Albania Discovery

Albania Discovery

• 4*Hilton Garden Inn, Tirana - 1 nights

  Hilton Garden Inn Tirana offers a comfortable and convenient start to your Albania adventure, located close to the heart of Tirana. Relax in modern, well-equipped rooms and enjoy the hotel’s welcoming atmosphere, with a restaurant and bar on site. It’s the perfect base for your pre-tour night, giving you time to settle in and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Albania’s colourful capital before your G Adventures tour begins.

• Day 1 - Tirana

  Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on an evening orientation walk along the river and into the old town. Get your bearings of the area on the way to an optional group dinner.

• Day 2 - Tirana / Vlorë

  Drive east from Tirana this morning to the coast, and to the ancient Roman remains of Durrës, dating back more than 3000 years. Explore the fascinating site with your CEO and see the massive amphitheatre which could hold up to 20,000 people. In the afternoon, continue south to the city of Vlorë and set off on an exploration walk of the old town to see the Muradie Mosque and other striking historical landmarks. The rest of the evening is free to relax and find a spot to watch the sunset over the Adriatic sea. Meals included breakfast | lunch

• Day 3 - Vlorë

  Be immersed in Albanian culture today on a hike to a shepherd outpost in the mountains. Start walking from the community of Tragjas, heading up the mountain to meet the local shepherds who will share their time with us. Learn about their traditional life in the mountains and enjoy a delicious typical lunch before hiking back down to the bus for the trip back to Vlorë. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city or to relax. Meals included breakfast | lunch

• Day 4 - Vlorë / Gjirokastër

  Drive along the spectacular Albanian Riviera today to Gjirokastër with a number of stops and highlights along the way. First, visit the small beach town of Himarë and have a bit of time for lunch. Continue to Ksamil and visit the beautiful and historic castle of Ali Pasha, dramatically perched on the edge of a peninsula jutting out into the sea. Next visit the ruins of city of Butrint, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site that was once an ancient Greek city. Arrive to Gjirokastër in the evening and check into the hotel. Meals included breakfast

• Day 5 - Gjirokastër

  Set off after breakfast with your CEO to explore the old city of Gjirokastër. Pass by some of the historic sites like the obelisk and the imposing Girokastra Castle then take some free time to continue exploring and to find some lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to a local winery to tour the vineyard with one of the local experts and to taste their wines with a light dinner. The rest of the evening is free after returning to the hotel. Meals included breakfast | dinner

• Day 6 - Gjirokastër / Berat

  Drive north today to the riverside city of Berat, known for its white Ottoman houses. In the afternoon, set off on an orientation walk with your CEO to explore. Visit the castle, the remains of a sprawling 13th century fortress as well as the traditional low neighbourhoods of Mangalem and Gorica. The remainder of the day is free to continue exploring before regrouping in the evening for an optional traditional Albanian meal and farewell dinner. Meals included breakfast

• Day 7 - Berat / Tirana

  Leave Berat after breakfast for the drive back to Tirana, where the tour ends on arrival at approximately 11am. Meals included breakfast

• 4*Hilton Garden Inn, Tirana - 1 nights

  Return to the Hilton Garden Inn Tirana for a final night after your G Adventures tour, giving you the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind following your Albanian adventure. Enjoy the hotel’s comfortable surroundings and convenient location before your journey home.