ALBANIA & OHRID 8 Days program - Kotisivukone 4 shkurti, perballe Sky tower, Tirana, Albania Tel: +355 4 2263879; Fax: +355 4 2253342; Emergency call: +355 69 4076620 Email: [email protected]

Rr 4 shkurti, perballe Sky tower, Tirana, Albania

Tel: +355 4 2263879; Fax: +355 4 2253342; Emergency call: +355 69 4076620

Email: [email protected] Web: www.albtoursd.al

ALBANIA & OHRID 8 Days program

Day Start Tour Sleep Distance Driving Hrs.

Day 01 Airport Mother Theresa - Kruja Kruja 26 km 30 minutes

Day 02 Kruja Kruja – Durres – Berat - Vlora Vlora 256 km 4.5 hours

Day 03 Vlora Vlora – Butrinti - Saranda Saranda 194 km 4 hours

Day 04 Saranda Messapotam - Gjirokastra Gjirokastra 78 km 2 hours

Day 05 Gjirokastra Korca Ohrid 275 km 7 hours

Day 06 Ohrid Ohrid Ohrid 10 km 15 minutes

Day 07 Ohrid Ohrid - Elbasan – Tirana Tirana 168 km 3 hours

Day 08 Tirana Tirana – Out APT 19 km 25 minutes




Welcome and greet by our ENGLISH speaking local guide, after border formalities. Bus transfer to Kruja.

12.00 -13.30 LUNCH

14.00-17.00 Tour of Kruja – Discussion with the family serving the TEKE of bektashi (western tower of the castle)

The walking tour of Kruja will take you through the cobble stone pathway of Ottoman bazaar, with wooden shops and displays of

various gifts and antique household items. Visit within the walls of the castle will include the historic museum dedicated to

Scanderbeg and his resistance against the Ottoman invasion. An old house turned to an ethnographic museum will invite you to a

unique cultural aspect of life in northern Albania.

WHAT TO VISIT…

THE FORTRESS

MUSEUM OF GJERGJ KASTRIOT SCANDERBEG,

ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM,

OTTOMAN BAZAAR

Possibility FOLK TRADITIONAL GROUP Extra PAYMENT 275 euro Optional ( group 12 people singer /dance group with traditional equipment )

DINNER

***Menu***

3 course meal

No drinks included

Accommodation and overnight in Kruja

DAY 01:APT - Kruja




DAY 02: Kruja – Durres – Berat - Vlora

08:00 – Breakfast in the hotel. Check out the hotel and depart for Durres

09.30 – 11.00 City tour of Durres

Durres (description tour) - One of Albania's oldest cities, the country's main sea port, the second largest industrial center after Tirana. Durres lies

on a small peninsula on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The city was colonized by the Greeks in 627 B.C. It was named Epidamnos, which later became

Dyrrachium. From the Venetian Tower at the harbor the Medieval Town Wall leads to the amphitheater (capacity 15,000 spectators) dating back to

the 2nd century AD. and containing an early Christian Crypt with a rare wall mosaic.

WHAT TO VISIT

Visit the APHITHEATER

12.45 – 14.00 Time for lunch in Berat

14.00 – 17.00 Walking tour of Berat Fortress

Berat (description tour) - Known as the “City of one thousand windows” and is declared a Museum City”. Berat, overshadowed to

the east by Tomorr Mountain 2415 m, and is an ancient Illyrian settlement founded in the 4th & 5th centuries B.C. on the territory of

the Illyrian tribe of Desarettes. The town is composed of 3 parts; Gorica, situated on the far side of the river; Mangalem, situated on

the fortress side of the river and the Residenial quarter within the fortress known as KALAJA. The old part of the city has some

religious buildings like mosque and Byzantine churches. The old name of the city was ANTIPATREA.

WHAT TO VISIT...

THE FORTRES –

THE ONUFRI’s MUSEUM –

18.30 – 19.00 - A short walking tour of Vlora city center, at Independence square

19.10 - Check in the hotel and prepare for dinner

DINNER

***Menu***

3 course meal

No drinks included

Accommodation and overnight in Vlora




DAY 03: Vlora – Butrinti - Saranda

08.00 – Breakfast in the hotel

09.00 – After breakfast in the hotel meet the group and depart along the Albanian Riviera

Continue driving along the high mountain and fascinated view of Albanian beauty and arriving to LLogara national park, stop for

refreshments and continue southward to Albanian Riviera, passing by villages of Dhermi, Himara, and Porto Palermo bay, with its

long history buffs, from the Mediterranean pirates to the stronghold of Ali Pasha.

13.30 – Upon arrival in Saranda, continue to Butrinti National Park.

This impressive walking tour will stir your imagination about the ancient word during the peak of the Roman power and the classical

Greek mythology. Start with the Asclepius temple, theatre, Roman portico and baths, early Christian baptistery, byzantine basilica,

defensive walls and their impressive gates.

WHAT TO VISIT

THE RUINS; THE ANCIENT CITY OF BUTRINTI; THE TAMPLE OF AESCULAPIUS; THE BAPTISERY; THE NYMPHEUM

THE GATE WITH TOWERS

15.30 – 16.00 Bus transfer to a local farm in Xare.

16.00 – 18.30 XARE FARM – CITRUS PLANTATIONS ( OPTIONAL ) 15 EURO –PAX

Visit the local farm growing citrus fruits. Mr. Dhimiter Kote, a senior farming specialist and the head of the local commune of Xare,

who is going to inform you about the current trend of farming in this area, new business developments, marketing and distribution of

the produce all over the country and also export to neighboring countries.

Transfer to Saranda.

19.00 - Dinner suggested in Lekuresi Castle

DINNER

HOTEL OR LOCAL RESTAURANT

***Menu***

3 course meal

No drinks included

Accommodation and overnight in Saranda




DAY 04: Saranda – Gjirokastra

08.00 – Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and depart for Gjirokastra.

08.45 – 10.00 Stop en route to visit Mesapotam

The church of St. Nicolas was being built on the top of the ruins of a pagan temple, it has a distinguished byzantine architecture. The

ruins of surrounding walls of the Monastery and the square towers are older than the church itself. This is considered to be one of the

oldest and largest churches of the Byzantine period and has great religious and architectural values. The decorations and mosaics

within the church conceal animal motifs, while the outside walls are decorated with red bricks. The mural ornaments are in various

sizes and shapes and worth mentioning are one eagle, two dragoons, one lion and on the opposite side a mythological animal.

Mesopotam Paleo - Christian Byzantine Church - 1 euro / pp

12.00 – 15.00 Share cooking experience - SHOP – COOK AND SHARE TRADITIONAL FOOD

(depending on the season the experience can take place either in DHOKSAT village or in GJIROKASTER old town)

After a bus transfer to Gjirokaster area, we arrive in a small town. After a brief welcome, our host will lead us to purchase, pick up

the ingredients for a traditional cooking of the area. Everything from fresh garden salad, soup and main course of chicken or veal

will be an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the lunch and after this local interaction, we head toward the Old town of Gjirokaster.

15.45 – 18.00 Walking tour of Gjirokaster

Gjirokaster (description tour) - Many houses in Gjirokaster have a distinctive local style that has earned the city the nickname "Town

of the Stones", because most of the old houses have roofs covered with stones. Of a great importance and interesting to be visit, are

The Museum of Weapons (inside the castle)The Ethnographic Museum or known as the Enver Hoxha house, The Castle of

Gjirokaster, The characteristic house of Zekate, an important family in Gjirokaster.

WHAT TO VISIT

THE CASTLE –

ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM - THE ENVER HOXHA BIRTH HOUSE

17.30 – Check in the hotel and prepare for dinner

DINNER at a Local restaurant

***Menu***

3 course meal

No drinks included

Accommodation and overnight in Gjirokastra




DAY 05: Gjirokastra – Korca - Ohrid

07:30 – Meet the group and depart to OHRID city

Way to Kelcyra – Permet – Erseka to POGRADEC city - It’s a long ride through river valleys and mountain passes. Great scenic

natural ride. Many stop meeting with local people ….share experience with small enterprise local company

13:00 – Visit POGRADEC –lake city

15:00 – Leave POGRADEC and continue to Ohrid city way to St. Naum Monastery

This journey will take you to a monastic complex, known for its rich history of orthodox religion, some of the painting achievements

and wood carving, displayed within the church of St. Naum, a priest and scholar with a famous legacy. Tucked away in a middle of a

natural wonder of water spring, this site is a must for any traveller.

19:00 - Arrival in Ohrid / Check in hotel, enjoy the dinner and overnight

DINNER

***Menu***

3 course meal

No drinks included

Accommodation and overnight in Ohrid for 2 nights




DAY 06: Ohrid

08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel

09:00 – City tour of Ohrid

The highlight of the Ohrid tour include Church of St. Sophia, St.BogorodicaPerivlepta, St.JovanKaneo, St.Pantelejmon – Plaosnik,

Old Bazaar, Mesokastro Settlement, Kaneo Settlement, Ohrid Fortifications, King Samoil Fortress, Antique Theatre, Ohrid

Traditional Architecture, Icon museum

WHAT TO VISIT

ICON MUSEUM

KANEO SETTLEMENT

ST. SOPHIA CHURCH

12:30 – 13:00 Time for lunch in the old town of Ohrid

14:00 – Discover Ohrid lake

BOAT RIDE IN THE LAKE (Optional)

Afternoon at leisure in Ohrid

DINNER

***Menu***

3 course meal

No drinks included




DAY 07: Ohrid – Elbasan – Tirana

08.00 – Breakfast at the hotel

09.00 Transfer to the border with Albania and passing through Elbasan city to Tirana.

10:30 -12:00 Sightseeing of Elbasan includes the Ottoman castle, its main gate, city center and clock tower.

12.00 – 13.00 Drive to Tirana

13:00 – 14:30 Lunch in one of the local restaurants in Tirana

14:30 – 16:00 check in hotel and prepare for Tirana Sight seeing tour

16.00 – 18.00 City tour of Tirana

Explore the capital city of Albania, including some of the historical highlights, as city centre, Skenderbeg Statue, Et’hembey mosque,

Clock tower, Italian buildings and Martyr’s of the Nation Boulevard. Visit the ex-communist buildings, painted with vibrant colours

and the expansion of city.

WHAT TO VISIT

THE NATIONAL HISTORIC MUSEUM

THE STATUE OF GJERGJ KASTRIOTI SKANDERBEG; THE CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURE AND BUSSINES

THE PALACE OF CULTURE; THE MOSQUES OF HAXHI ET’HEM BEY; THE CLOCK TOWER

16.30 – 18.30 FREE AFTERNOON .

DINNER

***Menu***

3 course meal

No drinks included

Accommodation and overnight in Tirana




DAY 08: Tirana - Apt

08.00 – Breakfast in the hotel

09:00 - check out and start the morning tour

09:00 -10:00 Visit Mosaic of Tirana

10:00 – 11:30 Visit national Historic Museum

WHAT TO VISIT

THE NATIONAL HISTORIC MUSEUM

After visit museum option to make some shopping that can be on shopping malls (modern) or some traditional place that we

call bazar

12:30 – drive to apt

End of service




OUR BEST QUOTATION 3*** / 4**** accommodation

No / Pax

Price per person

DBL / Euro

SGL supplement / Euro

18 Pax

20 Pax

584

559

95

Hotels:

1) HOTEL PANORAMA 3*** or similar - KRUJA

2) HOTEL PARTNER 4**** or PANVARESIA ***similar - VLORA

3) HOTEL BRILANT 4**** or INTERNACIONAL or GRAND **** similar - SARANDA

4) HOTEL TIRANA INTERNACIOANAL or DORO 4**** **** similar – TIRANA

5) HOTEL MILENIUM 4**** or DONCO or BELVEDERE **** ( OHRID City )

Including:

Hotel Accommodation BB including continental breakfast Professional English speaking guide throughout the tour Meal service FULL Board, 7 DINNER / 7 LUNCH including 3 course meals plus 1 bottle water Deluxe coach A/C for the duration of the tour All ENTER-S AS PROGRAM

Not Including:

Portage – Luggage handling Gratuities or personal expenses FOLK show -KRUJA city 250 euro for group

HOTEL LOCATIONS AND ADDRESSES:




1. Hotel PANORAMA, is located in 400 meters from the city center (Post Office & city hall), at the entrance of the Old

Bazaar, in front of the Castle of Kruja..

Hotel Panorama, Kruje, Albania.

e-mail: [email protected]

Tel: 00355 511 2 3092

Mob: 00355 69 20 98 528, 00355 69 20 34 533

2. Hotel PARTNER, is located 1 km from the city center, on the main boulevard only 200 meters from the Port

Address: Rr. Pelivan Leskaj,Vlorë - Albania

Tel: +355 33408282

Fax: +355 33408788

Mobile: +355 694078108


3. Hotel BRILANT, is located 100 meters from the end of the city promenade, close to the beach front, opposite the Port

terminal.

Address: L.1, St. Saranda-Butrint, Saranda, Albania

Tel/fax: +35585226262; E-mail: [email protected]

4. Hotel DORO, is located 1.5 km from the city center. The hotel is between 2 of the most important junctions of the ring road,

before entering city center, from the north ( Durres & International Airport)

Hotel Address:

"Muhamet Gjollesha" Street, Md.38 H.1., Njesia Bashkiake nr 7, PO 1023, Tirane Albania

Tel: ++355 42 232 206

Mob: ++355 67 20 18 541

Fax: ++355 42 247 070

Web: www.hoteldorocity.com


5. Hotel MILLENIUM, is located on the southern end of lake promenade of the city, right on the water front.

Street: Kej Marshal Tito b.b. 6000 Ohrid, Macedonia

Tel: +389 46 263 361

Fax: +389 46 267 010

E-mail: [email protected]

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ALBANIA & OHRID 8 Days program - Kotisivukone 4 shkurti, perballe Sky tower, Tirana, Albania Tel: +355 4 2263879; Fax: +355 4 2253342; Emergency call: +355 69 4076620 Email: [email protected]