Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tirana to Berat
Tirana to Berat- Start point
- Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Mangalemi)
Included Activities
- Kick-off meeting with tour organizer
- Receive itinerary information, contact numbers, and Albanian map
Optional Activities
- Visit Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja
- Quick lunch in Kruja
- Explore Tirana's highlights
Landmarks Skanderbeg Museum Berat Castle - Day 2
Berat
Berat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Alpeta Agritourism and Winery including wine tasting of their finest wines and traditional raki (two glasses of wine included))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Sofo Llogara)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berat Castle
- Visit Church of St. Mary of Blachernae
- View works by Onufri at the castle
- Visit Alpeta Agritourism and Winery
- Wine tasting and traditional raki tasting
- Farm-to-table lunch at Alpeta
- Explore Apollonia archaeological site
Landmarks Berat Castle Church of St. Mary of Blachernae Alpeta Agritourism and Winery Apollonia Llogara National Park - Day 3
Llogara to Saranda
Llogara to Saranda- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Kaonia)
Included Activities
- Visit Ali Pasha Castle at Porto Palermo Bay
- Beach time with option to swim
Optional Activities
- Morning forest walk
- Yoga activity
Landmarks Ali Pasha Castle at Porto Palermo Bay Dhermi Himara Upper Qeparo - Day 4
Saranda
Saranda- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Mussel-themed lunch featuring dishes made from freshly harvested mussels)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Kalemi 2)
Included Activities
- Self-guided visit to Butrint UNESCO World Heritage site
- Boat trip on Butrint Lake with local guides
- Learn about mussel farming
- Mussel-themed lunch featuring freshly harvested mussels
- Visit Blue Eye natural spring
Landmarks Butrint Butrint Lake Blue Eye - Day 5
Gjirokastra
Gjirokastra- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Kalemi 2)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Gjirokastra with local partner
- Visit Castle of Gjirokastra
- Visit Skenduli House
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Old Bazaar
- Visit Saint Mary Church at Labova e Kryqit
Landmarks Castle of Gjirokastra Skenduli House Old Bazaar Saint Mary Church - Day 6
Gjirokastra to Përmet
Gjirokastra to Përmet- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch with local family in Dhoksat village prepared during hands-on cooking experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Villa Përmet)
Included Activities
- Mini tour of Dhoksat village with local guide
- Hands-on cooking experience with local family
- Lunch with local family in Dhoksat
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Gjirokastra Old Bazaar
Landmarks Old Bazaar Dhoksat Vjosa River Vjosa Canyon - Day 7
Përmet to Tirana
Përmet to Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Opera)
Included Activities
- Visit Katiu Bridge
- Explore Langarica Canyon
- Visit Bënja thermal waters
Optional Activities
- Swim in Bënja thermal baths
Landmarks Vjosa River Katiu Bridge Langarica Canyon Bënja - Day 8
Tirana
Tirana- End point
- Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided walk to Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Visit Bunk'Art
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Et'hem Bey Mosque Bunk'Art
