4-Day Tour of Tirana, Gjirokastra & Butrint
Highlights
Tirana, Berat, Gjirokaster, Sarande, Butrint National Park, Llogara National Park
Locations Covered
Tirana, Berat, Gjirokaster, Sarande, Butrint National Park, Llogara National Park
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Travel to this scenic country and lose yourself in the history, beauty and culture of Albania. Visit significant landmarks such as the Ethem Bey Mosque and National Historic Museum in Tirana, the Berat Castle, Gjirokastra also called "The city of stones" and the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Feast your eyes on the clear blue water springs in Syri i Kaltër and the breathtaking view of the Ionian sea from Tirana.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Tirana
- Arrive at Tirana and meet your Albanian tour guide for pick-up and transfer.
Visit the Ethem Bey Mosque, clock tower, Scanderbeg Square, Orthodox Church, National Historic Museum, etc., on a Tirana walking tour with the guide.
Overnight in Tirana.
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Day 2: Berat & Gjirokastra
In Berat, visit the famous Berat Castle and the Onufri Museum.
Head to Gjirokastra city. It is named the “City of Stones” because of its unique Albanian architecture.
Wander in the majestic Castle and walk around the city.
Stop by the historical and the ethnographic museum.
Overnight in Gjirokastra.
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Day 3: Blue Eye & Saranda
After eating a delicious breakfast, complete touring the rest of Gjirokastra city.
Depart to Syri i Kaltër – known as “The Blue Eye.” It is a popular tourist attraction with the clear blue water springs from more than a fifty-meter-deep pool, surrounded by mountains and forests.
Spend the rest of the day in the Lekursi Castel, located on top of the Saranda Hill.
Have fun with some free time in Saranda.
Overnight in Saranda.
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Day 4: Butrint, Llogara national park & Tirana
Savor a scrumptious breakfast and drive to Butrint. The ancient Butrint is the most important archaeological discovery in Albania, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1992. It includes sights such as the Askelapius temple, the theatre, the stoa, the portals, the baptistery, the Venetian fortress and more.
Return to Tirana through the Riviera coastline and indulge in the beautiful view of the Ionian sea.
Make a short stop in Llogara National Park.
Overnight in Tirana.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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