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Program Day 04: Kruja – Berat – Vlora craft bazaar and visit of the castle.
AM: Departure to Berat, one of the rare
PM: Continue driving to Tirana, with stop
Itinerary survivors of the medieval world; it stands en route for refreshments
unscathed, in all its vibrant beauty,
inscribed under UNESCO heritage as a Overnight in Tirana www.albtoursd.com
rare example of an architectural character Day 08: Tirana – Ohrid
typical of the Ottoman period. Visit the AM: Start with the walking tour from
Onufri Iconographic Museum Skanderbeg square, Ethem Bey Mosque,
Day 01: Podgorica – Virpazar – Budva PM: Enjoy wine testing in Cobo Winery. the Palace of Culture, Martyrs of the
Welcome in Montenegro!!! Proceed driving to Vlora Nation Boulevard, Block area and feel the
Meet our guide and drive and transfer to Overnight in Vlora real soul of Tirana
the first site Virpazar. Embark and enjoy a PM: Departure to Ohrid/North Macedonia
ROMANIA boat ride in the wonderful Natural Park of Day 05: Vlora – Llogara NP – Saranda Overnight in Ohrid
Skadar Lake. Proceed our drive to Budva AM: Today we’ll have a long, but
Overnight in Budva spectacular drive along the Albanian Day 09: Ohrid
Riviera, passing by Llogara National Park, AM: Home to narrow, cobblestone streets
Day 02: Budva – Cetinje – Kotor – Budva where you have possibility to taste same and medieval architecture, the visit to
AM: Our journey will start with Cetinje, sheep yogurt with honey and nuts, then Ohrid, cultural and natural UNESCO World
which was once the royal capital of proceed over 1000 meters above the Heritage site, may seem like a trip back
Montenegro. Visit King Nicola’s Museum. sea level. In fact, the landscape here is in time. However, it is Lake Ohrid that
We’ll proceed driving to Njegusi village, decidedly different: wild beaches, white makes the city a unique historical artefact.
a quiet, peaceful place, well known for stones, blue sea and behind the rocky Visit St. Perivlepta Church and St. Sophia
producing famous Negushski prosciutto, walls partly covered by vegetation. Cathedral.
as well as famous homemade cheeses. Pm: Visit the Castle of Ali Pasha Tepelena PM: Boat tour in Ohrid Lake (optional);
Enjoy amazing and spectacular views on in the most beautiful Bay of Porto Palermo Free time in Ohrid, or visit of a monastic
the serpentine road from Njegusi to Kotor. Overnight in Saranda complex, St Naum
PM: Upon arrival in Kotor, start with Overnight in Ohrid
the walking tour of Kotor Old Town and Day 06: Saranda - Butrint - Saranda
BULGARIA visit St. Thripon’s cathedral. (UNESCO AM: Visit of Butrint Archaeological Park, Day 10: Ohrid – Bitola – Skopje
Heritage Site). Free time and drive back UNESCO heritage site. This impressive AM: Today we’ll drive to Bitola, one of the
to Budva walking tour will stir your imagination about oldest cities in Macedonia with long tradition,
Overnight in Budva the ancient word during the peak of the the city of the counsels from ottoman
Roman power and the classical Greek period and mixture of the cultures. Visit
Day 03: Budva – Shkodra – Kruja mythology. Discover the ruins of temples, Heraclea Lyncestis and enjoy a nice walk
AM: Our journey will take you to the theater, baptistery, fortifications, defense in Sirok Sokak.
captivating legendary castle of Rozafa, gates, of once a great-developed city. Free PM: Proceed driving to Stobi winery and enjoy
overlooking Shkoder Lake afternoon tour and wine testing. Continue to Skopje.
Proceed the tour to the city center, in the Overnight in Saranda Upon arrival, will start the walking tour of
pedestrian area, Kol Idromeno. the Old Town, main Macedonian Square
PM: Continue our drive to Kruja, with Day 07: Saranda – Gjirokastra – Tirana and the Memorial House of Mother Teresa
stop en route to agritourist farm for a AM: Drive to Gjirokastra. Immerse into Overnight in Skopje
delicious lunch. Continue driving to Kruje, the local life and history of Gjirokastra,
and start the walking tour of the Fortress. UNESCO Heritage Site. Slate-roofed Day 11: Skopje – Airport
Visit within the walls of the castle will houses, vertiginous streets paved with Today after our breakfast at the hotel, we’ll
include the historic museum dedicated to limestone, and a castle assembled check out and transfer to the Airport for
Scanderbeg. from rock hewn from the surrounding our departure back home
Overnight in Kruja mountains. Enjoy time in the traditional End of Service

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