Skanderbeg

Enjoy an authentic Albanian lunch at the internationally renowned Mrizi i Zanave Agritourism Restaurant, famous for its organic farm-to-table cuisine.

Continue to Shkodra, one of Albania's oldest cities.

City tour includes:

• Historic Old Bazaar
• City Center
• Shkodra Cathedral
• Ebu Bekr Mosque
• Rozafa Castle

From Rozafa Castle enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Lake Shkodra, the surrounding mountains, and the confluence of three rivers.

Accommodation

4-Star Hotel

Tradita Hotel or Tosk Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast depart for Albania's largest port city, Durres.

Discover the city's remarkable Roman heritage:

• Roman Amphitheatre
• Ancient City Walls
• Byzantine Forum
• Roman Baths

Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Berat, known as the "City of a Thousand Windows."

Visit:

• Berat Castle
• Onufri Iconography Museum
• Medieval Churches
• Ottoman Mosques
• Gorica Bridge

Walk through the cobbled streets and admire the beautifully preserved Ottoman architecture.

Accommodation

4-Star Hotel

Hotel Republika or similar

Meals: Breakfast

This morning visit the peaceful Ardenica Monastery, dating back to the 13th century and famous as the wedding site of Albania's national hero Skanderbeg.

Continue to the ancient city of Apollonia, one of the most important archaeological parks in the Balkans.

Explore:

• Ancient Roman ruins
• Temple remains
• Monastery
• Archaeological Museum

Later continue to the beautiful coastal city of Vlora, where Albania declared its independence in 1912.

Visit:

• Independence Square
• Independence Monument
• Old Town
• Seaside Promenade

Accommodation

4-Star Hotel

Partner Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today enjoy one of the most scenic drives in the Balkans along the spectacular Albanian Riviera.

Travel through the picturesque seaside towns of:

• Himare
• Ionian Coast
• Llogara Region (photo stops depending on season)

Arrive at the paradise beaches of Ksamil.

Enjoy free time for:

• Swimming
• Relaxing on white sandy beaches
• Lunch overlooking the crystal-clear Ionian Sea

Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint, one of the Mediterranean's most significant archaeological treasures.

Explore the remarkably preserved remains dating from:

• Greek Civilization
• Roman Empire
• Byzantine Period
• Venetian Era
• Ottoman Period

After the visit, begin the return journey to Tirana.

Estimated arrival: 21:00–22:00

Accommodation

4-Star Hotel

Albanopolis Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from your hotel.

According to your international flight schedule, you will be transferred to Tirana International Airport (TIA).

Our services conclude with your departure.

We hope to welcome you again on another TravelShop Booking adventure.

End of Tour