2-Day Guided Tour of Albanian Riviera

2-Day Guided Tour of Albanian Riviera

By BTOURS Albania

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Free cancellation available
2d
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Multiple languages

Overview

Visit the best of Albanian Riviera in 2 days without rushing, staying overnight in the lively city of Saranda, enjoying the evening in this Resort City, full of nightlive, visit the most important Unesco sites in the south. Lets us organise everything for you, to make it a wanderfull holiday.

Activity location

Apollonia Archaeological Park
- Pojan, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hotel Opera
- 1 Rruga Urani Pano
- 1016, Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania

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2-Day Guided Tour of Albanian Riviera

2d
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 07:00

Price details

€169.15 x 1 Adult€169.15

Total

15% off

What's included, what's not

1 Night Accommodation in Saranda
Entrance Fee: Apollonia Park, Bylis Park, Gjirokaster Castle, Blue Eye
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Guide throughout the tour
Lunches
Service charge
Sunbed & Parasol in the beach of Ksamil

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Tirana - Apollonia - Bylis - Saranda 260 km (Total 4 Hours drive)

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight in Saranda 3-4 Star Hotel, Breakfast included

Apollonia Archaeological Park

2h
Admission ticket included

We will leave Tirana at 07. 30 and drive towards Fier. First stop will be Apollonia Archaeological Park. 120 km from Tirana, Approx. 2 hours. Apollonia, was a Greek colony founded in the 6th century BC. It had a strong Illyrian element and was built in the lands of the Illyrian, Taulantii tribe. The city took its name from the god Apollo. The city grew due to its strategically important harbour, and deposits of asphalt which was valuable for caulking ships. Apollonia continued to flourish under Roman rule and was noted by Cicero as a great and important city. The site is approximately 1 km from the Via Egnatia. The city began to decline in the 3rd century AD when its harbour started to silt up. Among the ruins of Apollonia can be found the portico of a temple, an Odeon theatre, a Library,

Bylis

1h
Admission ticket included

Second stop will be Byllis 43 km from Apollonia Approx. 50 min driving. Byllis Archaeological Park, or the ancient city of Byllis, is one of the oldest Illyrian civilisation. The Theatre of Bylis, built at the beginning of the 3rd century BC with a capacity of 5000 seats, one of the greatest works of the time. Bylisi is located on the right side of the Ballsh-Tepelen road, only 35 km from Fieri, and 1.5 km from the centre of Hekal village.

Saranda

Drive towards Saranda with a stop to Cold water of Tepelena. Driving to Saranda from Apollonia Park will be 145 km Approx.. 2.30 min. Saranda takes its name from the Forty Saints Monastery a 6th century Byzantine monastery. It is thought that the Monastery was a major Byzantine pilgrimage site. Overnight in Saranda

Day 2: Saranda - Ksamil - Butrint - Blue eye - Gjirokaster - Tirane

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Butrint

After Breakfast drive to Butrinti archaeological Park. Guided visit inside the park and museum. The Butrint National Park is the most famous attraction in the south of Albania and the UNESCO World Heritage site is the most visited archaeological park in the country. Entrance tickets not included.

Ksamil

15 min drive from Butrint to Ksamil Resort Town. Composed of beautiful beaches and 3 islands, bars and restaurants, will spent about 3 hours on your own, time for lunch and swimming will be included.

The Blue Eye

1h
Admission ticket included

Continue our tour towards Blue Eye. The Blue Eye Albania is a natural spring with a magical blue colour. The spring has become a touristic attraction, because of its beauty. Located 35 km from Butrint driving time 1 hour.

Gjirokaster

Further we drive to Gjirokaster the city of Stones. The city of Gjirokastra is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most attractive tourist sites of the country. Perched on the eastern side of the Wide Mountain (Mali i Gjërë), the city began as a fourth century castle, which is today the greatest castle in the whole country. Inside the fortress is the Museum of Weapons, where weapons of different periods up until the Second World War are displayed. Gjirokastra is known as “The City of Stone” Free time and Lunch in Gjirokaster old town. Depart for Tirana.

Location

Activity location

Apollonia Archaeological Park
- Pojan, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hotel Opera
- 1 Rruga Urani Pano
- 1016, Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania
Proper Pizza "Stadiumi Dinamo"
- Tiranë, Tirana County, Albania
Kolegji Universitar Logos
- 1001, Tiranë, Tirana County, Albania

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