Albania – Nature, History & Faith
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Route: Poznań/Warsaw – Tirana – Shkodra – Theth – Koman – Lac – Golem – Kruja – Berat – Gjirokastra – Butrint – Saranda – Vlora – Tirana
1.DAY
Poznań/Warsaw → Tirana – Shkodra
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Flight from Poznań or Warsaw to Tirana
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Depending on arrival time: transfer to Shkodra region
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Overnight stay in Shkodra area
4.DAY
Free Day
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Full day of relaxation on the Adriatic coast
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Overnight stay in Golem
7.DAY
Butrint – Saranda – Vlora
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Guided tour of Butrint Archaeological Park (UNESCO site)
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Visit Saranda, a 2000-year-old city and capital of the Albanian Riviera
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Free time along the seaside promenade
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Evening transfer to Vlora & overnight stay
2.DAY
Shkodra – Theth National Park
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Excursion to Theth National Park (est. 1966), located in the heart of the Northern Albanian Alps – also called the “Accursed Mountains”
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Walking tour through local villages, optional trekking for nature lovers
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Overnight stay in Shkodra area
5.DAY
Kruja – Tirana – Golem
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Kruja: stroll through the historic bazaar street with antique shops and local handicrafts
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Tirana city tour:
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BUNK’ART2 Museum
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Cemetery of Mother Teresa’s mother and sister
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Skanderbeg Square & Palace of Culture
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Ethem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower
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St. Paul’s Cathedral
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Enver Hoxha’s Pyramid
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Return to Golem for overnight stay
8.DAY
Tirana → Poznań/Warsaw
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Transfer to Tirana Airport
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Flight to Poznań or Warsaw
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End of pilgrimage/tour
3.DAY
Koman Lake – Lac – Golem
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Scenic boat trip on Koman Lake
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Stop at Shala River estuary, known as the “Albanian Thailand” → swimming and leisure time
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Continue by boat to Berisha pier
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Lunch in a traditional mountain farmhouse with local specialties & wine tasting
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Visit to St. Anthony’s Sanctuary in Lac
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Overnight stay in Golem
6.DAY
Berat – Gjirokastra
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UNESCO World Heritage city of Berat, known as the “City of a Thousand Windows”
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Visit the Onufri Icon Museum (housing the most important icons in Albania)
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Tour of Berat Castle and the Old Town
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Wine tasting at the famous Cobo Winery with local cheeses and olives
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Overnight stay in Gjirokastra region