Sondor Travel

Discover Albania, Macedonia and Greece

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This journey will take you across some of the most interesting places in Western Balkan. Discover Albania, Macedonia and Greece in this 10-day tour. Visit Saint Naum in Ohrid, a pilgrim site and a venerated place for the Macedonians and Slavic people. Take a walk in the multicultural city of Skopje, Experience Ancient Macedonia as you visit the archaeological site of Heraclea Lyncestis. Visit Athens, one of the most fascinating cities of the Mediterranean. Learn what makes special Berat and Butrinti in Albania, enlisted in the UNESCO Heritage list. Albanians boast of their stunning beaches and they have every reason to. Whether you like luxuriating on sandy beaches or exploring rocky ones, you can find it in Albania. The weather is perfect during the beginning and end of the summer and the seafood is fresh and delicious year-round.

Highlights

Experience Albania's hidden history and culture Explore the multicultural cities of Macedonia Visit the UNESCO sites of Butrinti, Berat, Ohrid Visit Athens

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirana After arrival, of the group at the airport, we transfer you from airport to hotel in Tirana. Visit Tirana with the local guide to Historical Center, Ethem Bey Mosque, Castle of Toptan etc. Day 2: Tirana to Kruje to St Naum to Ohrid Transfer to Kruje where will visit the Castle and Skanderbeg Museum. Next, we depart via the new highway to Elbasan and Ohrid Macedonia across the border of Tushemisht. Before reaching Ohrid we visit the Monastery of Saint Naum. When in Ohrid we will visit the fortress of Tsar Samuel, the church of St. John in Kaneo etc. Day 3: Ohrid to Tetovo to Skopje The journey continues to Skopje. There we will visit the Skopje fortress, the old Bazaar, ‘Alexander the Great’ Square, Mother Teresa Memorial. Day 4: Skopje to Bitola to Florina to Edessa to Veria to Thessaloniki We travel today to visit the archaeological centre of ‘Heracleas’ which dates back to the period of Philip II of Macedonia. After we arrive in Thessaloniki, we take a tour of the historical centre. Day 5: Thessaloniki to Larissa to Lamia to Athens Today we travel to Athens En route we will have frequent breaks and the possibility for visits as well. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant with traditional ‘’Bouzouki’ music. Day 6: Athens to Corfu Today we travel from Athens to Corfu, with stops along the way. Accommodation at hotel in Corfu. Visit Corfu citadel, Achilles Museum, the old town. Dinner and overnight in Corfu. Day 7: Corfu to Saranda to Butrint to Sarande We embark the ferry line from Corfu to Saranda in Albania. The group meets with our travel agency representative in Saranda Port. After the border procedures, we will be transferred to Butrinti Archeological Center, part of UNESCO Heritage List. Next, we visit also the tourist centre of Ksamili. Day 8: Saranda to Gjirokastra to Apollonia to Berat Today we will visit the city of Gjirokastra a UNESCO protected the site. There will have the chance the Ethnographic museum and the Castle. Next, we are transferred to the Archaeological centre of Apolonia, near Fier. In the afternoon, we arrive in Berat, another UNESCO site in Albania. Tonight in Berat we will take a walk through Mangalem quarter which has given that distinctive look to the city. Day 9: Berat to Durres to Tirane This morning we drive to the castle of Berat to visit this amazing site which dates back to 4th century BC. We will take a tour of the castle and end our visit to the Onufri Museum. After the visits, we drive to Durres to visit the Roman Amphitheatre which goes back to 2nd century AD. Arrival in Tirana, the Albanian capital and accommodation in the hotel. Next, we take a short walking tour of Tirana. Day 10: Transfers Hotel to Airport Breakfast in Tirana. Free time for visits and shopping. Transfer to the Airport.

Includes

9 nights accommodation: Tirana (2 nights), Ohrid (1 night), Skopje (1 night), Thessaloniki (1 night), Athens (1 night), Corfu (1 night), Sarande (1 night), Berat (1 night) 8 Lunches in traditional restaurants and 9 dinners in hotel restaurants and local traditional restaurants Transportation by minibuses or buses for 10 days Driver costs in single room FB Albanian Tour guide in the English language for 10 days Assistant guide in Ohrid, Skopje, Thessaloniki, Athens and Corfu Assistance of Albanian travel agency during the 10-day Balkan tour