Albania: Mini UNESCO Food Tour – 4 Days
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96 hours
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Experience Albanian culinary tradition and Unesco heritage cultural sites. Most people would not know much but between the all-natural, delicious food, ancient cities bursting with legends and people with unique personalities, falling in love with Albania is assured. On this rustic tour, you’ll cook, eat and drink with old ladies in the countryside, explore thousand-year-old cities like Berat, Gjirokaster and the Archaeological park of Butrint (all Unesco World Heritage sites), and discover the untouched nature of the South.
HIGHLIGHTS
– The narrow alleys and castle of the city of “a thousand windows” of Berat
– Durrës’s City Walls, street – art and the Ampthitheatre
– The Albania Riviera
– The Bazaar built of stone of Gjirokastra
– A hypnotic spring and a coffee break in the middle of waterfalls
– A stroll through Albanian history in Butrint and Lekursi Castle
– The fresh seafood in the Southern Coast and mind-relaxing sight in Llogara National Park
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Sightseeing tour of Berat UNESCO via Durres
Accommodations
Overnight in Berat
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Durres
Today, we travel to Durrës. Set off on a guided tour of the City Walls, Byzantine Forum, Roman Thermal Baths, the Venetian Tower and the Amphitheater and enjoy the city’s street art around the ancient ruins.
Berat Castle
Transfer to Berat passing through suggestive hills full of olive trees. Head for lunch in a local restaurant facing the city. Get settled in the hotel and head out for a guided tour admiring the citadel / castle of Berat with the Red Mosque, recognized by its solitary minaret, and the many Byzantine Churches like the Holy Trinity Church and the St. George Church. Step inside a local home inside the castle of Berat for a coffee, raki and dessert break. The King Mosque, the Halveti Tekke and the arched bridge of Gorica, built in 1780 are the other attractions that await you in the Medieval Center of Berat after the Castle visit. Enjoy the rest of the day to wander in the two main districts of Mangalem and Gorica.
Sightseeing tour of Gjirokastra UNESCO
Accommodations
Overnight in Gjirokaster
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Gjirokaster
Transfer to Gjirokaster to discover the city of “a thousand steps”. Soak up to the rich history of the castle and enjoy the view of the “city of stone” from above. Pass by the Ottoman Bazaar and historic wooden houses and visit Gjirokastra Obelisk dedicated to the first school of Gjirokastra and enjoy the 360º view from there. Stop for lunch in a small, local restaurant for a taste of the city’s authentic dishes. Step into Skenduli house, the nicest Ottoman tower house and listen to its history and details from the 10th generation of Skenduli family. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the streets of Gjirokastra.
Sightseeing tour of Butrint & the Blue Eye spring
Accommodations
Overnight in Saranda
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
The Blue Eye
Transfer to the Blue Eye and marvel at the spring’s shades of blue and nature around it.
Butrint National Park
Drive to Butrint and set off on a guided tour with a local guide. Marvel at 2500 year of history embedded in the Amphitheater, the Castle, the Churches and the Lion Gate.
Ksamil Beach
Drive to Ksamil and enjoy a treat of a lunch at The Mussel House. Spend your afternoon in Ksamil and on the way back to Saranda visit the Lekursi Castle overseeing the city.
Tirana via Vlore & Riviera Road
Accommodations
Hotel accommodation in Tirana is not included on tour
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Ali Pasha Castle
En route to the city of Vlore, explore the Ali Pasha Castle with your Tour Director. – Marvel at the architecture and listen to entertaining legends about the man who build it, Ali Pashe Tepelena. Stop for lunch at a rustic local restaurant along Shushica river.
Vlore
Visit the city of Vlore in the afternoon. Hometown to the National Independence movement, visit the Flag Square with its Independence Monument right in the center, the Muradie Mosque and Vlore Lungomare. Transfer to Tirana. (Hotel accommodation in Tirana is not included on tour) Transfer to Tirana in late afternoon.
What‘s Included
Guided sightseeing tours and select entrance fees x 3
3 nights in handpicked hotels
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
Anything else not mentioned in inclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Single supplement € 80
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Double Room Occupancy
3 nights in handpicked hotels
3 guided sightseeing tours and
Group Tour
Duration: 4 days
Private deluxe motor coach
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Discovering Albania from inside
rolandmodestpv,,Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The 7-days Good Albania Tour was amazing. Friendly people, local food and UNESCO World Heritage sites. But above all, a very kind and experienced guide/driver (Florian). I would warmly recommend this tour to all those who are interested in getting to know this beautiful country, its people, and their way of life. Roland Vandeputte (Belgium); 20 October 2024
Enchanting tours with Good Albania!
pamelasL3931BL,,Jun 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We added an extra day to make this a 5 day tour, as unfortunately we couldn't make the 6 day tour, and it was FANTASTIC! Flori was our guide and from the start it was obvious he's been doing this for years and has a job he loves and does very well. We appreciated that he was attentive to our individual interests as he took us to beautiful and impressive sight after sight, made sure we were very well fed, had comfortable and convenient accommodations while allowing for some needed down time in between it all. We even enjoyed the relaxing stops along the road for refreshments with gorgeous views! Hopefully we'll get back one day and be able to book some of the longer "Good Albania" tours as well.
Beautiful Albania and Excellent “Good Albania”
adjanm2023,,Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very good. The tour guide, Florian, was very helpful and always tending to our needs especially we have a toddler with us.
Spectacular to repeat
928linog,,Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He drove us for 3 days on the roads of Albania (with dirt roads) a very nice experience. We also had a great time in company.
Good experience
Jorge O,,Aug 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The itinerary was very good. Every place we visited and every stop we made to see the views and take photos was wonderful. The guide took us to the best homemade restaurants in each place for meals. The hotels we stayed in were perfect with unbeatable views. From the moment he picked us up until the moment he dropped us off, he tried to help us in every way possible. In the afternoons he left us some time to rest to regain strength and in the evenings he left us free time for ourselves. The guide was a very good person and a better driver but as a guide he left a lot to be desired. Although on balance this tour has compensated us a lot, we expected a little more wisdom about the history of your country.
Amazing experience with Good Albania!
turistA0802,,Jun 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Five star for this amazing tour agency. We had a 4-day Albania tour with Flori – great guide, safe driver, absolutely wonderful, friendly young man. He took good care of us the entire time, his lunch choices were always great. We stayed in good centrally located comfortable hotels. But most important – Flori showed us so many beautiful places in this amazing country. We highly recommend visit Albania and book with Good Albania agency!
Excellent!!!!
SalvatoreB468,,Oct 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What can I say...since the telephone contact they showed great professionalism...I took a 4 day UNESCO tour of Albania with Mimi that more than a guide proved to be a super travel companion!...serious, professional, of excellent culture...then I did one day in Kosovo, Prizren, but Rando sensed that I could like it and made me visit Pristina as well, well beyond the schedule and time...he too was a great and pleasant travel companion...what can I say, I told him that I am a magnet enthusiast and the next day he brought me two magnets at the hotel, before I took the return flight...I traveled a lot, even with several tours / guides, but such interest and transport for customer satisfaction that I found with Good Albania ...well, never seen before, not even remotely... thank you very much and see you next year for Montenegro.
Erand best tour guide 2020
danielgE7292MS,,Oct 30, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gjirokaster is a must visit. We enjoyed soaking in the Ionian sea. Authentic Albanian food was great as well.
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