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Family Albania Adventure

8 days
Start and end in Tirana
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Albanopolis)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Blloku District near Grand Park
    • Visit Church of St. Procopius ruins for lake views
    • Browse Pazari i Ri open-air market
    • Dinner in local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Grand Park
    Church of St. Procopius
    Pazari i Ri
    Blloku District
  2. Day 2

    Tirana to Gjirokaster

    Tirana to Gjirokaster
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch by the Vjosa River)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Rose Garden)

    Included Activities

    • Wild swim in Vjosa River (water conditions allowing)
    • Visit Gjirokaster Castle
    • Explore Old Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Vjosa River
    Gjirokaster Castle
    Gjirokaster Old Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Gjirokaster

    Gjirokaster
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Albanian fare at small roadside guesthouse)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Rose Garden)

    Included Activities

    • White water rafting on Vjosa River (graded 2-3)
    • Short hike along Benja River in Kelcyra Gorge
    • Dip in natural thermal pools at Benja
    Landmarks
    Vjosa River
    Nemeçka Mountain
    Kelcyra Gorge
    Benja Thermal Pools
    Katiu Ottoman Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Gjirokaster to Himara Bay

    Gjirokaster to Himara Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at beach with time for swimming)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Chimaera)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ali Pasha fortress and explore rooms and tunnels
    • Scenic drive along Albanian Riviera coastal road
    • Swim at beach during lunch stop
    Landmarks
    Ali Pasha Fortress
    Porto Palermo Bay
    Albanian Riviera
  5. Day 5

    Himara Bay

    Himara Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Chimaera)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Himara Castle ruins with tour leader
    • Hike from castle back to hotel (9 kilometres/5.6 miles, approximately 2.5 hours, ascent 130 metres, descent 290 metres)
    Landmarks
    Himara Castle
    Livhadi Bay
  6. Day 6

    Himara Bay to Vlora

    Himara Bay to Vlora
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at one of the most beautiful beaches of Karaburun Peninsula)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Partners)

    Included Activities

    • Rib boat ride on Karaburun Peninsula and Sazan Island Maritime Park
    • Visit Haxhi Ali Cave
    • Swim at peninsula beach

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sazan Island (depending on local situation)
    • Taxi to Vlora city centre
    • Explore Vlora Old Town
    • Visit Muradie Mosque
    • Visit Independence Monument
    • Visit Museum of Independence
    • Dinner at promenade restaurants
    Landmarks
    Karaburun Peninsula
    Sazan Island
    Haxhi Ali Cave
    Sazan Island Maritime Park
    Vlora Old Town
    Muradie Mosque
    Independence Monument
    Museum of Independence
  7. Day 7

    Vlora to Tirana

    Vlora to Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Albanopolis)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Apollonia UNESCO archaeological site
    • Cable car ride to Mt Dajti
    • Djati Adventure Park obstacle courses (nets, suspension bridges, swinging beams, zip lines)

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner on last evening
    Landmarks
    Apollonia
    Mt Dajti
    Djati Adventure Park
  8. Day 8

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay in Tirana

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