Experience the cultural and natural diversity of the Republic of Albania. The guided tour with a private driver and English speaking guide will commence and end in the capital city of Tirana. Here, you will get to know the city and the National Historic Museum. During the journey you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Berat, Butrint and Gjirokastra. The route takes you through the beautiful scenery of Albania. Next you will discover the coastal towns of Saranda and Vlora situated on the Albanian Riviera. The ancient towns of Apollonia, Ardenica and Durres are yours to discover, including the Monastery of Ardenica and the Amphitheatre of Durres. Continuing the trip, you will visit Kruja, which used to be the Albanian capital during the resistance against the Turks. At the end of the trip, return to Tirana.

Tirana is the capital of Albania. Tourists will find Tirana a beautiful, lively and charming city, that features many historical sites, and a unique sensation of the meeting between Europe and the Orient. About 70% of Albania's population is nominally Muslim, but very few practice their religion. The BBC called Albania a rich blend of cultures and religions with breathtaking natural beauty and pristine beaches. The city and country are very friendly to tourists.

Welcome to Tirana airport. Upon arrival you will be met by your personal driver and transferred to your hotel. On the way to your hotel you will have a panoramic tour of the main sites in Albania's capital. In the afternoon visit the National Historic Museum in Tirana.

Sky Hotel is located in centre of Tirana and is just a few minutes away from any of the major government institutions of Albania. Our hotel offers the most convenient location and excellent customer service. Our staff is dedicated to making your stay a memorable experience by providing excellent service.
The Sky Hotel Bar is located on the ground floor of the hotel. At the bar our guests will also be able to access wireless internet 24/7.

Overnight at Sky (4*).

Berat is a town located in south-central Albania. It is the capital of both the District of Berat and the larger County of Berat. The old town (Mangalem district) was inscribed on the World Heritage List in July 2008.It lies on the right bank of the river Osum, a short distance from the point where it is joined by the Molisht river. It is a remarkable Albanian town, with a wealth of beautiful buildings of high architectural and historical interest. The pine forests above the city, on the slopes of the towering Tomorr mountains, provide a backdrop of appropriate grandeur. The town is still renowned for its historic architecture and scenic beauty and is known as the "Town of a Thousand Windows", due to the many large windows of the old decorated houses overlooking the town.

Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Berat along with your private guide on this full day tour. The city is more than 2400 years old and one of the most attractive towns in Albania. Established in the 3rd century B.C it was known as the fortified city of Antipatrea. The castle is the only one in Albania with houses and inhabitants within its walls, living in exactly the same place their predecessors did centuries ago. Visit the Fortress, Onufri Museum and several churches with beautiful frescoes. Onufri was an Albanian master painter of the 16th century who painted many churches in Albania and Greece. After lunch (included), on the way back you will visit a local winery. After the tour concludes you will be transferred back to Tirana.

The Hotel Desareti (3*) is located just above the medieval district of Berat and from here you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the King’s Mosque and the old Bektashi Teke next to it. This is a hotel built in 2004 retaining similar characteristic architectural features with old buildings in the surrounding area. It has a limited capacity of 5 rooms, most of which offer splendid views of the oldest quarters in town, Mangalemi and Gorica with their white washed houses built on top of each other. The hotel has good sized and nicely decorated rooms, and its restaurant offers very tasty traditional Albanian and Italian cuisine.

Overnight at Desareti (3*).

Gjirokastra is a city in southern Albania with a population of 43,000. Lying in the historical region of Epirus, it is the capital of both the Gjirokastër District and the larger Gjirokastër County. Its old town is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate." Gjirokastra is situated in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino River, at 300 meters above sea level. The city is overlooked by the Gjirokastër Castle. Gjirokastra is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha and notable writer Ismail Kadare. It hosts the Eqerem Çabej University.

In the morning, you will drive to Gjirokastra, an UNESCO site and museum town with beautiful and very distinct architecture. On the way we stop at the ancient site of Bylis. Situated on top of a hill the site offers some very beautiful natural and panoramic views all around. Afterwards we will drive through the beautiful scenery and arrive in Gjirokastra in the afternoon. Here we will Visit the Fortress, which was used at some point as a political prison and the Ethnographic Museum. It is also the house in which the Albanian dictator was born in.

Hotel Cajupi (3*) is constructed for different activities, family holidays, along with abundant capacity. We provide you with a conference hall (meeting room) with a capacity of 80 persons, equipped with the necessary equipment. You will also find a games mini-hall for the entertainment of the passionate customers. Hotel "Cajupi" complex is the largest and coziest in town, located in the heart of the town, in the popular square, known as the Square "Cerciz Topulli", lying below the ancient “Argjiro” castle.

Overnight at Cajupi (3*).

Saranda, given its coastal access and Mediterranean climate, has become an important tourist attraction since the fall of Communism in Albania. Saranda as well as the rest of the Albanian Riviera, according to The Guardian, "is set to become the new 'undiscovered gem' of the overcrowded Med." It is situated on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea in the Mediterranean, 2 nautical miles from the Greek island of Corfu. Near Saranda are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In the morning we depart for the coastal town of Saranda. On the way we stop to visit the beautiful Blue Eye spring. This is a natural spring shaped like an eye of beautiful blue and turquoise green colours among old maple trees. Afterwards, we make a quick stop at the Mesopotam Church where carvings of mythological beasts can be admired. We have lunch at the Lekuresi Fortress in Saranda, with beautiful views of the bay of Saranda and the Island of Corfu situated only 7 km away. After lunch we proceed to visit to the ancient city of Butrint a world heritage site. The city was first settled by Greek colonists and was continuously inhabited for centuries forming archaeological layers of passing civilizations making it an important finding in the Mediterranean. Furthermore it is situated in a beautiful peninsula among dense vegetation. We return to Saranda for the night.

The combination of the excellent location, the hotel facilities and our friendly staff, have established our hotel as one of the most enjoyed holiday choices of Saranda. Built on a rise as it is all the public rooms and guest rooms of our hotel are privileged with direct breathtaking sea views. Each of our guest rooms is larger than the "typical" guest room, and is thoughtfully appointed to assure that you have the most comfortable and productive stay while you are our guest. When you're ready to do more than look, the beach is only 2 minutes from the building.

Overnight at Brilant (3*).

Vlora is the second largest port city of Albania, after Durrës, with a population of about 94,000 inhabitants. It is the city where the Albanian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on November 28, 1912. The city was for a short time the capital of Albania. Vlora is situated on the Bay of Vlorë, an inlet on the Adriatic Sea, almost surrounded by mountains. The port of Vlora is closer in proximity than any other to the port of Bari, Italy, and is just 70 nautical miles (130 km) from Salento's coasts. The island of Sazan is nearby, strategically located at the entrance to the Bay of Vlorë.
Founded as an ancient Greek colony in the 6th century BC by the name of Aulon and continuously inhabited for about 26 centuries, Vlora is the most important economical and cultural city of southwestern Albania and home to the University of Vlora.

After breakfast we depart for Vlora following the so-called Albanian Riviera. We stop at the town of Himara for refreshments by the sea. We are met by breathtaking scenery at the gorge of Llogara 1000 m above sea level. Have Lunch at the “Llogara Tourist Village”. After lunch we continue on to Vlora. After check in at the hotel we visit the original house where the independence document was signed in 1912 turned into “Independence Museum”. The house was the first seed of an Independent Albanian Government. At leisure for the late afternoon and evening in Vlora.

Hotel Pavarsia is a hotel located close to the centre of the city and the sea. It is a hotel that offers a very good opportunity to visit the historic city, independence museum and some of the shopping centers built close by. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. The windows are double glassed and with external shades offering extra protection from the elements. It is a hotel suitable not only for the individual traveler but also groups. There are a total of 30 rooms in this hotel, of which 6 are twins, 12 are double and 10 are triple and 2 are suites.

Overnight at Pavarsia (3*).

Durres is the second largest city of Albania. It is the most ancient and one of the most economically important cities of Albania. It is located on the central Albanian coast, about 33 km west of the capital Tirana. It is situated at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari (300 km) and Brindisi (200 km). It has a population of around 202,000 inhabitants. The city of Durres is home to Albania's newest public university, the Aleksander Moisiu University.

After breakfast we depart for the ancient city of Apollonia, one of the most important ancient centres in Roman times on the famous Via Egnatia. The Roman Emperor Augustus studied here. Visit the city and an Orthodox monastery turned into archaeological museum. Afterwards we proceed to the Monastery of Ardenica.
It was argued that the Monastery was built in the Middle ages around 1417, due to a stone in the entrance dating back to that date, but the first building belongs to the beginning of XVIII century.
Today inside the church you can admire pictures of the years 1743-1745, by Albanian artists such as Konstandin  and Athanos Zografi, as well as Konstandin Shpataraku.
Afterwards we depart for Durres ,another important ancient town founded in 657 B.C. by Corinthians. In Durres we take a sightseeing tour of the Amphitheatre situated in the middle of the modern town, in an inhabited quarter.

The hotel is located in the center of the ancient city of Durres and is close to the port, “Aleksander Moisiu” Ethnography Museum, the Amphitheatre and The Tower.
There are 16 rooms in this hotel that are equipped with shower, mini bar, air-conditioning units, satellite TV, phone and room service. Built in 2002, Nais Hotel welcomes you in an elegant and charm environment. During your stay, the hotel offers you high standard of service and hospitality that will make your stay all worth it. Some of our amenities and services are 24-hour reception, restaurant, bar, conference room with facilities, concierge services, elevator, luggage storage and tour desk/assistance.

Overnight at Nais (3*).

Tirana is the capital of Albania. Tourists will find Tirana a beautiful, lively and charming city, that features many historical sites, and a unique sensation of the meeting between Europe and the Orient. About 70% of Albania's population is nominally Muslim, but very few practice their religion. The BBC called Albania a rich blend of cultures and religions with breathtaking natural beauty and pristine beaches. The city and country are very friendly to tourists.

Today discover Kruja the capital of Albania during the resistance against the Turks. Along with your private guide you will visit the Scanderbeg museum where you can learn about Scanderbeg, the leader of the resistance and a national hero. Afterwards visit the Ethnographic Museum where you can view exhibitions giving an insight into the way people lived in Albania from 300 years ago up until today. Next stop is the Old Bazaar marketplace. Full of rustic charm, stroll through this authentic Mediterranean market place and spend some euros, or just soak up the atmosphere. Enjoy lunch (included) after which you will depart for Durres, one of the oldest cities in Albania. Visit the Amphitheatre and the Archaeological museum, rich in artifacts found in the city and its suburbs. After the tour concludes you will be transferred back to your hotel in Tirana.

Overnight at Sky (4*).

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).