Albania Discovered: Tirana & Beyond

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Albania Discovered: Tirana & Beyond

Guests:

2 Adults
Duration:

8 days
Board:

Various Meals
Departing:

Regional Airports
Offer Date:

March 2026 - September 2026

From

£1,399pp

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Immerse yourself in Gijrokastra Castle’s National Museum of Weapons that showcases weapons from the Bronze Age until World War II
Explore the treasures of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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This tour includes:

Return Flights
7 nights accommodation
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners including a traditional folklore show and dinner and a welcome drink on arrival
Services of a Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
Transfers and transportation throughout

About this tour

Prepare for a journey which will take you into the heart of this Balkan gem. From the fascinating city of Tirana to the stunning Albanian Riviera, this tour will delve into the history and vibrant culture of this beautiful corner of Europe. The capital city, Tirana, is known for its colourful Ottoman, Italian and Soviet-era architecture and its secret surveillance museum gives you an insight into the country's communist past. Still on the history trail, there's an array of medieval mountain towns and villages to explore, each with their own stories to tell, as well as archaeological sites to visit for that step-back-in-time encounter on your travels, with Apollonia a particular highlight.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 • UK - Tirana

Fly to Tirana. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers over dinner.
Day 2 • Tirana - Gjirokastra

Today will begin with a visit to the ancient Greek colony of Apollonia, followed by the “Museum City” of Gjirokastra known for its architecture and rich culture.
Day 3 • Gjirokastra - Sarandë

Start your day with panoramic views of the mountains from the Argjiro castle, followed by a visit to the mesmerising Blue Eye Spring, before getting to Sarandë where you can unwind and enjoy the city’s coastal charm.
Day 4 • Sarandë - Butrint

Today you will visit the scenic, ancient site of Butrint where you can explore the ruins of the Old Amphitheatre, Temple of Aesculapius and the Baptistry. Then, head back to Sarandë for a tour of the fascinating city centre.
Day 5 • Butrint - Berat

Journey along the Albanian Riviera while passing through historic villages of Lukova, Borsh and Qeparo before you get to Vlora to visit the Independence Square. Enjoy dinner at one of the local vineyards in Berat.
Day 6 • Berat - Tirana

Explore the “City of a Thousand Windows”, Berat, with distinct Ottoman houses, Byzantine churches, Red Mosque and Onufri Museum. Then travel up the Adriatic Coast to visit Durres and one of the best preserved amphitheatres in the Balkans. Head back to Tirana for the night.
Day 7 • Krujë

Spend the morning in the historic city of Krujë, wandering through the bazaar and taking in the majestic sight of Krujë castle and the stories of the land at the National Hero Museum and the Ethnographic Museum. In the afternoon, take a walking tour to explore central Tirana walking along the main boulevard, followed by the Blloku district to then approach the main square.
Day 8 • Tirana - UK

Transfer to the airport after breakfast to return home.

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Albania Discovered: Tirana & Beyond

Albania Discovered: Tirana & Beyond

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1 • UK - Tirana

Day 2 • Tirana - Gjirokastra

Day 3 • Gjirokastra - Sarandë

Day 4 • Sarandë - Butrint

Day 5 • Butrint - Berat

Day 6 • Berat - Tirana

Day 7 • Krujë

Day 8 • Tirana - UK

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