Meet the North Albania
Meet the Albanian Legend
Two days in Albania (Shkodra-Kruja-Tirana)
Two days in Albania (Shkodra-Kruja-Durres)
South West Balkan Tour
Southern and coastal Albania from Corfu ( Greece)
Albanian Riviera from Corfu ( Greece)
One day tour From Ohrid( Macedonia)
East Albania from Ohrid( Macedonia)
Visit Tirana from Ohrid ( Macedonia)
Balkan West tour Highlights of Ionian and Adriatic Sea ( Greece, Albania, Montenegro and Croatia)

Meet the North Albania. (SICT1)

Entrance from Murriqan or Hani Hotit Cross border. Drive to visit the historical and ancient city of Shkodra. Visit the city center, the Castle of Rozafa and learn the legend about the fortress. Lunch at in a Traditional Restaurant. Proceed to visit Lezha, an ancient city related to the name of Scanderbeg, our national hero who fought heroically against the ottoman invasion. Visit the SCANDERBEG’TOMB and the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Relax by breathing the fresh air at the “Hunting Lodge” 2km away from the town of Lezha. Transfer to Montenegro Cross border.

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 Meet the Albanian Legend. (SICT2)

Entrance from Murriqan or Hani Hotit Crossborder. Drive to visit the historical and ancient city of Shkodra. Visit the city center, the Castle of Rozafa and learn the legend about the fortress. Lunch at in a Traditional Restaurant. Proceed to visit Kruja, home of Albania’s most important hero, Scanderbeg, who in the 15th century successfully fought off the Turks for over thirty years. Visit of his castle, the impressive Scanderbeg Museum and old bazaar. Transfer to Montenegro Cross border.

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Two days in Albania (Shkodra-Kruja-Tirana) (SICT3)

Day 1: Arrival-Shkodra-Kruja-Tirana

Entrance from Murriqan or Hani Hotit Cross border. Drive to visit the historical and ancient city of Shkodra. Visit the city center, the Castle of Rozafa and learn the legend about the fortress. Lunch at in a Traditional Restaurant. Proceed to visit Kruja, home of Albania’s most important hero, Scanderbeg, who in the 15th century successfully fought off the Turks for over thirty years. Visit of his castle, the impressive Scanderbeg Museum and old bazaar. Transfer to Tirana. Dinner and Overnight.

Day 2: Tirana-Departure

Leave the hotel 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. Transfer to Montenegro Cross border.

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Two days in Albania (Shkodra-Kruja-Durres) (SICT4)

Day 1: Arrival-Shkodra-Kruja-Durres

Entrance from Murriqan or Hani Hotit Cross border. Drive to visit the historical and ancient city of Shkodra. Visit the city center, the Castle of Rozafa and learn the legend about the fortress. Lunch at in a Traditional Restaurant. Proceed to visit Kruja, home of Albania’s most important hero, Scanderbeg, who in the 15th century successfully fought off the Turks for over thirty years. Visit of his castle, the impressive Scanderbeg Museum and old bazaar. Transfer to Durres. Dinner and Overnight.

 Day 2: Durres-Departure

After breakfast visit of Durres. Durres is one of the oldest Roman cities in the Mediterranean and the largest sea-port in Albania. Visit one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in the Balkan, the archaeological Museum, Fatih Mosque, famous mosaic “The beauty of Durres” etc. Transfer to Montenegro Cross border.

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South West Balkan Tour (SICT5)

 Day 1: Arrival-Tirana

Arrival at Mother Theresa Airport in the afternoon and transfer to Tirana for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Tirana-Durres-Berat

After breakfast drive to Durres. This busy port city has one of the largest Roman amphitheaters in the Balkans. Durres is one of the oldest Roman cities in the Mediterranean and the largest sea-port in Albania. After lunch we drive to Berat. Its castles and fort date back 2400 years. Overnight in Berat.

 


Day 3: Berat-Apollonia-Vlora-Saranda

Morning departure to visit the archaeological site of Apollonia. Leaving Fier drive south to the coastal city of Vlora. Vlora is legendary in Albanian history as the city where Albanian independence from Turks was proclaimed on November 28, 1912. Drive southward from Vlora to.Saranda enjoying the spectacular views of mountains and the Albanian Riviera. Stop over in seaside villages of Dhermi, Himara and Borsh. Overnight in Saranda.

 Day 4: Saranda-Butrint

Morning visit to the Greek and Roman ruins of Butrint, Albania’s most important archaeological site. After a leisurely exploration, we will lunch overlooking the Ionian. Return to Saranda for some free time. Dinner and overnight in Saranda.

 





Day 5: Saranda-Gjirokastra-Permet-Korca

Leave Saranda for the Museum city of Gjirokastra. Visit its fortress and armaments museum. After lunch leave for Korca via Permet know for its production of traditional raki and wine. Overnight in Korca, the commercial and cultural capital of Southern Albania.

 Day 6: Korca-Voskopoja

Early morning visit to the new Bratko Museum of Asian Art and a visit to the first school teaching the Albanian language established Albania in 1887. The first girls’ school in the country was established in Korce in 1891. Drive to Voskopoja to visit the Church of St.Nicholas, which is a treasure of early 18th century frescoes. Drive to Dardha a typical Albanian village from where many of its inhabitants immigrated to America in the early 1900’s. Return to Korca for dinner and overnight.

 Day 7: Korca-St Naum-Gostivar

Departure from Korca, for a short journey to Pogradec, on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Cross the border into the Macedonian countryside. Short stop over in St. Naum. Continue towards Gostivar for dinner and overnight.

 Day 8: Gostivar-Prishtina-Skopje

Morning Departure from Gostivar to Prishtina, capital city of Kosova. Sightseeing of the city and return to Skopje. Skopje was an important city for the Turks from the end of the 14th century and to this day it still retains that influence. Today it is a thriving modern city. The largest Turkish bath in the Balkans is located here and is now an art museum. Later we will visit the old Turkish bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Skopje.

 Day 9: Skopje-Ohrid

Visit the old Turkish bazaar and the National Museum in Skopje. After lunch departure for Ohrid for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Ohrid

Morning tour of the area with its many fine Byzantine Churches and monasteries. It is in this region that the Early Christian Orthodox Bishops created the Cyrillic alphabet in about 900AD. Dinner and overnight in Ohrid.

 Day 11: Ohrid-Elbasan-Tirana

Morning departure from Ohrid to Tirana.on the way visit of Lin Village a very interesting place with the 5 th century colorful mosaics. Stop for lunch in Elbasan city a very nice place with a castle built on the 4 th century A.D. by Justinian Emperor. Stop in the Petrela castle for a short time. Transfer in Tirana overnight there for dinner and overnight.

 Day 12: Kruja-Departure

Departure for Kruja, home of Albania’s most important hero, Scanderbeg, who in the 15th century successfully fought off the Turks for over thirty years. Sightseeing of his castle, the impressive Scanderbeg Museum and old bazaar. Transfer to the airport for afternoon departure.

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Southern and coastal Albania from Corfu ( Greece) (SICT6)

For those people who want to experience Albania from the Greek island of Corfu, Elite has a four day / three night tour of the southern part of the country, visiting the major attractions in Saranda, Vlora, Berat and Gjirokastra.

Day 1: Corfu-Butrint-Saranda

Arrival in Saranda by ferry from Corfu. Transfer to the ancient city of Butrint. (first millennium B.C.) Renewed as an archeological center. Stop at Lekursi fortress for lunch, when you can enjoy a great view of Saranda coast and the best Albanian dishes, especially the delicious fish of the sea. Return to Saranda for dinner and overnight.

Day 2:Vlora-Berat

Morning departure for Berat driving along the coast line with spectacular views. Stop for lunch in Vlora seaside. Visit of castle and fort date back 2400 years, The Little Church of St. Theodore, Cathedral, St. Nicholas, Bachelors Mosque, The King Mosque etc. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 3:Berat-Gjirokastra-Saranda

Morning departure for Gjirokastra. Visit its fortress, Open-air Theatre, the Obelisk, the Mosque etc. Lunch in “Blue Eye” natural spot formed by underground water springs, shrouded full of trees where you can fill the fresh air even in summer time. Return to Saranda for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Saranda-Departure

Breakfast and Departure for Corfu.

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Albanian Riviera from Corfu ( Greece) (SICT7)

 Day 1: Corfu-Butrint-Saranda

Arrival in Saranda by ferry from Corfu. Visit of the Roman ruins at Butrint. Stop at Lekursi fortress for lunch, where you can enjoy a great view of Saranda coast and the best Albanian dishes, especially the delicious fish of the sea. Return to Saranda for dinner and overnight.

Day 2:Saranda-Gjirikaster-Saranda

Morning departure for Gjirokastra to visit the old castle there. On the way stop for 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. Return to Saranda for Dinner and overnight

Day 3: Saranda-Departure

Breakfast and Departure for Corfu. ?

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One day tour From Ohrid( Macedonia) (SICT8)

 Arrival at Qafe Thane. Transfer to the city center and visit of the Pogradec fortress, than visit of an Illyrian Settlement ruins, the Christian Basilica of the 5 th century with the famous and colourful mosaics in Lini village. Stop for lunch in the Pojska when u can enjoy the best Albanian dishes, especially the delicious fish KORAN and a great panoramic view of the Ohrid Lake. After lunch visit of four Monumental graves of the 3 rd century B.C. engraved on a rock in the village of (Selca e Poshteme) which is thought to be Pelion the living place of Illyrian King Klit and visit of Drilon when the decorative trees and plants are full in harmony with water springs. Transfer at Qafe Thane or Tushemisht border .

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East Albania from Ohrid( Macedonia) (SICT9)

 Day 1:Arrival-Pogradec-Korca

Arrival at Qafe Thane. Proceed with visit of an Illyrian Settlement ruins, the Christian Basilica of the 5 th century with the famous and colorful mosaics in Lini village. Transfer to the city center and visit of the Pogradec fortress, than stop for lunch in Drilon when the decorative trees and plants are full in harmony with water springs when u can enjoy the best Albanian dishes, especially the delicious fish KORAN and a great panoramic view of the Ohrid Lake. After lunch visit of four Monumental graves of the 3 rd century B.C. engraved on a rock in the village of (Selca e Poshteme) which is thought to be Pelion the living place of Illyrian King Klit and visit of. Transfer in Korca for dinner and overnight.

Day 2:Korca-Voskopoja-Pogradec-Departure

Early morning visit to the new Bratko Museum of Asian Art and a visit to the first school teaching the Albanian language established Albania in 1887. The first girls’ school in the country was established in Korce in 1891. Drive to Voskopoja to visit the Church of St.Nicholas, which is a treasure of early 18th century frescoes. Transfer for Lunch in Pogradec, than for Tushemisht Cross border.

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Visit Tirana from Ohrid ( Macedonia) (SICT10)

 Day 1: Arrival-Pogradec-Tirana

Arrival at Qafe Thane. Proceed with visit of an Illyrian Settlement ruins, the Christian Basilica of the 5 th century with the famous and colorful mosaics in Lini village. Transfer to the city center and visit of the Pogradec fortress, than stop for lunch in Drilon when the decorative trees and plants are full in harmony with water springs when u can enjoy the best Albanian dishes, especially the delicious fish KORAN and a great panoramic view of the Ohrid Lake. After lunch visit of four Monumental graves of the 3 rd century B.C. engraved on a rock in the village of (Selca e Poshteme) which is thought to be Pelion the living place of Illyrian King Klit and visit of. Transfer in Tirana for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Tirana-Elbasan-Pogradec-Departure

Leave the hotel for a half 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. Visit along the main boulevard, you will see the Opera house, Municipality, and Government Buildings. Stop for lunch in Elbasan city a very nice place with a castle built on the 4 th century A.D. by Justinian Emperor.Transfer for Tushemisht Cross border.

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Balkan West tour Highlights of Ionian and Adriatic Sea ( Greece, Albania, Montenegro and Croatia). (SICT11)

Day 1: Arrival-Corfu

Transfer from Corfu International Airport. Visit the Historic Town and the Old Fortresses, as well as the renovated Achilleon Palace, the retreat of the Empress Elizabeth of Austria, with its splendid gardens and statues of Achilles. Dinner and overnight in Corfu

Day 2: Corfu-Butrint-Saranda

After breakfast transfer to Saranda by Ferry. Visit of Ancient city of Butrint. Visit to the Old Amphitheatre, the Temple of Aesculapius, the Baptistery with colorful mosaics and the ancient historical areas in Mediterranean. Dinner and overnight in Saranda.

Day 3: Saranda-Gjirokastra-Blue eye-Saranda

After breakfast we have the departure to Gjirokastra, which is a “ Museum City”. The characteristic houses resemble the towers and have been built one above the other. They have only one common element, the stone. All the homes have the form of mediaval towers. Visit to the castle which stands out above the city as a balcony, providing the possibility for visitors to enjoy the beautiful landscape. The castle houses the National Museum of Weapons, which preserves all the kinds of weapons used and produced by the Albanians from antiquity. Visit to “Syri I Kalter” – “Blue Eye” Dinner and overnight in Saranda.

 Day 4: Saranda-Borsh-Llogara-Vlora

After breakfast trip to Vlora. Along the seashore to arrive to Vlora you can visit the castle of Porto Palermo. It is also known as the castle of Ali Pashe Tepelena. The walls of the castle are 1.6 m thick. After visiting this castle, the road along the seashore passes many beautiful villages such as Qeparo which is a very large and sunny beach, Borsh and LLogara.. Dinner and overnight in Vlora.

Day 5: Vlora-Berat

After breakfast trip to Berat v isit of Berat known as the “city of one thousand windows”. Visit to the castle raised predominantly over the city. Within its walls there are dwelling houses and the “ Onufri Museum”, the paintings of him and his son Nikolla are exhibited there. Visit also to old part of the city where there are some religious buildings like Mosques and Byzantine Churches. Dinner and overnight in Berat.

Day 6: Berat-Apollonia-Durres

Breakfast and transfer to Ancient city of Apollonia the most important archeological centre in the country. Visit to the Monument of Agonethetes , the Library , the Odeon, the House with Mosaics , the Museum of Apollonia , and the Church of Saint Mary. Departure for Durres, visit the Fortress of the city and the Amphitheatre. Visit the famous mosaic “The Beauty of Durres”, the Archeological Museum travel to Apollonia ,. Dinner and overnight in Durres.

Day 7: Durres-Kruja-Tirana

Breakfast and t ravel to Kruja. A narrow path, formerly used as a characteristic medieval bazaar, leads you to the Citadel of Kruja. The Citadel was built by the local population after the invasion of the Goths. It is on a strategic position offering magnificent views to the visitors, visit to the castle, housing the museum of Gjergj Scanderbeg. Departure for Tirana, s ightseeing tour of Tirana visits in National Museum, Scanderbeg Square etc. Dinner and overnight in Tirana.

Day 8: Tirana-Shkoder-Budva

Morning departure for Shkodra. Visit to the Rozafa Fortress, the catholic Church etc. An object worthy to be seen is the Mesi Bridge of the Kiri river, 8 km away from the city of Medieval Age. Transfer to Budva.

 Day 9: Budva-Kotorr-Dubrovnik

After breakfast, Departure for Kotor Bay, t his bay is one of the most magnificent “fjords” on the Mediterranean and is flanked by an exceptionally rich variety of cultural monuments from all ages. Sightseeing tour of Kotor including city walls, Cathedral St Tryphon and St Matija, Rectors Palace. Departure for Dubrovnik Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 10: Dubrovnik

After breakfast, we depart for Pile Gate for a walking tour of the historic core of the medieval city of Dubrovnik, included in the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage. You will visit the Rector's Palace, the Cathedral, the Dominican monastery, the Franciscan monastery with the Europe's third oldest pharmacy, and other interesting sights. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik

Day 11: Dubrovnik-Trogir

Morning sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik,included on UNESCO`s List of World Cultural Heritage.You will visit the Franciscan monastery with the third oldest pharmacy in Europe, Rector`s palace and the Cathedral. Afternoon departure for Trogir driving along the Adriatic Coast and the Neretva River Delta. Arival to Trogir, a picturesque medieval town, where we visit the Cathedral of St Lawrence.Dinner and overnight in Trogir .

Day 12: Trogir-Split-Zadar

Morning sightseeing tour of Split covering the Diocletian` Palace on UNESCO`s List of World Cultural Heritage with Peristyle, Jupiter`s Temple and the Cathedral.
Departure to Zadar. Dinner and overnight in Zadar.

Day 13: Zadar-Zagreb

Morning sightseeing tour of Zadar including the Roman Forum and St Donatus Church, a magnificent monument of Romanesque Architecture. Afternoon departure to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.Dinner and overnight in Zagreb.

Day 14: Zagreb-Departure

Morning city tour of Zagreb including the fortified Upper Town, the historical city center, St Mark`s church with its multicolored roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and the University.
Departure transfer to the Zagreb Airport.

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