Top Albania Shore Excursions - page 3

The fascinating old centre of Gjirokaster is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Largely medieval, with some lovely architecture to admire, reflecting the town’s wealthy past, it is built on a hill overlooking a valley and mountains. This interesting museum will give a good impression of the way of living in Albania during the Ottoman period. For lunch we will leave town and drive to a nearby lake, where some specialties of the area can be tasted. On our way back to Saranda, we will pass from the national park Syri I Kalter. In this peaceful forest, we will walk (5 min) to the crystal clear spring called Blue Eye, where 900 m3 water per minute is coming from deep down the earth. If time permits, there will be a short coffee break at the restaurant next to the fast streaming river in the park, before heading back to the port of Saranda.

The Albanian riviera may prove to be a source of great surprises and Saranda is one of the cities that can better meet the expectations of young people. The nightlife that beautiful town on the coast offers is really varied: Here's a quick guide to get an idea of how to have fun at night. Brace yourselves because you'll be spoilt for choice on how to organise your tour of the nightlife of Saranda ... but if you have no desire to organize and want to play it safe, join our tour. The classic promenade where young people spend the whole evening strolling. Thousands of people and a great chance to make meetings enjoyable and, Why not, tow. The road is very wide and the entrance to the machines is forbidden; is, in addition to, lined with many places where drinking by spending little money.

On this tour we will explore The National Park of “Blue Eye,” and The Fortress Lekuresi. Both sites are attractive tourist places, both rich in history and beauty. It’s a very picturesque area, where crystal clear water gushes out from within the mountain Mali i Gjërë. This actual spring is the largest and a most interesting source among the other 18 springs that flow from Mali i Gjërë. It has been declared a Natural Monument and has an oval shape similar to the shape of an eye. The spring has great depth, which goes up to 50m, and it’s surrounded by dense and lush vegetation. All in all, the area offers a great time out for adults, as well as for children.

We shall drive over the mountains to the scenic Drinos valley to see Gjirokastra, the austere stone city perched on the Wide Mountain. One of the most famous mediaeval towns of the region the city dates back to the 3rd century BC. We shall visit the mighty fortress, the old Bazaar and the 300 years old Skenduli house as one of the best representatives of the original architecture of Gjirokastra. We shall visit Benja thermal baths..A stone bridge arcs over a winding stretch of brilliantly blue-green water. Built-in the Middle Ages, it has been letting people cross the sulfur-rich river since the days of the Ottoman Empire. Warm water rushes beneath it, providing a relaxing treat for those who visit. Near the bridge, you’ll find the the Benja Thermal Baths, born from the geothermal waters near Përmet, Albania. The heated water flows down the river unless it gets diverted into one of the several human-made pools. They’re a splendid spot for a hot soak on a crisp, cool day.

Experience the natural and historical beauties of Albania. This tour will take you to UNESCO sites like Berat , Gjirokaster and Butrint. Explore the nature of the south like Osum Canyon and the famous riviera. Taste local food and wine and meet a local family who lives inside the castle of Berat. Walkthrough the natural parks of Bogove and Butrint and enjoy the views of Roshnik village located in Berat

Explore one of the oldest and best wine-producing regions in Albania and know the history of Berat; how it started producing wines in the 8th century BC. Meet the families who started growing grapes in their own gardens and backyards so they could create Rakia and wine for personal consumption. Eat lunch in a small village and walk in the vineyards We are proud to tell that Berat has its indigenous grape called Puls/Pules – Though originally used to make rakia, a traditional fruit brandy popular in Albania, this grape now yields some of the finest dry white wines in the country. With its delicate floral bouquet and a long finish, this could be a worthy addition to your wine cellar. This grape grows in the Berat County of Albania. Guided Tour Roshnik village Cobo & Alpeta winery Lunch in the village Nature&Social impact Culture&Heritage Food&Wine Customized tour ( you can customize this tour )

This Holiday package includes 2 nights of accommodation in 3 stars stylish small hotel in the center of Ksamil with an italian, mediterranean Restaurant Included: The breakfast of 2 days & the lunch of 2 days for 2 people The place is very hospitable and the owners organize various music evenings for guests You will feel like home there Enjoy your vacations

We are a community of certified local guides. This is a must do tour, it is personal only for your group, its fun, economic, educative

At Albania My Way we pay attention to the local flavors which makes our country unique and are committed to make our guest feel those characteristics. We also are sensitive to our guest request and will accommodate their needs accordingly, either they need more history, more on communism time, more hiking, etc. We are here to give the best of our country.

Spend a day with a local learning about the Communist history of Albania. First, take a 3-hour walking tour around the capital city of Tirana with stops at the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Boulevard of National Martyrs, Enver Hoxha's villa, and more. Have lunch in a local restaurant, then hop in a car for a driving tour of more Communist sites and visits with locals.

Get out of Tirana and explore Albania’s Ottoman past on this full-day tour. Depart from your Tirana hotel or port with a guide and make your way to the ruins at Apollonia. Admire the architecture of the Apollonia Monastery. Continue onto Berat and explore the scenic streets of the town.

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Durres is the second largest city in Albania and the most important city of the antiquity in the Adriatic coast line. The venetian tower, the ancient walls, the roman amphitheater the biggest that the Romans build in the region, the Byzantine Forum, The Wall Mosaic , the small chapel in the amphitheater are some of the city main tourist attractions. Continue to the oldest cognac factory in Albania that was founded in 1933. With a surface of 40Ha the factory produces 13 types of wines as well as different types of brandies, raki and liquors. After tasting the best wines and liquors we continue toward Kruja, the center of Albanian Nationalism. Located in an altitude of 608m above the sea level Kruja is one of the most important cities in Albania, known as the center of Albania in Medieval period and hometown Skanderbeg, the Albanian National hero. *Minimum Pax - 15

I'm from Saranda. I'm a natural local guide and I'm really passionated to welcome the guests. Actually I have designed unique experiences which are totally different in a great harmony with each other such as knowledges about our culture and traditions, visiting archeological nearby spots and exploring the hidden corners of nature. Every visiting of those spots will be the most of your journey where you can take many pics. That experience is about having awesome fun by discovering the coolest places you haven't seen anywhere.

Everyone can do things by their own selves but being guided by a local makes it more unique and approaches you closer to the real lifestyle and culture of this country.