Arrival in Albania. After arrival at Tirana, the capital city of Albania, you will be free to have rest at the hotel to adjust time difference or stroll around nearby.
Overnight in Tirana.

We will spend the whole day visiting Tirana which was built by a Turkish general in the early 17th century. It has been developed into a commercial centre, later. First you are going to see the Scanderbeg Square, the best place to experience local life. On the square stands the sculpture of our national hero Scanderbeg. Then we will go to visit one of the oldest buildings-Mosque of Ethem Bey and the biggest museum-National Museum of History. The most special arrangement today is that the lunch will be served in Petrela Castle during the visiting.
Overnight in Tirana.

We will go northwest to Lezha to see mausoleum of Skanderbeg and castles. Then you will head to Shkodra, one of the oldest cities in Balkans. Shkodra was the metropolis of Illyrian. Here we are going to visit the old bazaar, the cathedral and the mosque. At last, we will head to visit the Rozafa castle.
Overnight in Shkodra.

Today we will travel to Thethi by bus. Thethi is a national park where millions of wolves, leopard cats, bears, goshawks and other wildings live. Besides, there are beautiful grasslands, forests, rivers and hills. Meanwhile, we will also pay a visit to the local traditional villages with its beautiful waterfalls.
Overnight in Thethi

We will leave for one of the most important towns-Kruja to see Skanderbeg Museum, castles and grand bazaars. Then we will head to the harbor city Durres. Durres is one of the oldest (founded in 627 B.C.) and most important cities in Albania. We take a sightseeing tour of the Amphitheatre situated in the middle of the modern city in an inhabited area, and the Archaeological museum rich in artifacts found in the city and its suburbs.
Overnight in Durres

Transfer to the ancient city Berat in the morning. It is located in the southern and was the strategically important area in ancient time. It is also known as “museum city” for lots of cultural relics in middle ages. Now it is listed into the World Heritage by UNESCO. We visit the Castle and the Onufri Museum. Berat castle is of particular interest as people still live within its walls in their traditional houses, as have their ancestors for centuries. The castle used to have over many churches of which 7 still remain including one turned into Onufri Museum. Onufri was an Albanian Icon master painter of the 16th century who painted many orthodox churches in Albania and Greece. At last, you will also visit the local vineyard and taste good wine.
Overnight in Berat

Today’s tour will begin with the visit of Apollonia, an ancient city tracing back to the 6th century BC. The ancient city of Apollonia is situated on the famous Via Egnatia – one of the most important cities in Roman times. The Roman Emperor Augustus Octavian studied here. Then we will move to Vlora, which is a city surrounded by the mountains and to be considered as a bridge link the trading between East and West. Afterwards we continue to Vlora where we visit the Independence Museum, situated in the original house where the first Independent Albanian Government had its offices. Afternoon & evening at leisure.
Overnight in Vlora.

On the way to Saranda, we will visit Ali Pasha Tepelene’s castle in Porto Palermo, which is located in a beautiful island. Then we will directly go to Saranda driving on the spectacular Albanian Riviera looking down at the Ionian Sea. Breathtaking sceneries await us at the Llogara pass – 1000 m above sea level.
Overnight in Saranda.

After breakfast we visit the ancient city of Butrint. The city was first settled by Greek colonists and was continuously inhabited for centuries forming archaeological layers of passing civilizations. Butrint was the most important place in the history and now it is listed into the World Heritage by UNESCO. There lived human being in prehistoric age and the remains left show different styles and features of every period. Here you can see old walls, churches and acropolis. After that, we will return to Saranda to see Monastery of Forty Saints. In the evening, the dinner will be served in Lekuresi Fortress.
Overnight in Saranda.

Today we will drive eastward to Gjirokastra. On the way, you can see the beautiful scenery beside Blue Eye pool. When you arrive in Gjirokastra, we are going to visit the local museum and the birth place of Enver Hoxha, the Albanian dictator.
Overnight in Gjirokastra.

Transfer to Tepelena to visit the local castles and ancient settlement of Antigonea. Then continue the journey to Permet, where is famous for the local wine. After lunch here, we will proceed to Korce by bus in the afternoon.
Overnight in Korca.

Today, we will visit the first Albanian school in Korce. Then we will go to Voskopoja to see local churches and cloisters. Finally we will get to Pogradec beside Lake Ohrid.

Overnight in Pogradec.

In the morning we will tour around Lake Ohrid and then go to Elbasan where we make a short stop and have a coffee in the castle. After the visit, we will return to Tirana. In the afternoon we visit Dajti Mountain by cable car.

Overnight in Tirana.

Transfer to the airport for the departure flight and put an end to this memorable tour. End of our service.