Albania Durrës Tours

Meet with our representatives at Durres Port “Start the tour from Durres port and Depart to Berat one of the most fascinating Albanian towns with a mixture of cultural influences. Being more than the 2400-year-old, the town it is one of the most attractive towns in Albania. Established in the 3rd century B.C by an Illyrian tribe of central Albania with a protective castle, it was known as the fortified city of Antipatrea. In 1417 the town was occupied by the Turks who build quite a few mosques in the area below the town’s old castle. Berat is situated at the foot of Tomorri Mountain and on the shores of River Osum. Built almost all, in white on a slope of green with the river at its feet, it offers a striking view as soon as it becomes visible. It is famous for its white-washed houses with their many windows which, seem to have been built on top of each other, which give it the nickname “town of a thousand windows”. Because of these, the town retains a unique style of architecture, with narrow and stone-paved streets. The castle is unique in Albania and among the few in the world that still has houses and inhabitants within its walls, going on their life’s at the same place their predecessors did centuries ago. Then we will have lunch in the best local restaurant. Also option visit Cobo Winery one of the best family-run winery in Albania, where we will try different wines & Raki. Drive back to Durres. Visit of the Amphitheatre from outside and the old walls and the area known as the forum. Return to the ship.

Kruje is a historic Albanian town perched on the side of a mountain. Originally inhabited by the Albani Illyrian tribe, it was also the capital of the first Albanian state in the Middle Ages, the Principality of Arber, before becoming the capital of the Kingdom of Albania. The town is also known for being recaptured by Albanian hero Skanderberg from the Ottomans in 1443. Today, the town is home to the Skanderbeg Museum, the national Ethnographic Museum, Kruja Castle and the Old Bazaar. The tour of Kruje includes all of these sites, plus the WatchTower, the Cave of Sari Salltik at the top of the Holy Mountain, and a traditional lunch where you can sample Tave Dhehu, one of the national dishes. After soaking up the history and sights of this historic town with its panoramic mountain views, the tour returns to the hotel. 

Welcome to the city inhabited for almost 3000 years. The town which was the birthplace of emperors, and visited by apostles and other characters of the ancient world. The city was full of legends and ancient ruins, which are silent witnesses of a flourishing period and old stories that blend in harmony with the rhythms of modern life. The city with broad beaches and mild climate, with one of the most significant seaports on the Adriatic coast, the capital of famous musicians and poets, old quarters alive with luxurious bars and modern buildings. The city with hospitable people is always ready to welcome visitors and guests. These are what you will find in Durres, one of the most crucial tourist attractions across Albania.

The city of Berat sprawls over a winding valley, flanked by imposing cliffs with Ottoman era homes clinging to the edge. Atop of one hill sits Berat Castle and its citadel, punctuated with cobbled streets and historic homes, some inhabited since antiquity. The winding streets are steep and made of stone, many impassable by car. Houses are built into the side of the mountain and feature typical Ottoman windows, and ornate stone work. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and fields home to a burgeoning wine industry and many agritourism sites. Our day tour to Berat will give you time to explore the castle and fortress, Byzantine churches, mosques, and icons by the famous Albanian painter Onufri. You can visit the medieval center, the Jewish quarter and the Helveti Teke, learning about the unique cohabitation of various religious groups over the years. The guide will take you to the old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica, connected by the Gorica Bridge which sits atop the Osumi River. Wine tasting is also on the menu, as is an overview of winemaking in the region, and a sample of delicious local cuisine.

This exclusive tour is consisted of many different countries to include Turkey, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Greece with an exciting itinerary to let you enjoy the Adriatic coast and the Balkans entirely where you will also get to see Aegean Region and experience a tasty journey through Greece. TOUR ROUTE: Istanbul – Bursa (Uludag) - Kusadasi - Troy - Canakkale – Gallipoli - Edirne/Turkey Sofia/Bulgaria - Thessaloniki - Kalambaka/Greece- Ohrid/Macedonia - Durres/Albania - Budva/Montenegro - Dubrovnik/Croatia - Mostar - Split /Bosnia - Zagreb/Croatia - Ljubljana/Slovenia

Beaches and beauty in Albania, the hidden bargain of the Balkans. Albania is a country on the shores of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas part of the Mediterranean; therefore this product is aimed at those who would like to combine a relaxing holiday on the beach with some cultural visits. The visits have been left on alternate days in order to give you the chance to relax after an intensive day tour before taking the next day trip.

Discover Albania from Corfu, this is a combination of a classic tour of Albania. It also gives you the chance to explore the island of Corfu and its Old fortress which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition to the major highlights visited, this tour includes also the southeastern part of Albania which offers a combination of cultural monuments, magnificent natural landscapes, and tasty cuisine.

In this trip you will discover Albania, in its more rapresantative sites, historical cities, museums, cultural places. They are a lot attractive, unique and authentically thing from the undiscovered Albania. These kind of tour is rich in information and sightseeing. Our proposal is an 8 classical day, but of course it can be tailor-made, according to the request of our clients.

7 Day Tour around some of the treasures of history and archeology of Albania,part of UNESCO heritage.

11 DAYS GRAND TOUR OF ALBANIA