🏛️ Archaeological & Historical UNESCO Albania

8 Days / 7 Nights – From Ancient Cities to Coastal Legends

All-Inclusive Experience | From €1,750 → €1,550

🌿 Albania Through Time

Theme: Ancient Civilizations, UNESCO Heritage & Local Flavors

🗓️ 8 Days / 7 Nights
🚐 Multi-City Cultural Journey
⭐ 4★, Boutique & Authentic Guesthouses
👥 Fully Guided or Self-Drive Option

🚗 Autonomy & Intensity

This is our Intense Archaeological & Historical Tour — designed for travelers who want depth, authenticity, and real connection with Albania.

Fully Guided Experience
Expert storytelling from Illyrians to modern Albania

Self-Drive Option
Curated GPS routes + full On Journey support

📍 Total Distance: ~1,000 km
🕒 Daily Drive: 2–3 hours

✨ All-Inclusive Experience

✔️ 7 nights accommodation (4★, boutique & guesthouse)
✔️ All meals included (traditional, seafood, vegetarian options)
✔️ 💧 Water + 🍷 1 drink per meal (beer, wine or soda) + ☕ coffee
✔️ 🥃 Bonus: Free traditional raki shots during the journey
✔️ Entrance fees (UNESCO sites, museums, castles)
✔️ Private transfers or self-drive assistance
✔️ 24/7 On Journey support
✔️ Flexible dinners & local experiences

🦅 Daily Themes, Itinerary & Drive

🏙️ Day 1 – Tirana: Layers of History

Theme: Communism, Archaeology & Identity

• National Archaeological Museum of Tirana

• Bunk'Art 2

• House of Leaves

• Pyramid of Tirana

🍴 Lunch: Era Restaurant
🍷 Dinner: Vila Ferdinand
🛏️ Overnight: Sky Hotel 2

🏛️ Day 2 – Berat (UNESCO)

Theme: Ottoman Heritage & Living Museum

• Berat Castle

• Onufri Museum

• Mangalem Quarter

• Bachelor Mosque

• Gorica Bridge

🍴 Lunch: Kapllani Restaurant

➡️ Return to Tirana

• Bunk'Art 1

🍷 Dinner: Fresku Restaurant
🛏️ Overnight: Sky Hotel 2

🚗 ~180 km | ~3–4 hrs

🏺 Day 3 – Ancient Civilizations

Theme: Illyrians & Romans

• Apollonia

• Byllis

🍴 Lunch: Traditional lamb/goat (Bylis area)

➡️ Continue to Tepelenë

• Tepelena Castle

🛏️ Guesthouse Zoi & Teri
🍷 Dinner: Fresh village cuisine (bio products)

🌄 Day 4 – Village Life & Progonat

Theme: Authentic Traditions

• Morning village experience

• Local lifestyle & organic products

➡️ Scenic drive along Vjosa River

🍴 Lunch: Uji i Ftohtë (river view)

➡️ Continue to Gjirokastër

🛏️ Hotel Cajupi
🍷 Dinner: Traditional (curated experience)

🕌 Day 5 – Gjirokastër (UNESCO)

Theme: Stone City & Ottoman Elegance

• Gjirokastër Castle

• Old Bazaar

• Skenduli House

🍴 Traditional cuisine
🛏️ Overnight: Gjirokastër

🏝️ Day 6 – Butrint & Blue Eye

Theme: Myth & Ancient Worlds

• Blue Eye

• Butrint National Park

🍴 Lunch: Butrint area

➡️ Continue to Sarandë

🛏️ Hotel Nertili
🍷 Dinner by the sea

🌊 Day 7 – Riviera & Ali Pasha Legacy

Theme: Coastal Legends & Relaxation

• Porto Palermo Castle (Ali Pasha Fortress)
  ☕ Coffee stop with panoramic sea view

➡️ Continue to Himarë

🏖️ Beach time & relaxation

🍴 Lunch: Hotel Rondos (seaside experience)

➡️ Scenic drive through Llogara National Park

🛏️ Overnight: Hotel Naos
🏊 Private pool | 🌊 Sea-facing location
🍷 Dinner: Hotel Naos

✨ A perfect blend of history, coastline and luxury — ending with a sunset escape above the Ionian Sea.

🌅 Day 8 – Return & Farewell

Theme: Scenic Departure

➡️ Return to Tirana / Airport

🚗 ~2.5 hrs scenic drive

🌟 Why This Tour Stands Out

✨ Deep archaeological immersion (Apollonia, Bylis)
✨ Full UNESCO experience (Berat • Gjirokastër • Butrint)
✨ Unique mix of history, village life & Riviera
✨ Balanced 2–3 hour scenic drives
✨ Authentic food, wine & traditions

🧭 On Journey

Life is a journey, not a destination.