After breakfast, depart for Tirana, the capital of Albania, a city in constant evolution. Once dull and gray, the city has experienced international growth post-communism, becoming a lively, colorful metropolis with a unique atmosphere. Fascinating, Tirana reflects both the past and the future of Albania.

Begin a guided tour of the city and its historic monuments (Et’hem Bey Mosque, government buildings, etc.).

Lunch in Tirana.

Visit the Museum of Secret Surveillance, opened in 2017 in a historic building.

OPTION: Take the cable car to Mount Dajti for stunning panoramic views of Tirana (€20 per person).

Dinner and overnight in Tirana.

Accommodation : Hôtel Doro City

https://hoteldorocity.com/contact-us/

Included services :

• Overnight
• Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  
  

After breakfast, depart for North Macedonia and head to Ohrid.

Arrival in Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage city and a stunning lakeside town, often considered the pinnacle of the Macedonian experience.

Discover its well-preserved historical heritage, including St. Jovan Church and the ancient theater dating back to the Roman Empire.

Continue to Bitola and visit the archaeological site of Heraclea Lyncestis, exploring the remains of this ancient city of the Macedonian Kingdom, founded in the 4th century BC.

Explore the City of Consuls, a Mediterranean-style town with churches, mosques, an old Ottoman bazaar, and beautiful neoclassical houses.

Continue your journey into Greece.

Dinner and overnight in Florina.

Accommodation : King Alexander

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Included services :

• Overnight
• Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

After breakfast, depart for the town of Kalambaka and have lunch.

Begin an afternoon dedicated to exploring the famous Meteora, impressive monasteries perched atop massive rock formations. Visit two of the most iconic monasteries, where you can admire Byzantine frescoes, ancient libraries, and enjoy spectacular views of the Thessaly Valley.

Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.

Accommodation : Hôtel Edelweiss

https://hotel-edelweiss.gr/

Included services :

• Overnight
• Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

After breakfast, continue your journey to Albania.

Visit Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site. Explore this ancient city, once occupied by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Venetians, featuring the ruins of these historic civilizations.

Continue to Saranda, one of Albania’s largest seaside resorts, located opposite the Greek island of Corfu.

OPTION: Enjoy lunch at a mussel farm restaurant by Lake Butrint, followed by a boat trip to learn about mussel cultivation in Albania (€20 per person).

In the evening, stroll along the Saranda promenade and enjoy a seafood dinner.

Dinner and overnight in Saranda.

Accommodation : Hotel Bahamas 4*

https://hotelbahamas.al/

Included services :

• Overnight
• Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Gjirokastra.

Upon arrival, admire the architecture of the two-story “remarkable” houses dating from the 17th century, a site that gives the impression of viewing a painting with a thousand windows.

Visit the Gjirokastra Citadel overlooking the town, and explore the Ethnographic Museum.

Continue to the port city of Vlora, from where Albanian independence was declared.

OPTION: Explore the old town of Vlora and enjoy a tasting of raki (Albanian brandy) in a specialized bar (€10 per person).

Dinner and overnight in Vlora.

Accommodation : Hôtel Bologna 4*

https://fr.magicstay.com/appart-hotel-vlore-ismail-qemali-street-G4KSVKCH.html

Included services :

• Overnight
• Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
• Entrance Gjirokastra fortress

After breakfast, drive to Apollonia of Illyria, the ruins of the largest ancient Greek city in Albania, founded in 625 BC.

Continue to Berat, a rare example of a city with typical Ottoman-era architecture.

Enjoy a panoramic visit of Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including its fortress “Kala” built on the heights of the city in the 13th century. Admire splendid panoramic views of the town and visit the Onufri Iconographic Museum.

Continue to Kruje.

Visit one of Europe’s oldest towns, including its old bazaar. Compared to Alexander the Great, Skanderbeg is a true hero in the Balkans for resisting the Ottoman Empire’s invasion.

OPTION: Folklore evening in Kruje with traditional dances and music (€250 per group).

Dinner and overnight in Kruje.

Accommodation : Hotel Panorama 4*

http://hotelpanoramakruje.com/

Included services :

• Overnight
• Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
• Entrance to Onufri museum
• Entrance at Apollonia Ylliria

Breakfast and free time until departure for the airport for your return flight.

Included services :

• Breakfast