Landing in Tirana, at the International Tirana Airport “Mother Therese” You will be welcomed by the staff of our agency and accompanied to the hotel where you will be staying the first night. Some visits of the city maybe planned, but it will be decided upon the time of arrival.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Dinner

In the morning we will start our journey with the town of Pogradec. This town is located on the shores of the Ohrid Lake, which is one of the oldest and deepest lake in the world. It is also rich in flora and fauna. As a result of which this lake is also UNESCO classified. In Pogradec we can decide to have a walk on the city’s promenade by the side of the lake. Lin – Tushemisht 40 min; After we will continue our trip by the shores of this lake and stop in another village by the lakeside, Lin. Once in Lin you can see people out riding boats in the Lake. Why not? We can take a ride on a boat, too. We will then carry on to Tushemisht. A small village on the shore of Lake Ohrid, this place served as a natural setting for the filming of some of the greatest movies of our country. The lake and the mountains on the horizon offer you a breathtaking view! What’s better than this quiet and very beautiful village for an evening of relax?!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our journey will shift towards Voskopoja, also known as Moscopole. It is a small mountain village, and along with a few other local settlements is considered a holy place by local Orthodox Christians. The remaining churches in the region are among the most representative of 18th century ecclesiastical art in the Balkans. There is a combination of mild valley climate in the lower parts and true Alpine climate in the higher regions. Favorable climate conditions make this center ideal for winter, summer, sport and recreation tourism. After we are finished with the visits of Voskopoja, we will head towards Korca.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we will head towards Farma Sotira, positioned in the middle of the most beautiful forests in south Albania. This farm is designed to give you the relax you need for your vacations. There are more than 100 cows in out farm, more than 300 sheep, chickens, ducks, fishes and horses of course. In the afternoon we are going to walk around the magnificent hills around the farm. We are going to taste the fish of the house as well. Then we will leave on the direction of Benje, the famous thermal waters of Benje, which are located in a very scenic surrounding under the Katiu Ottoman Bridge. We will profit of swimming in those thermal waters. The water temperature is 26-32ºC. We will explore as well the Canyon of Langarica, through the rocks of whom crosses the Langarica River, also known as “the blessed river” by the locals because of its thermal waters. You will have the opportunity to explore the canyon and you discover yourself a panorama of high rocky ‘walls’, a mountain river under your feet, clear blue sky and fresh air. To put a beautiful end to our journey, we will stop at the city of Permet. Benje – Permet 20min ; Also known as the city of flowers, Permet, is also famous for its exquisite cuisine. Traditional products of Permet are the Gliko, made of different kind of fruits. Let’s try them! Permet is also known for its folkloric music, which we will have the opportunity to enjoy tonight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start today with rafting at Vjosa river in Permet for about 10 km. The rafting adventure will last for about 2 hours. Permet – Gjirokaster 1h 10min After lunch we continue our journey in the direction of Gjirokastra known as the “stone city”. The stoned city will reveal you its special characteristics which made UNESCO list this city too as a World Heritage Site. “Chronicle in stone” is the novel of Ismail Kadare, where he describes his city. Enver Hoxha, the communist dictator is from Gjirokastra too. The visits planned for today are the castle of the city, as well as one of the characteristic houses known as “Skenduli house”.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will continue the day with the visit of “Blue eye”, a natural water spring A popular tourist attraction, the clear blue water of the river bubbles forth from a stunning, more than fifty-meter-deep pool. Later we will go down to the Riviera. We will visit the archeological site of Butrint protected by UNESCO. This site is also part of the 1001 wonders of the world. You can find almost everything in this park, remains from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Venetians. The rich flora and fauna as well as the romantic views make this place quite paradisiac. Butrint – Qeparo 1h 20min In the afternoon we will make our way through various typical Albanian villages this day and we will be able to stop and visit some of them like Himara, Qeparo, etc.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Qeparo is divided in two parts: The New village and the Old village. Today we will head for the Old Village or known as the Upper Qeparo, an abandoned village on the top of a mountain 450m above the sea level. We will go for trekking towards this village. You will notice that Qeparo is connected by a small steep winding road that cuts quickly up a hillside covered in olive trees. After we get on the top of the Old Village, we will get rewarded with a breathless view of mountains surrounded by bright blue sea. To get a little relaxed from this walk, you can enjoy sunbathing in the beach. Qeparo – Llogara 1h 30min Later our journey will shift towards the National Park of Llogara. This park full of vegetation and well known for its rich flora and fauna is the ideal place to admire the Albanian southern coast. You may do various hikes in this area.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Llogara – Narte 1h This morning we will continue our journey towards the Lagoon of Narta, located in the city of Vlora. The Lagoon of Narta is recognized as an important Bird and Plant Area of international importance. Within the lagoon, there are two islands located, with Zvërnec Island being the largest. A wooden footbridge connects mainland to the island, where a 13th-century monastery is located. Visit of the monastery. Narta – Berat = 1h 40min During this day we will visits another site protected by UNESCO, city of Berat, known of its characteristic architecture. Best known as "The city of 1000 windows" you will be charmed by its white houses and steep streets that offer you a special promenade. During a walk, you will see the Castle, many mosques, the Onufri Museum and the Ethnographic Museum.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will come back to Tirana. City of vivid colors and night life. While walking around the city you will discover a mosque, a catholic cathedral and an orthodox one, not located far from each other, which shows about the religious harmony in our country. The visit of the National Museum located on Skanderbeg Square will be a nice introduction to the rich Albanian history as well. In the evening, we recommend you to enjoy the night life of the capital in the district of Blok: Once reserved to the communist nomenclature is now a trendy neighborhood and the place where you can have a drink or find a nice restaurant to relax after your last day.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner