Poseidon Travel & Tours

Poseidon Travel & Tours

Albania in 4 days ( south)

Day 1: Airport  –  Durres

Meet  at the airport and transfer to Durres , the one of the oldest towns in Albania and the biggest port. Visit the remains of the ancient amphitheatre thought to hold 20 000 people making it the largest in the Balkans. After the tour of the city accommodation in the hotel and free time to enjoy the sea and hotel facilities.  Overnight in Durres. http://www.adriatikhotel.com or similar.

Day 2: Durres  – Vlore – Sarande


After breakfast depart to Saranda through the spectacular Albanian Riviera with its traditional villages. At the Llogara National Park we stop at around 1100 metres where spectacular views of the Ionian Sea can be admired. Afterwards continue along the wonderful coast to the ancient city of Butrint another UNESCO World Heritage considered the best archaeological site in Albania and probably one of the most important in the Balkans.  It is situated on a beautiful peninsula among dense vegetation.  After a through visit of the site return to Saranda for overnight. http://www.hotelagimi.com or similar.

Day 3: Saranda  –  Ksamil – Blue Eye –  Gjirokastra (UNESCO) – Berat (UNESCO)
After breakfast depart to Gjirokastra a museum town under the protection of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site with beautiful and very distinct architecture. On the way we will stop at the beautiful Blue Eye spring shaped like an eye with beautiful blue and turquoise green colors among old maple trees. Afterwards drive to Gjirokastra where we will visit the fortress of Gjirokastra, part of which was turned into a political prison for dissidents of the regime,The Arms Museum,  also every year there is token the Albanian folkloric festival . After lunch in a  traditional restaurant  continue  to Berat, one of the most visited and characteristic towns in Albania under the protection of UNESCO as a patronage of humanity for its architectural uniqueness. After the short tour depart to Tirana. Overnight in Tirana. http://www.hotelprestige.com.al or similar.

Day 4:   Tirana

After breakfast visit at the National Museum of History which is a great introduction to the history of the country and its people. After the visit we walk through the centre where we will visit the Mosque and the Clock-Tower and the remains of  the Castle of Tirana.  Afterwards we walk to the Pyramid (mausoleum of the late communist leader Enver Hoxha, designed by his daughter). You will end the tour at Enver Hoxha house in Blloku. Lunch time and transfer to the airport.

The tour can be modified due to the arrival and departure flight time.

Price

350 € per person sharing  twin/double room  for minimum  4 participants

Single room supplement 80

Includes:

  • Transfers: Airport – Hotel – Airport
  • Air Conditioned Comfortable Vehicle as per itinerary described.
  • English speaking driver / guide (guide  for more than 10 participants)
  • 3 nights accommodation BB in  4*  and 5* hotel in Tirana/Durres/Saranda.
  • All taxes

Excludes

  • Flight Tickets
  • All meal costs except breakfast
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Everything else not specified in the “includes” section