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G006 8 Days Albania - Ohrid

A trip through ancient historical sites; medieval towns and magic natural landscapes between Albania and North Macedonia

Day 01: Tirana Airport – Kruja – Durres (70 km - 2hrs.)
Welcome in Albania! Meet the guide and driver at the airport and transfer to Included:
the first site, Kruja. Upon your arrival, start touring the medieval fortress of Kruja • Accommodation in 4* hotels
hill town. The walking tour will take you through the cobble stone pathway of • Breakfast
Ottoman bazaar, with wooden shops and displays of various gifts and antique • Guide English speaking
household items. • Private transport
Continuation to Durres ALBANIA
Overnight in Durres: Hotel Arvi 4* or similar

Day 02: Durres – Ardenica – Apollonia – Vlora (180km – 3h30min)
Today, after breakfast, we’ll start walking along the Venetian Tower and the NORTH
Byzantine stretch of wall, “the old-and-new-in the same time” promenade of Kruja MACEDONIA
Durres. We’ll explore the ruins of town forum, roman baths, city center, town hall,
Roman Amphitheatre and Venetian tower a panoramic display of discoveries Durres Tirana
and urban planning of this once important city.
Ohrid
Afterwards, we’ll board the coach and drive for one hour to Ardenica Monastery.
Visit of St. Mary Church, one of the most beautiful Byzantine churches in
Albania, dating back to XIII century. Apollonia Berat
After a delicious lunch, at a local restaurant, we’ll head to Apollonia Archaeologic
Site. The walking tour of the Apolonia Archaeological Park includes the encircling
wall, the monuments of Agonothetes, the Library, the Odeon, the Portico, Vlora
Archaeological Museum and the Church of St. Mary.

One more hour drive to the hotel in Vlora Gjirokaster
Overnight in Vlora: Hotel Partner 4*- or similar
Day 03: Vlora – Butrint – Saranda (170 km – 5h30min) Sarande
Today we’ll have a long drive along the breathtaking Albanian Riviera. Enjoy Butrint
the scenic mountain ride, descending the rocky shore and pristine beaches of
Ionian Sea, offering photo opportunities of the natural landscape, unique village
settings, Himara beach town and fortress of Porto Palermo.
Overnight in Saranda: Hotel Oasis or Brilant 4*- or similar
Upon arrival to Saranda, lunch and then visit of Butrinti Archaeological Park,
a UNSECO World Heritage Site and a Ramsar Wetland Site of International Day 04: Saranda – Gjirokastra – Berat (250km – 4h30min)
Importance (two very important titles). After breakfast at the hotel, board the bus and head to Gjirokastra, on the way
This impressive walking tour will stir your imagination about the ancient word stop for visit Blue Eye, a wonderful karst spring located on the western slopes
during the peak of the Roman power and the classical Greek mythology. Start of Mount Mali Gjerë.
with the Asclepius temple, theatre, Roman portico and baths, early Christian Our journey will continue to Gjirokastra. Upon arrival, start with the visit.
baptistery, byzantine basilica, defensive walls and their impressive gates. Drive Gjirokastra earned the nickname “Town of the Stones”. Visit of the Castle
back for 30 min to Saranda.

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