Classic Highlights of Albania (Balkan Europe)

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Overview

Albania is a beautiful country located in the southeastern part of Europe, spread over an area of ??28,748 km. The country is located close to the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea. Albania shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. The country of Albania offers various climatic, geological, hydrological, and morphological conditions. The beautiful views of Korb, Skanderbeg, Pindus, and the Seraunian mountains along with the white snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps will leave you spellbound. It is the best place to enjoy the warm and sunny coasts of the Mediterranean Sea as well as the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Seas.

Explore Albanians best and historical places as you on a 7-day tour. This tour will take you to amazing UNESCO sites like Berat, Girocaster, Butrint where you will learn more about the history and architecture of Albania. Visiting great natural parks like Bogova Waterfall and Osum Canyon will leave you mesmerized. Indulge in delicious local cuisine in a small scenic village. Enjoy a visit to an old village built on a cliff with spectacular views while driving through the Albanian coast. Make your momentous vacation a memorable one by visiting the ancient ruins in Butrint National Park, the charming Sarando seaside location, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a snapshot of beautiful Albania with a tour of the Ionian Sea from modern Tirana.

Best Time to Visit Albania

Albania is a unique and beautiful destination, not many people know about the beauty. Albania, the Mediterranean destination is wild and fascinating, and the climate here is quite diverse. If you are planning to travel to Albania then it is very important for you to know which is the best time to visit Albania.

Spring Season (April to June) 
The weather in Albania is quite pleasant in the months of April and June, in these months it is neither too cold nor too hot. The temperature during this season ranges between 23 ? 31?C. It is a shoulder season, so you will see less crowds in this country than in summer. This can be a good season to enjoy the beaches of Albania. The highlight of the season - as does the Albanian Riviera. There will also be many concerts in the Riviera during this period, and for a unique experience, you can visit the Casamil Islands, a short boat ride from the Riviera.

Summer Season (July to August)
The month of July marks the beginning of the peak season in Albania, and lasts till August. Albania's temperature during this season can be 30 - 34 ?C or higher, due to which the heat increases significantly and the coastal locations of Albania can be quite difficult to locate. During this period, the summers can be pleasant in the mountains. The main feature of the season - the best place to visit in Albania is Theth, which is high in the Albanian Alps, where you can go hiking, as well as explore the Grunas Waterfall, and the Boga peaks.

Fall Season ( September to October)
Fall Season is the best time to visit Albania, this season starts from September and lasts till October. The temperature of Albania during this season ranges from 23 ? 28 ? C. In this season the heat begins to subside and autumn begins, the weather becomes quite pleasant, although the evenings can be a bit chilly. This is a great time to explore Albania's coastal destinations - the highlights of the season. Visit Berat, the city of a thousand Ottoman windows, or take in the beautiful views of Gjirokastra, a UNESCO site with a beautiful palace. Kruja where you should definitely visit, known for its stunning architecture

Winter Season (November to March)
The winter season in Albania is quite cold. It is incredibly cold, especially in mountainous areas, and is covered with a white blanket of snow all around. This season starts from November and lasts till March, the temperature in this season ranges from 9 ? 17?C. The coastal areas experience cold air. If you love traveling in the cold season, and you don't mind the cold, then you can definitely visit Albania during this period. Highlights of the Season - Christmas in Albanian is definitely worth a visit, as is the pagan Summer Festival in March, so it's one of the best times to visit Albania!

How to Reach Albania from India

If you are planning to visit Albania then it is very important for you to know which is the easiest way to reach Albania, and where you are coming from. The easiest way to reach Albania is by air, if you want to go to Albania from India then you can easily fly from India's states like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai. The airport closest to Albanian is Tirana International Airport. You can take a bus or cab from outside the airport and reach your destination easily


Highlights

  • See Greek and Byzantine ruins in Butrint National Park
  • Stroll the seaside promenade of Sarand? on the Ionian coast
  • Take a walking tour of historic UNESCO-listed Berat
  • Enjoy the nightlife of Tirana's hip Blloku neighborhood
  • Skanderbeg Museum, Ethnographical Musium
  • Ottoman-era Mosques
  • Christian Orthodox Monastery Nearby
  • Llogara National Park
  • Natural Park of Karavasta

Itinerary

Day

1

Arrive in Tirana (Capital of Albania)
Tirana

An agency representative will meet you at the Tirana International Airport and escort you to your accommodations in the center of Tirana. After check-in at the hotel, you will be on a walking tour of the city. Visiting the main tourist attraction Mosque Ethem Bey, The Palace of Culture, Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ starting from the Clock Tower. Then remains of the Castle of Tirana, Pyramid, Angle of persecuted Martyrs located at the Nation Boulevard, and the home of former dictator Enver Hoxha. In Tirana, you will experience a city with a rich history from Ottoman rule through the fall of communism to a modern European city.
Dinner and Overnight in Tirana


Day

2

Explore Shkoder via Kruja, Lezha. (103 Kms / approx 2 Hrs)
Shkoder

After breakfast in the morning, you will start the day by visiting the medieval city of Kruja, where the highlights include the castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Ethnographical Museum, the Old Bazaar, and Ottoman-era mosques. Then, on the way to Shkoder, you will stop in Lezha to explore the Mausoleum of Albania?s national hero, Scanderbeg. In the afternoon you will visit Shkoder, the most important town of north Albania and the Illyrian capital. Visit Rozafa Castle from where spectacular views all around can be admired. Take a walk in the newly renovated pedestrian area of Italy and then you will visit the famous Viennese mask factory which is located near the city of Shkoder. The Venetian masks made in Shkoder are all crafted by hand. They combine traditional techniques with new contemporary decoration. The masks have intricate details, bright colors, fancy feathers, gold leaf, and crystals that make them unique pieces of art. The masks are exported all over the world.
Overnight in Shkoder.


Day

3

Explore Berat (UNESCO City) (198 Kms / approx 4 Hrs)
Berat

After breakfast in the hotel, you will travel toward Berat city. On the way to Berat, you will make a stop at a famous Albania winery, to enjoy several local wines accompanied with local dishes and appetizers. Arrive in Berat and relax for some time at your accommodation. Berat is one of the most visited and characteristic towns in Albania under the protection of UNESCO as a patronage of humanity for its architectural uniqueness. Visit Berat will start from the Medieval center of the town located next to the Mangalemi neighborhood, and the old bazaar by the river. After that, you will continue to visit the Castle and the Onufri Museum. After the city tour of Berat, free time during the evening to enjoy the city
Dinner in a traditional restaurant and overnight in Berat


Day

4

Apollonia Archeological Park ? Gjirokastra (UNESCO CITY)
Gjirokaster

After breakfast in the morning, you leave Berat to travel toward the archeological park of Apollonia (part of Unesco), which used to be one of the biggest Greek colonies in the Adriatic sea. Nowadays it is the biggest archeological site in Albania. Our visit will include the main public area and the archeological museum of the park located in the Christian Orthodox Monastery nearby.
After lunch, you will travel toward Gjirokastra (that is known as the stone city) , also part of Unesco. Which was turned into a political prison for dissidents of the regime and the Arms Museum. Visit the Ethnographic Museum, which is also the house the Albanian dictator was born in, as well as a 300-year-old house next to it, where the grandeur of Gjirokastra?s master builders can be observed.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant and overnight in Gjirokastra


Day

5

Saranda ? Butrint Archeological Park
Saranda

After breakfast, your tour will continue traveling to Saranda, where during the trip you will visit the National Park ?Blu Eye?, named such due to its eye shape and deep blue color. and then will visit the ancient city of Butrint, another UNESCO World Heritage site considered the best archeological site in Albania and probably one of the most important in the Balkans. The city was first settled by Greek colonists and was continuously inhabited for centuries forming archeological layers of passing civilizations, giving archeologists the possibility to study continuity through time. It is situated on a beautiful peninsula among dense vegetation. The site has been occupied since at least the 8th century BC. After a thorough visit to the site by bus you will go to the castle of Lekursi for lunch. Also from the castle, you will enjoy a spectacular view of Saranda bay.
Diner on a restaurant by the sea and Overnight in Saranda


Day

6

Albania Riviera ? Llogara National Park ? Vlora ? Zvernec Island
Vlora

Walk up in the early morning and you depart to Llogara National Park through the spectacular Albanian Riviera with its traditional villages. you will proceed to different stops during the trip at the castle of Ali Pasha and Himara village. After lunch, you will walk through the park along 500 m to enjoy the fantastic nature that surrounds you. then you will continue your trip toward Vlora, the biggest city in southern Albania. After a good walk, return to your residence in the evening.
Diner on a restaurant by the sea and Overnight in Vlora


Day

7

Natural Park Of Karavasta ? Duures (Ex Roman City) ? Airport
Vlora

After quite a breakfast in the hotel, a few km away you will visit the Natural Park of Karavasta, walking through the beautiful forest and the possibility to organize boat trips along the Adriatic coast for seabirds, which was the Adriatic?s largest port for centuries.
And after then you will be transferred to the airport


Inclusions

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast day 2 to day 7 in the hotels
  • Transport with luxury minivan or bus
  • Experienced and licensed Guide in English language
  • All local taxes and vat taxes

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Optional Tours
  • Insurance: All types
  • Entry visa
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
  • Ticket fee of Museum, castle, archeological park
  • Lunch and Dinner

Proposed Accommodation/ Similar

Tirana - 1 Night
Shkoder - 1 Night
Berat - 1 Night
Gjirokaster - 1 Night
Saranda - 1 Night

Additional Info

Sector Note

Tour Price

Per person price in EURO

 

2 Pax

3-6 Pax

7-10 Pax

11-15 Pax

16-20 Pax

20 Above

�-738

�-708

�-678

�-585

�-540

�-362

 

+5% GST


Cancellation Policy
The package price will be deducted as per the following conditions strictly. No refund will be entertained without receiving a cancellation request effective from the date of receipt of the letter. 

Notice less than 60-46 days:  25% cost will be deducted
Notice less than 45-31 days:  50% cost will be deducted
Notice less than  30 days:    No Refund

Note: No refund will be given to people who are unable to complete the trip or abandon it due to any reasons.
Terms & Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • The digital copy of the Indemnity form duly filled, signed and emailed to the company along with the booking amount. 
  • It will be deemed that the booking & payment policy is accepted by the clients while making bookings with the first deposit amount. 
  • If the client is forced to cancel the booking prior to departure, the cancellation policy will be followed.
  • In case of any delay beyond our control, the client will have to bear extra cost for the extra days as per the option is chosen on per day basis.
  • Please note and be well informed that there will be no refund of money after the package commences and if one cannot complete the activity or gets sick enroute. 
  • The cost is for the entire package and there would be no refunds in case any part of the package is not availed.

COMPANY LIABILITY

  1. It is in the nature of a holiday of this kind to be flexible. The day-to-day agenda and ultimate goal of the tour are taken as an aim and not as a contractual obligation. We shall not be responsible for the delays or alterations in the program or expenses incurred due to conflict, international or internal flight delay or cancellations, strikes, sickness, weather, war, vehicle problems, political closures, and disputes.
  2. The booking is accepted on the understanding that you realize the potential risks and hazards that can be involved in the holidays of this kind. The organizer along with our leaders/guides and anyone else working in association with us cannot be held responsible for any death, accident or mishap that may occur in connection with any part of, or services connected with the holiday. 
  3. Before the guests come on a holiday, they must be covered by insurance, which has to include the cost of helicopter rescue, evacuation and cost of repatriation if they become too ill to continue. It is recommended that travel insurance should cover adventure activities undertaken. We can help you in case required
  4. The Company would not be liable to pay any kind of compensation arising because of any mishap, sickness, accident, etc.


Payment Policy

Deposit & Payment Schedules

Reservations booking requires a guest name. There are no options allowed to hold without names.


Accommodation requires a deposit - please refer to the due date mentioned on the booking confirmation.

Confirming Deposit Amount           

25% advance as booking amount of package price. 

Final Payment

75% balance payments 45 days prior to departure

Indemnity Bond
Kindly download the Booking & Indemnity form this link. The digital copy of the Booking & Indemnity form duly filled, signed and scanned must be emailed to us along with the 25% booking amount of the package price.

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