Tirana International Airport
Tirana city tour – Lunch in an agro farm – Visit a local Winery –Tirana, Berat *UNESCO, Historical city of Kruja, Durres – Wineries in Lalzit Bay – Tirana
6 Days
All year
Arrival Tirana 30 min
Arrival at “Mother Teresa” Airport, meet with our representative and transfer to hotel. Free afternoon in the city. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant in the ex blloku area, one f the most vivid parts of the city, where the main bars and restaurants are located.
Depending on the arrival time, this afternoon we can visit a local winery near Tirana, in Lundra village. Overnight in Tirana.
Tirana city tour – Lunch in an agro farm – Visit a local Winery –Tirana
*This morning we take a city tour of Tirana, the colourful capital city of Albania. We visit the main boulevard, pass by the government buildings, the Pyramid, Mother Tereza Square, The Opera House and National Art Gallery.
We pass by the big bazaar of Tirana where local producers bring each day their products, food and drinks.
Continue further to a local agro tourism a few km out of the city, Here we visit the farm, enjoy lunch with some traditional Albanian dishes, prepared from the fresh bio products of the farm. Further we try the local wine produced from the vineyards of this farm.
After lunch and wine tasting, we transfer to a local winery nearby, where we spend the afternoon in the vineyards and enjoying the views – set between fertile hills, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves,
In the late afternoon return in Tirana for dinner and overnight.
Tirana – Berat *UNESCO– Visit a local Winery – Tirana
This morning we transfer to Berat, an old UNESCO town – the pride of Albanian architecture. Guided tour of Berat, where we visit the castle located on the top of the hill. With more than 2000 years of history the castle offers great views of Berat old town from above. People still leave in traditional houses inside the castle’s walls
Continue further to the Medieval centre of Berat, where we will see a beautiful mosque, an ornate tekke, and stunning wood-carved balconies. Stroll through the narrow stoney roads of Berat, and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the old town. Here we can try some typical meals of the region, The city of Berat is very famous for its delicious culinary.
After lunch, we transfer to a local winey nearby the city. Visit the vineyards, cellars and enjoy local wines and snacks,
Return to Tirana for dinner and overnight.
Tirana – Historical city of Kruja – Visit a local Winery – Tirana
This morning we transfer to the historical city of Kruja the historical city which lays on a panoramic view on the top of a hill, 600 km above sea level. With a combination of nature, history Kruja is one of the most visited towns in Albania. We visit its medieval castle, learn about the history of the national hero Skanderbeg, who fought with the ottoman empire to prevent them from going further in Europe. Walk in the old bazaar, where we can meet the local artisans working on the handmade souvenirs.
Lunch in a local restaurant near the castle and bazaar, with traditional meals of the city,
In the afternoon we visit a local winery nearby Kruja, before our return transfer to Tirana; where we enjoy wine tasting and snacks.
Dinner and overnight in Tirana.
Tirana – Coastal city of Durres – Wineries in Lalzit Bay – Tirana
Today we visit the coastal city of Durres, the most ancient city in Albania, with almost 3000 years of history. The city is home to many ancient archaeological sites and the Amphitheatre of the Roman Emperor Adrian is the most known, also the second biggest amphitheatre in the Balkans.
On arrival we take a sightseeing of Durres and visit of the Roman Amphitheater
Lunch in a local restaurant with fish menu, nearby the seaside.
Further we drive towards Lalzit Bay, a coastal area where are located some of the main wineries.
Visit Duka Winery. Nestled between a small lake and the magnificent hills, the vineyard covers an area of 5.5 ha oriented south-west, Duka offers spectacular views. If time permits, we can visit a second winery in the region before our return transfer to Tirana.
Dinner and overnight in Tirana.
Tirana return flight
Breakfast at the hotel, Free time in the city before the return flight