Small Group Tour of Southern Albania; Vlore, Butrint &Gjirokaster
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Small Group Tour of Southern Albania; Vlore, Butrint &Gjirokaster
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Tour of Southern Albania Vlore Butrint and Gjirokaster
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Highlights
This 3-day tour program is tailored to offer its participants the best combination of historical sites of Southern Albania with some of the best national parks such as Butrint. This tour offers also the possibility to visit two UNESCO sites (Butrint and Gjirokaster).
Itinerary
Tirana – Zvernec – Vlora
Zvernec Monastery
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOur professional tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana. On our way to Vlora, we will visit the Narta Lagoon, the island of Zvërnec and its ancient Monastery of Saint Mary (XIII century).Vlore
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur tour continues towards Vlora where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet. The city is known for its balmy year-round temperatures and very little rainfall, making it a popular destination. Vlora was founded in the 6th century BC under the name of Aulona. The city is known as the ‘’City of the Flag’’; the independence of Albania was declared here on the 28th of November 1912. We will visit the Flag’s Square and the Independence MonumentMuradie Mosque
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will then have a walk in Muradie Neighbourhood, visit Vlore’s main mosque an Albanian National Monument built in 1537. The Muradie mosque is a stunning Ottoman building which has been well preserved for almost half a millennium.Lungomare
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur next stop will be “Lungomare”, a promenade by the seaside. Among all the activities to do in Vlora you cannot miss the joys of walking along the seafront of the city. You will have some free time to enjoy the sun surrounded by emerald seas, while on the other side of the street you can have a coffee with a fantastic view of Sazani Island and Karaburun Peninsula.Vlore
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter the coffee break we will drive just few minutes and immediately notice the wild rocky beaches of the Ionian Sea, also known as Albanian Riviera. The Southern Albania is blessed with beautiful beaches lapped by turquoise waters, coastal towns and hidden bays. Free afternoon by the seaside, giving you time to explore the area and taste the delicious seafood cooked by the locals or even to dive in.- AccommodationsOvernight near Vlora.
Vlora – Porto Palermo – Butrint – Gjirokastra
Porto Palermo
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeRight after breakfast, we will pass nearby Llogara National Park and drive along the coastline known as the Albanian Riviera, crossing some of the most beautiful beaches of Albania; Palase, Dhermi and Llamani beaches. We will pass some small villages one by one, clinging to rock faces by the seaside, all tumbledown stone walls and narrow pathways, overhung with vines full of grapes, and trees heavy with figs and walnuts. Our first stop will be the beautiful castle of Ali Pasha at Porto Palermo, situated in the closed bay of Porto Palermo.Butrint National Park
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOur tour continues to the National Park of Butrint. Part of the UNESCO world heritage. Butrint is the most important archaeological site in Albania, and the first Albanian site that became part of the UNESCO list. The ruins combined with the stunning natural surroundings make it worth a visit.Gjirokaster
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter visiting Butrint National park we will move towards Gjirokaster.- AccommodationsOvernight in GjirokasterFood And DrinksBreakfast
Gjirokastra – Tirana
Gjirokaster
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGjirokaster, also known as “The Stone City”, part of UNESCO World heritage is situated in Southern Albania on the eastern side of mountain “Mali i Gjere”. Gjirokastra resembles a fortified city where every single house is like a small fortress.Gjirokaster Castle
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe origin of the city starts with the castle of Gjirokastra, built in IV century A.D., and is considered as one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Balkans. Every five years Gjirokastra becomes the capital of the Albanian folklore and traditional music, where passionate folklore ensembles gather in the “stone city” and perform their traditional music, dances and show off their costumes.Gjirokastra Bazaar
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeRight before entering the castle of Gjirokastra you would have to pass by the medieval bazar. The atmospheric old town cascading down in graceful hill crammed with beautiful narrowed stone decorated streets, where you will be amazed by the wide variety of handmade crafts from local artisans and producers.Skenduli House
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will visit one of the best-preserved houses of Gjirokastra, where everything is totally original and authentic.Tirana
1 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter visiting “The Stone City”, we will drive back to Tirana. This marks the end of this amazing experience through history and adventure.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Tourist taxes; Road taxes; Petrol
Hotel drop off in Tirana
Hotel pick up in Tirana
Professional tour leader
Breakfast (2)
BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights, in 3 stars hotel
Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
NOT INCLUDED
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs
Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that prices are calculated on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in 3 stars hotel accommodation.
Please note that prices are calculated on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in 3 stars hotel accommodation.
Choose Balkans reserves the rights to add other participants in and during the tour program. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us for a quotation.
Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.
Location
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Zvernec Island, Vlore, Albania
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