10 days to explore the beauties o Albanian Riviera
This itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of the Absolute Sea South of Albania, with stops in vibrant cities, charming coastal villages, and stunning natural landscapes
120 Euro/Person a Day (2 persons minimum
1200 Euro/Person Total
Included:
Direct flight to Tirana
Car Rental (pick-up and drop-off at the airport)
Accomodation for all days
24/7 Problem solving service
Not included:
Meals
Boat tours
Personal guide
Other services not mentioned in included
All not included items can be included upon demand
– Arrival in Tirana Interantional Airport and pick up the rental car or meet with our guide in case of a large group.
– Accommodation in the hotel in Tirana and depending on the time of arrival tour the city, visiting the old mosque at the Skanderbeg Square, the National Art Gallery, the Bunk-Art Museum that will bring you back to the communism times and enjoy a nice evening in one of plenty restaurant full of tasty food options.
Day 2
Departure to Vlore (2 – 2 ½ hours drive)
On the way you can stop in one of the many resorts in Durres to have a coffee by the Adriatic sea.
– Arrival in Vlora and accommodation in Hotel.
– Spend the day by the beach, enjoying both Adriatic sandy beach or Ionian deep blue waters.
– In the afternoon visit to the old city of Vlora and dinner in one of the many restaurants and of course a glass of Raki at Komiteti bar.
Day 3
Explore Vlora
– Breakfast at the hotel and we get to a boat to tour the island of Sazan and the peninsula of Karaburun with its famous Haxhi Aliu Cave.
– Spend the day in one of many virgin beaches of Karaburun, having a barbeque during lunch or dining at the restaurant in Karaburun.
– Return to Vlora in the afternoon and visit the kanina castle to enjoy the sunset and beautiful view of the ionian coast.
Day 4
Vlora to Jale beach (1 ½ hour drive)
Leaving Vlora in the morning and heading towards Jale beach (1 ½ hour drive). On the way we stop in Llogara for a quick coffee to enjoy the view of Ionian coast, we visit the village of Dhermi and Vuno.
– Accomodation in Hotel in Jale and spend the day by the beach, located in one of the most beautiful bays of Ionian sea.
– Have lunch in one of many restaurants by the beach and in the afternoon enjoy music in one of many bars the area has.
Day 5
Jale to Qeparo (1 hour drive)
– Leaving Jale in the morning and heading towards Qeparo (1 hour drive). On the way we visit the Porto Palermo old military base and the Ali Pasha castle.
– Accomodation in the hotel by the beach and spend the day relaxing and enjoying the sun and wonderfull sea.
– In the afternoon visit in the old village of Qeparo, enjoying the old houses and streets and the astonishing sunset.
Day 6
Qeparo to Saranda (1 ½ hours drive)
– Leaving Qeparo and heading towards Saranda (1 ½ hours drive).
– Accomodation in the hotel and spend the day by the beach enjoying the sun and Ionian Sea.
– In the afternoon visit to the Lekursi Castle to have dinner and enjoy the sunset.
Day 7
Leaving Saranda and head for Ksamil (1/2 hour drive)
– Leaving Saranda and head for Ksamil (1/2 hour drive). Accomodation in Hotel and enjoy the day by the wonderful sea looking at Corfu Island.
– Lunch in one of plenty restaurants and spend the day relaxing.
Day 8
Explore Ksamil
– Visit the ancient city of Butrint in the morning, with its ancient amphitheater and many historical sites, located by the Butrinti lake. Take a boat tour on the Butrinti lake and enjoy a lunch by the mussle house.
– Spend the rest of the afternoon by the sea relaxing.
Day 9
Ksamil to Gjirokastra (1 ½ hour drive)
– Leaving Ksamil and heading towards Gjirokastra (1 ½ hour drive), called the city of stone and an Unesco site. Visit the old city and the castle and enjoy the narrow stone streets with its many histories.
– Lunch in Gjirokastra and departure for Tirana.
– Arrival in Tirana in the afternoon.
Day 10
Explore Dajti Mountain
– Spend the day in Tirana, visiting the Dajti mountain where you can hike or ride with horses and enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
– Relax in the afternoon and prepare for the departure
Day 11
Departure
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