6-Nights Albania Discovery - Classic

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Albania Discovery
Get ready to soak in Albania's dazzling coastline and rugged mountains on this epic seven-day loop through the countryside. Start and finish in Tirana, where colourful Soviet-era architecture meets a vibrant city vibe. Head south to the mountains for a scenic hike, then cross the Adriatic to explore "the eternal city" and the legendary Castle of Ali Pasha - yes, the one from The Count of Monte Cristo. It’s the perfect mix of history, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes that'll leave you craving even more adventures in the Balkans.

Highlights
Explore the 3000 year old Roman remains of Durrës, Be immersed in Albanian culture on a hike to a shepherd outpost, Drive along the spectacular Albanian Riviera and visit the Ali Pasha Castle, Have dinner at a local winery with traditional Albanian polyphonic singing, Explore the castle of Berat and see the typical white Ottoman houses

Accommodation
Hotels (6 nts).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.

Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch, Tragjas Your Foodie Moment: Gjirokastër Winery Visit and Light Dinner, Gjirokastër. Evening orientaion walk of Tirana. Tour of the Durrës archaeological site. Orientation walk of Vlorë. Visit Himare. Entrance to the Ali Pasha Castle. Visit Butrint National Archaeological Park. Walking tour of Gjirokastër. Walking tour of Berat. Farewell Dinner. Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations.

Featured Destinations

Vlore Vlore Vlore (Vlorë / Vlora) is proclaimed a hero city. It is an old city, where important events in the struggle for freedom and independence have taken place. In ancient times the city was known under the name of Aulon. At the beginning it was only a port. Aulon was famous for its olive groves and vineyards. Today, Vlore is Albania's second largest port, a fishing port, and a holiday resort.	Destination Guide
Berat Berat Berat is a well preserved historic center in south-central Albania, displaying rare examples of architectural character typical of the Ottoman period. The town features a castle built in the 13th century, several mosques from the early 1400s, a bazaar and two churches from the same period. This ancient city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is an ideal city to tour for those interested in history.	Destination Guide
Gjirokaster Gjirokaster Like Berat, Gjirokaster is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was also spared from communist-style building projects. The city's second name—the City of Stairs—refers to Gjirokaster's mountainous terrain and the stairs you have to climb to visit its impressive, fortress-style buildings. The main attractions are the magnificent, snowcapped mountains that surround the city, which is 90 mi/145 km southeast of Tirana. Be sure to visit the 11th-century citadel, which has a stunning view of the countryside, as well as the interesting National Museum of Weapons that displays Albanian-made arms from ancient through modern times. The citadel was also a prison—you can read the records of the inmates. Gjirokaster is the birthplace of dictator Enver Hoxha and author Ismail Kadare.	Destination Guide
Tirana Tirana Tirana (pronounced: Tih-rana) is the capital and the largest city (1991 est. pop. 300,000) of Albania. It is the administrative, cultural, economic, and industrial center of the Republic of Albania.	Destination Guide

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