Overview

Introduction

As you consider a short tour of Albania, this is a good opportunity to explore. Central Albania's gorgeous hill towns. Barely distract us from the wonderful food of the region. As with every Classic Journey, we've planned walks so you'll miss none of the historic or scenic high points. But we've also arranged visits to a local to taste Raki,Turkish Cafe , We'll have tastings of wine and visit old sites.

Why you'll love this trip

  • Explore Central Albania Albania in 3 Days
  • Walk through the ottoman past of Berat known as the “City of 1000 Windows,” Berat is an architecture enthusiast’s paradise, as well. Not to mention the city’s spectacular surrounding landscape!
  • Experience Kruje :This gorgeous, carefully preserved, peculiar-looking city is built on steep slopes where stone-roofed houses seem to be built on top of one another.
  • Take a short hike to Bogove waterfall and then taste local wines

 

 

2 Nights 3 Days Available on request Albania
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Transport

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Flights
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
Highlights
  • Visit to  Elbasan
  • Visit to Bogove Waterfall
  • Visit to Archaeological Museum of Durres
  • Visit to Kruje Bazaar
Itinerary 
Day 1: Visit Elbasan - Belsh - Berat

Head to one of the most interesting cities in Albania via Belsh . The area from Elbasan to Belsh is home to 64 Lakes and in Albania is Known as Dumrea – The area is one of the biggest producers of vegetables as the weather and the land is perfect for farming

Cafe stop in Seferan village located on the Severan Lake Shore the deepest lake in the Area.

Visit Berat Castle castle the pride and joy of the city of Berat. Step into a traditional house of a local family to taste Turkish café and Gliko. The most striking thing about this castle is that, unlike any other ancient castle, life inside its ancient walls continues to this day!

Take a walk in Berat below: its own town with houses, bars, and restaurants, surrounded by an especially lush landscape that breathes even more life into this mythical place

Step

Free evening

Day 2: Berat - Bogove Waterfall - Wine Tasting - Durres

Meet with the tour leader in the morning and transfer to Bogove waterfall located in Tomorr National Park

On the way to Bogove waterfall stop in Polican a town founded during the communist era to produce weapons

The hike to the waterfall is very scenic and easy. Surrounded by the natural beauties of Tomorr National Park

Take your time to enjoy the waterfall

On the weay back to Durres visit a winery for a wine tasting- Berat is a famous region for wine tasting

Free evening in Durres

Day 3: Durres - Kruje - Tirane

We will start in the morning with the tour of the Archaeological Museum of Durres – The biggest in Albania

After departing to Kruje known as the capital of Albania during the XV century, from there Albanians start their resistance against the ottomans. Scanderbeg the Albanian National Hero born in Kruje, and to learn more about him we will visit the Historical Museum and the old Bazaar

Free time for you to walk in Kruje Bazaar, and if you would like to buy some souvenirs do it here

Take some free time to enjoy the bazaar and eat lunch

After lunch depart to Tirane

Pickup point
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