Elite travel offering superb service through custom designed programs for cruise ship clients. In this last years we have improved our services, programs and facilities and our offer includes numerous shore excursions created especially for this demanding clientele who want to experience Albania from the Greek island of Corfu or from the Mediterranean cruiser, Elite travel has one day tour, visiting the major attractions in Saranda, Vlora and Durres.

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Saranda

Arrival at Saranda Seaport. Transfer from port to the ancient city of Butrint, (first millennium B.C) renewed as an archeological center. Visit to Ksamil peninsula, consisting of three beautiful islands are located. Lunch in the (Blue Eye), natural spot formed by underground water springs. It is fascinating resort, shrouded full of trees where you can feel the fresh air, different kind of Albanian dishes and hospitality service. Transfer to Saranda Seaport.

Saranda-Gjirokastra

Arrival at Saranda Seaport Transfer from port to the ancient city of Butrint (first millennium B.C) renewed as an archeological center. Drive to Gjirokastra the first traces of this city are found in the 1st century A.D. You will visit the fortress, built in the 4th century, and continue by visiting the church in Varosh quarter, dates back to 1776 and rebuilt in 1883, the church in the old Bazaar, where you can visit the shops situated in the narrow streets to take a souvenir. Visit the National Arms Museum. Transfer to Saranda Seaport.

Durres

Arrival at Durres Seaport. Transfer to the city center and visit of the town Fortress, the Amphitheatre and Fatih Mosque. Stop for Lunch in a Traditional Restaurant when you find different kind of Albanian dishes and a hospitality service. After Lunch visit to the famous mosaic “the beauty of Durres”, the Archaeological Museum and visit of Durres Beach near Hotel Adriatic. Transfer to Durres Seaport

Durres-Kruja

Arrival at Durres Seaport. Transfer to the city center and visit of the town Fortress, the Amphitheatre and Fatih Mosque. Drive to the historical town of Kruja.Visit the museum of Gjergj Kastriot Scanderbeg, our national hero, who fought heroically against the ottoman invasion. Proceed to visit the Ethnographic museum, where are exposed folk dresses, objects and other things. You live Kruja by visiting the BAZAAR, where you will have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs, wool carpets, wooden-made objects etc. Transfer to Durres Seaport.

Durres Tirana

Arrival at Durres Seaport. Transfer to the city center and visit of the town Fortress, the Amphitheatre and Fatih Mosque. Drive to Tirana for a full day sightseeing tour of Tirana. Visit the National Historic Museum; the Mosque of Ethem Bey built in 1789.Proceed to the Mosaic of Tirana, of a great and historic value. Walking along the main boulevard, you will see the Opera house, Municipality, and Government Buildings. Then visit the Gallery of Arts. Transfer to Durres Seaport

Vlora-Narta

Arrival at Vlora seaport and transfer to the city center. Visit of city center beginning with the mosque of Muradije built in the 15 th century by the famous architect Sinani (who built the blue Mosque in Istanbul) the Monument of Independence and the Kus-Baba another religious place (Bektashi, a Muslim sect) built on a hill overlooking the city. Stop for lunch in a very nice place called Cold Water that is the best part of Vlora Riviera where you can enjoy the best Albanian dishes, especially the delicious fish of the sea while having a great view of Karaburuni peninsula and the Sazan island. Transfer to the Narta lagoon and Zverneci village. Near Zverneci, in a small island, lies the Byzantine church of St. Maria 16 th century. Back to Vlora seaport.

Vlora-Apollonia

Arrival at Vlora seaport and transfer to the city center. Visit of city center beginning with the mosque of Muradije built in the 15 th century by the famous architect Sinani (who built the blue Mosque in Istanbul) the Monument of Independence and the Kus-Baba another religious place (Bektashi, a Muslim sect) built on a hill overlooking the city. Transfer to Apollonia, the most important archeological center in the country. (In Roman times was a large prosperous city near the mouth of Vjosa River. Visit to the monument of Agnothetes, the Library and the Odeon, the House with Mosaics, the museum of Apollonia and the church of St Mary. Transfer to Vlora overnight there.

Vlora- LLogara

Arrival at Vlora seaport and transfer to the city center. Visit the city center, starting with the mosque of Muradije built in the 15 th century by the famous architect Sinani (who built the Blue Mosque in Istanbul), then the Monument of Independence and the Kus-Baba another religious place (Bektashi, a Muslim sect) built on a hill overlooking the city. Departure for National Park of Llogara (1050 m). Llogara is an excellent place covered by dense forest of pine trees and is very close to the beach, so you can feel the mountain climate and warm of the sea. Lunch in a traditional restaurant with traditional cuisine. Back to Vlora seaport.