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G003 5 Days Gourmet Tour Albania

The tradition of hospitality is a sacred virtue in Albania. The idea of hospitality and respect for the voyager and the guest, has been always related to
the idea of food, health and house. Albanians say “my house is the house of my guest” and referred to our tradition it cannot possibly happen otherwise!
Albanian has always offered to his guest “bread, salt and his heart”. The served table means not only good food, but it represents respect, honor and
gratitude towards the gest. The Albanians have proven their cooking mastery and have praised it through words (in literature and poems), colors
(in pictures and photos), artistic movements and expressions (dance and theatre), focusing on generosity, hospitality and cordiality.
Day 01: Tirana Airport – Shkodra (87km – 1h 30min)
WELCOME IN ALBANIA!! Included:
Arrival in Tirana Airport and transfer to Shkodra • Accommodation in 4* hotels
• Breakfast
Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour of the city. The architectural elements • Guide English speaking
indicate a mix from the ottoman, Austrian, Italian and communist architectural • Private transport
styles.
Shkodra
To try during the dinner:
The variety of meat dishes include veal, seasonal goat, wild pork fillet and grilled
vegetables.
Overnight in Shkodra: Hotel Alis 4*, or Tradita Gheg and Tosk 3*, or similar
Kruja
Day 02: Shkodra – Kruja (88km – 1h 30min)
AM: Visit the VENETIAN ARTS MASK FACTORY in Shkoder. By coming to the Durres Tirana
source you can not only see how they are produced but can purchase your
own mask at a greatly reduced price.
Our journey will take you to the captivating legendary castle of Rozafa,
overlooking Shkoder (Skadar) lake and Adriatik Sea, once the stronghold of the
brave Adrian Illyrian tribe. Join us to explore the mix of the ancient and modern Berat
trail of history and traditions of locals in the north western Albania.
PM: To try during the lunch: Lunch on the way to Kruja – Mrrizi i Zanave
Agritourist farm (30 min from Shkodra) ALBANIA
The tantalizing dishes include baked cheese, clay baked lamb, wild mushrooms,
wild blueberries, pitas from homegrown corn.
Continue to Kruja. (1.5 hrs.) The walking tour takes you through the Ottoman
bazaar, wooden shops and displays various gifts and antique items for the
home.
(Specialty to try for dinner: Fergesë me mish viçi (Furghes with Veal; the dessert
called KABUNI - a traditional Albanian dessert.

Overnight in Kruja: Hotel Panorama 3+*, or similar

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