4 Capitals Of Western Balkan 14 Days

Today you will arrive in Tirana, Albania and our staff will meet you at the airport. The pickup time is from 13:00 to 14:00 at Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza. We will check in straightway at our hotel.  At 17:00 pm the guide will meet you at the hotel for the presentation meeting and a short walking tour of Tirana, about 2 hours. Right after we will go to a restaurant in Blloku area for our welcoming dinner with traditional food.   Overnight in Tirana

Today we will start visiting the town of Durres, our main port and beach on the Adriatic Sea. Durres has significant importance in our history, as one of the oldest Albanian towns with Greek and Roman influence since the VII century BC. Here we will have a chance to visit:  -The amphitheater of II century AD, the biggest in Balkan;  -The town center  In the second part of the day, we will travel towards the town of Berat and will drive to the nearby village of Roshnik, known for its vineyards and the production of wine and local spirits. Traditional lunch will be waiting for us and we will have a chance to try some special local wine made of the Puls grape variety, growing at high altitudes in villages around.     In the afternoon we will check in at our boutique hotel in the old town and will go to explore Berat, known for its unique architecture and part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Here we will visit:  - The IV century BC fortress of Berat.  - The Onufri Byzantine Icon Gallery.  In the evening you can continue to explore the town of Berat.   Overnight in the old town of Berat

Our day will start by driving south towards Saranda, crossing the town of Vlora, the National Park of Llogora, and the Ionian coast. This whole trip goes along one of the most beautiful parts of Albania where the sea and mountains come together to shape this amazing landscape.   We will make a stop at Llogara pass, 1000 m above sea level, to enjoy the panorama and take pictures.  On the way, we will pass by small, beautiful villages, and in Himara we will make a lunch stop with the marvelous view of the crystal clear Ionian Sea between 13:00 to 14:00. Further down on our way will make a visit to Ali Pasha’s XIX century fortress, a real hidden jewel, well preserved until nowadays.  Late afternoon we will arrive in Saranda and you will have time to feel the atmosphere of this beautiful small town facing the Ionian Sea and Corfu Island.    Overnight in Saranda