A Memorable Journey - Albania
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Arrive Tirana
- Airport transfer to Hotel in Tirana.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Tirana Walking Tour
- Breakfast at Hotel, located on a plain on the site of a Byzantine fortress and has been the capital since 1920 (visits to the Skanderbeg Square, Mosque of Et’hem Bey (built on 1824).
- The Clock Tower (built on 1822), the National Museum (the huge mosaic on front represent the Albanian history development, and the stages of this development are presented on respective pavilions).
- National Art Gallery, Archeological Museum (there are presented many archeological discoveries since the Stone Age up to the Medieval).
- The National Heroes Cemetery, Grand Park and government buildings).
- Overnight stay at Hotel.
3
Depart to Kruje. Visit to Durres
- After breakfast, we depart to Kruje.
- We will visit the medieval city of Kruja (visit the castle and the impressive Skanderbeg Museum, Ethnographical Museum and shopping in Old Bazaar, mosques since the ottomans time.).
- Then, we proceed towards Durres.
- Durres is Albania's second largest city. Durres is one of the oldest towns in the country.
- Legend says that it was founded by Epidamnos, the Illyrian King of the area, who called it by his own name and named the port area after his grandson, Dyrrah.
- It was for centuries the largest port on the Adriatic, and the start of the Via Egnatia to Constantinople.
- We visit the Roman amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum, situated near the sea and rich in objects excavated in Durres.
- Drive back to Tirana.
- Overnight Stay in Tirana.
4
Belshi Lakes - Berat
- After breakfast, We towards Belshi lakes.
- Like a crown full of precious jewels, Belshi Lake and the Lakes of Dumrea amazes every one who is fortunate enough to experience them.
- 160 meters above sea level and located in the Elbasan district, the karstic lakes are well-known for their unique features and the beautifully harmonious landscapes created by their co-existence.
- Then, we continue to Berat, one of the oldest inhabited regions of Albania, more than 2400 years old, and with special status from UNESCO.
- Visit to its castle of Berat with Onufri museum and other churches inside; Mosque of Berat and the old Bridge of Gorica, Onufri Museum and several churches and mosques.
- Onufri was an Albanian master painter of the 16th .
- Many of his wonderfully painted icons still remain in the museum while others can be found in churches in Albania and Greece where he worked.
- Drive back to Tirana.
- Overnight stay in
Tirana.
5
Koman Lake
- Departure to Koman.
- We will drive to enter the world of the Albanian Alps.
- We stop in Koman and see a huge dam built in the 1980's which encases the waters of Drini River and creates one of the biggest artificial lakes of the country.
- We take the boat to Shala River. Passing through the mountains of canyon created by the Drini River, the route reveals the wild beauty of the Albanian Alps.
- We will have the opportunity to take numerous pictures of unique views of the beautiful surrounding landscape and the lake.
- Enjoy the banks of the Shala River.
- The high and craggy mountains present to the visitors a fantastic festival of colors in every season. Its forests, river and creeks, flowers, characteristic dwellings, and the hospitality of its people make it an ideal place to visit.
- Drive back to Tirana.
- Overnight stay in Tirana.
6
Lezhe - Shkoder
- After breakfast we depart towards Lezha city.
- In the ancient period it was called Lissus. Visit to the Mausoleum of Skanderbeg (Albanian National Hero). Lunch break.
- Afterward, we will continue to Shkodra.
- A nice landscape with highland (Albanian Alps on north) are a full contrast.
- City tour of Shkodra, Old Bazaar, Centrum, Cathedral and Mosque.
- Visit the Castle of Rozafa and the museum inside it and we enjoy wonderful views of mountains, Shkodra’s lake, Drini, Buna and Kir rivers with the valleys around from the top of Rozafa castle, and “Ura e Mesit'' over Kir River.
- Drive back to Tirana.
- Overnight in Tirana
7
Bovilla Lake
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- The road is about 21 km distance where half of it is off road.
- We drive up the lake dam and after we reach Bovilla Lake we prepare to hike in Mount Gamti.
- The track to hike is a simple level where every step gives us a more beautiful view as we reach the top.
- Hiking lasts about 40 minutes.
- On the top of the hill there is an impressive view of the lake and the green hills surrounding it.
- Drive back to Tirana.
- Overnight in Tirana.
8
Fly Back Home
- After breakfast, check out.
- Transfer to airport as per flight time.
Inclusions
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4*
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Private transfers
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Breakfast
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English speaking tour guide
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Return airport transfers
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As per mentioned in itinerary
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