What to do and see in Durres County, Durres County: The Best Cultural Tours

This tour of Albania & N. Macedonia combines the 2 UNESCO sites Ohrid and Berat and some of the most picturesque sites of South Eastern Albania, such as Korça and Pogradec, famous for their traditions, local culture and culinary wonders. This tour of Albania & N. Macedonia takes us through some of the best national parks: Ohrid Lake (UNESCO protected Natural Habitat), Galichica National Park and Drilon National Park.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for two overnights , Transport provided by the company , Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites, Professional tour guide, Hotel pick up in Tirana , Hotel drop off in Tirana, Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Drinks & Snacks, Souvenirs, Personal spending , Everything that is not mentioned in the included , * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, However, our recommendation is to tip the tour guide/driver 5 - 6 Euros per day/person , as an international practice to tip good service. , * Please note that prices are calculated on triple or quadruples room occupancy. , Double or single room occupancy is possible on extra charge. , The Triple/Quadruple room occupancy means you might share the room with other travellers, and/or the tour guide (whom could be males or females). , Double room occupancy is possible on 10 Euros extra charge per night per person. , Single room occupancy is possible on 20 Euros extra charge per night per person.

Meet at the lobby at 09:00 am. Cape of Rodon is located on the coast of Adriatic Sea on the west part of Albania. It is the biggest Cape in Albania. In the north of the Cape, streams the river of Ishmi. Start hiking toward Rodoni Castle where you will visit the Castle of Scanderbeg, which was built by him in 1451-1452. These Monasteries were: 1- Saint Anastasia 2- Saint Kollit, 3- Saint Mary, 4- Saint Ndout which still exists with its tatters. Before we turn back you may decide to take a stroll by the water, or (weather permitting) jump right into the sea to cool off. After the tour, we suggest optional lunch in a traditional local restaurant with traditional cuisine as Tave Dheu, Ferges, Tave Kosi, Byrek. Return back to Adriatik Hotel.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/Tour Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Transport with a/c vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea

We will have a short drive towards the hilly side of Western Albania. Our first stop will be one of the best wineries in Albania. Located on the top of the hills, next to a lake with an astonishing view of Adriatic Sea, these vineyards offer one of the most unique landscapes of Albania. The influence of the sun and the Mediterranean Sea make this land a privileged place for the cultivation of grapes. We invite you to enjoy the sun and discover the special wines of this vineyard. Our experience includes a vineyards tour, wine production and preservation process and wine, Raki and olive oil tasting. After this unforgettable experience, our tour continues through a medieval village of the area. We will stop by the villages castle, visit ruins of communist buildings and stop by an old mosque. Driving downhill on a sneaky road, we arrive in an Agro-tourism of the area, where we will have a delicious traditional lunch. We will be back in Tirana in the late afternoon.

Inclusions: Wine/Raki/olive oil tasting, Traditional lunch and one drink, Appetizers during the tastings , Professional tour guide, Transport provided by the company , Hotel pick up in Tirana , Hotel drop off in Tirana, Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol

Exclusions: Drinks & Snacks (apart from the ones mentioned in the included section), Souvenirs, Personal spending, Everything that is not mentioned in the included, * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, However, our recommendation is to tip the tour guide/driver 5 - 6 Euros per day/person , as an international practice to tip good service.

Visit seven countries on this Balkan tour, where you'll revel in the beauty, history and traditions of the Balkan nations. Explore the castles, churches, monasteries, mosques and the medieval towns, enjoy the breathtaking views over the Montenegreo coastline, Sava and Danube Rivers and Ohrid Lake, admire the wide range of different languages, ethnicities, and religions that co-exists in this part of Europe.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, 13 Nights Accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees as mentionned

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Health/Travel insurance, Other personal expenses

 Our Tour is unique, because you will be acquainted and you will see the highlights of Kruja and Preza castle ,which were the center of the struggle against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century, led by national hero Skanderberg. Today, the Kruja castle is home to the National Skanderberg Museum, remains of the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque, an ethnographic museum, a Turkish bath and a reconstructed bazaar. It also offers scenic views of the surrounding area .After you will continue your tour to Durres.There we will enjoy, the beautiful beaches of Adriatik Sea , so you will create a complete idea of Albanian relief by strolling from the hills of Kruja to the coast of Durres.There we will walk along the beach boulevard, soaking up the fresh air of the Sea .After we will have a seafood lunch, in one of the best restaurants by the sea

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Use of bicycle

Kruja and Sarisalltik Cave tour is a combination hiking and cultural day tour starting from Tirana. Kruja is a town just one hour drives from Tirana and has been the capital of Arberi principality on middle-age when on leading of our national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu, Albanians defeated the Ottoman Empire for 25 years.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

We can say that Montenegro is small country but Montenegro is full of contrast. You can find on a lot of forums explanation as a “country where less is more”, “in one day mountain and sea coast”, “wild beauty”. One is for sure the country where you can get in love in a lot of different ways. We have made this three days tour as an idea to show you as much as possible, but still trough the eyes of locals with authentic spirit and spontaneous flow.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide, 2 nights accommodation with breakfast

Exclusions: Lunches, Dinners, All Fees and Taxes

Albanians consider religious tolerance to be a fundamental value, one more deeply rooted in the Albanian tradition and its civic and moral values than experienced as a social practice, conviction or policy, that relies upon knowledge of different religions and acceptance of religious differences.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and Drinks

Closed to outsiders for much of the 20th century, Albania has long been Mediterranean Europe's enigma. Until fairly recently its rumpled mountains, fortress towns and sparkling beaches were merely a rumour on most travel maps. But, with the end of a particularly brutal strain of communism in 1991, Albania tentatively swung open its gates. The first curious tourists to arrive discovered a land where ancient codes of conduct still held sway and where the wind whistled through the shattered remnants of half-forgotten Ancient Greek and Roman sites. Quarter of a century after throwing off the shackles of communism, Albania's stunning mountain scenery, crumbling castles, boisterous capital and dreamy beaches rivalling any in the Mediterranean continue to enchant, but hurry here because as word gets out to what Albania is hiding, the still tiny trickle of tourists threatens to become a flood.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Airport transfers, Tickets: Entrance to the Castles and Museums

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Half day is enough to visit Kruja, the old capital of Albania. Located near Tirana, Kruja is the perfect day trip from the capital. Most of its visitors go there for the stunning old bazaar to buy pretty souvenirs like carpets, rugs, and bags. Kruja is also home to one of the oldest castles in the Balkans, which is definitely worth a look, too. Inside the castle’s walls, there is the Scanderbeg Museum, a museum dedicated to a military commander – widely considered by many Albanians to be a national hero. Tirana, is one of the most vibrant places to visit in the country. Tirana should at least include Scanderbeg Square, the heart of the town, and a stroll through Pedonalja, the main pedestrian street of the city that is lined with cafés, bars, theatres and cinemas. Located nearby are BunkArt2, a museum dedicated to the victims of the Communist regime, and the National Gallery of Arts, with artworks by some of the most famous.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes