Epic journeys
Professional tour guide
Transport provided by the company
Hotel pick up and drop off in Tirana
Entry tickets for the ''will be visited'' sites
BB for two overnights
Tourist taxes
Road taxes
This 3-day tour program is tailored to offer its participants the best combination of historical sites of Southern and Central Albania with some of the best national parks such as Llogara and Butrint. This tour offers also the possibility to visit two UNESCO sites (Butrint and Gjirokaster).
Tour Overview
Day 1
Tirana – Vlora – Llogara National Park
Our professional tour guide will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana at 9:00 am. On our way to Vlora, we will visit the Narta Lagoon, the island of Zvërnec and its ancient Monastery of Saint Mary (XIII century). Our tour continues towards Vlora where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet. Vlora is known as the ‘’City of the Flag’’ where on the 28th of November 1912 the independence of Albania was declared. We will visit the Flag Square where you can see the Independence Monument. We will visit the historic center of Vlora and have a free afternoon by the seaside. Our next destination is Llogara National Park. Overnight in Llogara.
Day 2
Llogara National Park – Porto Palermo – Butrint – Blue Eye – Gjirokastra
Right after breakfast, we will drive along the coastline known as Albanian Riviera. While driving downhill Llogara National Park you will be amazed by the spectacular view of the Palasa Beach. Our next stops will be the beautiful castle of Ali Pasha at Porto Palermo and the ancient site of Butrint. Part of the UNESCO world heritage, Butrint is the most important archaeological site in Albania. On our way to Gjirokastra, we will visit the natural wonder of the Blue Eye. Overnight in Gjirokastra.
Day 3
Gjirokastra – Tirana
There is no better feeling than waking up with an astonishing mountain view in front of the medieval town of Gjirokastra, also known as “The Stone City”, part of UNESCO World heritage. The origin of the city starts with the castle of Gjirokastra, built in IV century AD, and is considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Balkans. Right before entering the castle of Gjirokastra you will have to pass by the medieval bazaar. The atmospheric old town cascading down in graceful hill crammed full of beautiful narrowed stone decorated streets, where you would be amazed by the wide variety of handmade crafts from local artisans and producers. On our way to Tirana we will make a couple of short breaks and enjoy the landscapes offered on this road. We arrive in Tirana in the late afternoon. This marks the end of this amazing experience through history and adventure
Price: 335 Euros/person
Will be visited:
- Vlora and the Independence Monument
- Narta Lagoon
- Zvërnec Island
- Llogara National Park
- Castle of Ali Pasha
- Butrint UNESCO world heritage
- Blue Eye
- Gjirokastra UNESCO world heritage
- Castle of Gjirokastra and its museum
- Medieval bazaar
Included in the price:
- BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for two overnights
- Transport provided by the company
- Professional tour guide
- Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
- Hotel pick up in Tirana
- Hotel drop off in Tirana
- Tourist taxes
- Road taxes
- Petrol
Not included:
- Lunch, Diner, Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs
- Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
* Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour guide/driver 5 – 6 Euros per day/person as an international practice to tip good service.
