Classical Albania: History, Culture and Nature
Classical Albania: History, Culture and Nature
7 days and 6 nights
Discover Albania from north to south, including World Heritage cities, mountain landscapes, the Ionian coast, and some of the country's main historical sites.
Albania is a destination where history, culture and nature combine along a north-to-south journey through some of the country's most representative places.
During this trip we will discover cities full of history such as Berat and Gjirokastër, two of the great exponents of Albania's Ottoman legacy, as well as exploring mountain landscapes, the Ionian coast and different locations that allow you to discover the diversity of the country.
The route will also take us to Butrint, one of the most outstanding archaeological sites on the route, and will allow us to get to know the capital, Tirana, along with other cities and towns such as Korçë, Përmet and Vlorë.
A trip designed to discover Albania through its cultural heritage, its historic cities, its landscapes and some of the main places that form part of the country's identity.
Day 1 - Rinas - Tirana
Arrival at the Rinas airport, where the group will be picked up to begin our trip through Albania.
From the airport we will travel to Tirana, The capital of the country. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the hotel to settle in and begin our stay in Albania.
This first day will be mainly dedicated to the arrival of the group, the transfer and accommodation in Tirana, the point from which we will begin our tour of the country during the following days.
Day 2 - Tirana - Lin - Korçë
After breakfast we will begin our journey towards Korçë, located in southeastern Albania.
During the tour we will make several stops. One of the most notable will be at Lin, a small town located on the shores of Lake Ohrid, where we can enjoy one of the landscapes we will find during this stage of the trip.
We will then continue our journey to Korçë. Once there, we will visit some of its most iconic landmarks, including its bazaar, the Orthodox cathedral and the old town.
This day will allow us to begin discovering a different Albania than the capital, combining small towns, lakeside landscapes and one of the most important cities in the southeast of the country.
Day 3 - Korçë - Përmet - Gjirokastër
We will start the day by leaving Korçë in the direction of Gjirokastër, passing through an area marked by spectacular mountain landscapes along the way.
Throughout the journey we will encounter the Vjosa River, one of the great natural features of this part of the country. We will also be able to admire the mountains located near the border with Greece.
During the day we will make a stop in Permet, a town located on the banks of the Vjosa River. There we can stroll through the town and visit some of the places indicated on the route, including its bridge and the Leushe Church.
Afterwards, we will continue to Gjirokastër. Upon arrival, we will explore this historic city, visiting its castle and some of its traditional houses.
This will conclude one of the days with the greatest presence of mountain landscapes, heritage and history on the entire route.
Day 4 - Gjirokastër - Butrint - Ionian Coast - Vlorë
We will leave Gjirokastër to continue our journey towards the Ionian coast, one of the areas we will visit during this trip through Albania.
Our main visit of the day will be Butrint, one of the archaeological sites included in the program and declared a World Heritage Site.
This place preserves the testimony of different historical stages and was linked to different civilizations, including Greeks and Romans, becoming one of the most important cultural points of this day.
After the visit we will continue our tour along the Ionian coast, passing through different coastal towns and enjoying the changing landscape that this area of the country offers.
Finally we will arrive at Vlorë, where this stage of the journey will conclude.
Day 5 - Vlorë - Ardenica - Berat
After breakfast we will continue our tour of Albania, leaving Vlorë behind.
During this day we will learn about the Orthodox Church of Ardenica, one of the planned visits before continuing to our next destination.
Afterwards we will head towards Berat, one of the most outstanding historical cities on the route and, like Gjirokastër, declared a World Heritage Site.
During our visit we will tour its three historic districts: Gorica, Mangalem and Kalaja. These areas allow you to discover one of the most characteristic images of Berat's urban heritage and its marked Ottoman legacy.
The day will be mainly dedicated to discovering the historical and cultural heritage of one of the most important cities included in our tour of Albania.
Day 6 - Berat - Tirana
After breakfast we will leave Berat to return towards Tirana, capital of Albania.
Upon arrival, we will visit some of the points indicated in the program. We will learn about the history museum, the central square and the mosque, as well as visiting some of the city's most characteristic neighborhoods.
This day will allow us to dedicate more time to Tirana and visit different areas of the capital before ending our tour of the country.
After the visits we will head to our Hotel located in a central area of Tirana, where we will spend the last night of the trip.
Day 7 - Tirana - Rinas
Breakfast at the hotel and the last moments of our stay in Albania.
At the agreed time we will make the transfer from Tirana to the Rinas airport.
Our services will end with your arrival at the airport after seven days exploring some of the main places included in this itinerary for Albania.
