About this holiday
Head “off the beaten path” for
a holiday with a difference and
discover the incomparable beauty
of Albania. Our tour will take us
through stunning mountain and
coastal landscapes as we journey
through this fascinating country.
Drive through the Blue Eye
We spend our first night in Corfu
before a short but stunning cruise
across to Agia Saranta in Southern
Albania. From here we’ll take a
spectacular drive along the Blue
Eye National Park to the UNESCO
Heritage town of Gjirokaster.
Dating back to the Ottomans, this
medieval town has a wonderful
old quarter with a maze of narrow
stone cobbled streets and a Turkish
bazaar, perfect for some unusual
souvenir spotting!
Albania’s stunning landscapes
We head further inland to the
beautiful medieval mountain town
of Tepelene gorgeous scenery,
inspiration for Lord Byron’s “Mother
Albania” poem. Moving on to the
coast, we visit beautiful Vlora, with
its elegant wide boulevards, and
stylish shops and restaurants you
could easily be on the Italian Riviera
– it’s quite a surprise. Spend some
time to just sit back with a coffee
and a raki, the local firebrew, and
watch the Albanian world go by.
To get a glimpse of Albania’s
spectacular interior, where time
really has stood still, we’ll head up
into the mountains and into the
Llogara National Park – the jewel
in Albania’s crown. Here we’ll get a
real flavour of local life on our visit
to a traditional shepherd’s village
and enjoy a tasty picnic of local
produce.
Our final day in Albania will take
us to one of Europe’s best kept
secrets, the ancient ruins at Butrint
– a UNESCO World Heritage site,
thought by many to be one of the
finest ancient cities in Europe.
Why go?
Get a genuine insight into this
mysterious country
Follow in the footsteps of
Norman Wisdom – Albania’s
‘Clown’ Prince
Visit the amazing ruins at the
ancient city of Butrint
Great value for money – a
glass of wine still costs less
than a £1
Try a Basbousa – a delicious
local sweet cake
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Your trip at a glance
Day 1 London – Corfu
Day 2 Gjirokastro
Day 3 Vlore
Day 4 & 5 Himare
Day 6 Agia Saranta
Day 7 Corfu
Day 8 Corfu – London
Our accommodation
Albania Uncovered
We stay in comfortable hotels
throughout.