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ALBANIA, THE HIDDEN GEM OF EUROPE

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ALBANIA, HIDDEN GEM OF EUROPE

Still emerging from isolation North Macedonia and Albania's wealth of historic sites, charming rural villages and the colourful capital, Tirana, are all waiting to be discovered. Along the way explore the Adriatic Coast, the White Mountains and peaceful shores of Lake Ohrid.

DAY 1

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Group arrives at Ohrid airport meeting the guide. (This trip can also start from Tirana)
After the arrival we drive to Ohrid known in antiquity as Lychnidus "The city of light". The city of Ohrid and its lake are both a UNESCO Cultural and Natural heritage. Our tour will continue along the Old city from the upper gate towards city centre.

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Overnight in Ohrid Unique Resort &SPA
Dinner included

DAY 2

 

Today after the breakfast we drive towards Korca, Albania. Along the road we can't miss the beautiful monastery of Saint Naum surrounded by sprigs of water. After the visit we head to Korca to visit the city's old bazzar, the Mirahori mosque, the Medieval Art Museum and the Orthodox Cathedral.

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Driving 2.5 hrs
Overnight Korca Hotel Grand Korca or similar
Dinner included

DAY 3

 

From Korca we drive toward southern Albania along the border with Greece considered as yhe most picturesque and scenic drive, our route will go along the N.P of Germenji and the Vjosa Valley considered as the "last wild river of Europe ". On our way we will stop at the hotsprigs of Benja for a swimm before reaching the city Permet known as the city of roses and vine.

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Driving 5 hrs
Overning Permet Hotel Alvero
Dinner included​

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DAY 4

 

After breakfast today we drive to Gjirokaster known as the "City of Stone". Gjirokaster is a UNESCO World Heritage town and we will have opportunity to visit the castle, the weapons museum and an old house over 300 years old to know the last generation of the family. Lunch included in an old village of Dhoksat where the ladies of the village will cook for us.

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Driving 2 hrs
Overnight Gjirokaster Hotel Fantasy
Lunch or Dinner included (to be arranged with the family)

DAY 5

 

Today we will drive toward the city of "1000 Windows" Berat. Situated along the Osumi valley the city was the centre of trade and culture along the Myzeqeja plain the Albanian breed basket. In Berat we will have opportunity to visit the castle, the St. Mary Cathedral and Onufri museum inside the cathedral. Also the Medieval centre including the Kings Mosques and the Bektashi temple. After the visit we drive to Tirana.

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Driving 4 hrs
Overnight Tirana Hotel Opera or Oxford
Dinner included

DAY 6

 

Today we will have opportunity to discover the capital of Albania, Tirana. A metropolitan city full of live like any other European capitals. In Tirana we visit the national historical museum, the Skanderbeg square and the main highlights of the city. We take the bus and we drive to the Dajtj cable car for a ride in the gondola to reach the Tirana balcony for a stunning view and a amazing experience. After the cable car we drive back to BunkArt to visit the nuclear shelter of the Albanian communist party during the cold war. Return in town.

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Driving 30min
Overnight Tirana Hotel opera or Oxford
Lunch included

DAY 7

 

After breakfast we drive to Ohrid for the flight back. According to your flight schedule we can arrange stops along the way.

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Driving 3 hrs

Included: Hotels from day one to the day six with breakfast included, six meals per trip (may varies lunch or dinner). Professional English speaking guide along the trip, entrance fees and transportation.

Not included: Drinks, extra meals not mentioned and nothing that is not at the included

BOOK YOUR VACATION NOW

Address: Ali Pashe Gucia, Tirana, Albania (Near Vila Gold)
e-mail: info@insightalbania.com
Telephone: 355 69 554 2538
Availability: 09:00 AM – 18:00 PM
Please feel free to call us on (telephone) or (email) anytime

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