Visiting and exploring Albania is a great choice for you to escape in the heart of the Mediterranean/Europe region. Albania is one of the most ancient nations of Europe, and also a charming and delightful country that few people know much about. This part of Europe is also blessed with incredible scenery with imposing mountains, pristine lakes and traditional villages tucked away in pretty valleys. But as with many countries it is the people who leave perhaps the most lasting impression – having come through recent strife there is an overwhelming sense of optimism about the people that cannot fail to raise your spirits.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Private Guide
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Explore National Museum of Tirana
- Visit the Clock Tower, Tirana Castle, Parliament, Ura e Tabakeve
- Explore Archaeological Museum
Day 1: Tirana - Arrival
Arrive in Tirana and transfer to your hotel. Depending on when you arrive there may be time to explore the city. Possibility of shopping, and/or nightlife in Tirana. Overnight in Tirana, Hotel Freddy’s Hotel 3* or similar.
Day 2: Tirana - (Optional: Kruja, or Durres) - Departure
Start the tour from the Clock Tower at Skanderbeg Square, (photo stop at Skanderbeg’s Monument), National Museum (the huge mosaic on front represents the Albanian history development and the stages of this development are presented on respective pavilions). Then you continue to see other important buildings: Palace of Culture/Opera/National Library, Mosque of Ethem Bey, the Clock Tower, Tirana Castle, Parliament, Ura e Tabakeve, National Art Gallery, mean government buildings, catholic and orthodox cathedrals, the Pyramid, Prime Minister building, Palace of congresses, Mother Teresa Square, Archaeological Museum (there are presented many archaeological discoveries since the Stone Age up to the Medieval), Presidential palace, Ex-Blloku (which used to be the most beautiful and protected zone were the ex-communist leaders families lived). Visit the Cold War corner (one Bunker, part of the famous Spac Political Prison, and a piece from the Berlin Wall). Then continue to Kruja. Kruja is a small town perched high on the face of a hill considered “the Adriatic Sea’s Balcony”, because of its altitude above mean sea level (approximately 1000 m). Kruja was the centre of 15th century Albanian resistance to the Ottomans under the leadership of national hero Gjergj Kastrioti “Skanderbeg ''. Visit the unique Skanderbeg Museum inside the restored castle and the Ethnographical Museum. The street leading up to the castle is built in the style of a Turkish bazaar; we can stroll along the old bazaar which has a wonderful selection of authentic antiques and souvenirs. Return to Tirana for overnight stay.
