6-Day Albania Tour from Tirane to Kruje.

In morning visit Petrela castle, and ancient Illyrian-Pelasgion city of Persqop in Tirana periphery. Leisure afternoon in the city. Overnight in Tirana,Hotel Arber or similar (B) Option: (202 km, 3 h 10’) Lezhe (UNESCO candidate) – Shkoder - Tirane. We then head to Lezha city. In the ancient period was called Lissus going back in 7thh Century BC. Visit to Mausoleum of Scanderbeg (Albanian National Hero). Later on continue to Shkodra. A nice landscape with highland (Albanian Alps on north) are a full contrast. Visit to the Castle of Rozafa and the museum inside it and we enjoy wonderful views of mountains, Shkodra’s lake, Drini, Buna and Kir rivers with the valleys around from the top of Rozafa castle, and “Ura e Mesit” over Kir River. City tour of Shkodra, Old Bazaar, Centrum, Cathedral and Mosque. Return to Tirana for overnight. Leisure afternoon in the city. Overnight in Tirana, Hotel Arber 3*, or similar. (B)

We continue the tour to Apollonia, wich was founded in 588 BC and taken by Aristotle as a model in his analysis of oligarchy, because of its distinct and separate Illyrian and Greek communities. It was a vital stronghold in Caesar's civil war with Pompey and also important in early Christian history with its bishop attending the councils of Ephesus and Chlalkis in 431 and 451 AD. We visit its museum, Shen Meri Monastery and Church.

We continue to Gjirokaster. Arrival to Gjirokaster past of (UNESCO) heritage since 2005. City tour, than visit to the Castle, Weapons Museum. Return to Vlore, Hotel Regina City 4*, or similar.

After breakfast, we continue to Durres. Durres is Albania's second largest city. Durres is one of the oldest towns in the country. Legend says that it was founded by Epidamnos, the Illyrian King of the area, who called it by his own name and named the port area after his grandson, Dyrrah. It was for centuries the largest port on the Adriatic, and the start of the Via Egnatia to Constantinople. We visit the Roman amphitheater (20,000 seats the largest one in the Balkans) and the Roman Forum.

We then head to Kruja, one of Albania’s most important towns due to the part it played in resistance against the Ottomans. We will visit the castle and the impressive Scanderbeg Museum and shopping in Old Bazaar, mosques since the ottomans time.) Then, return to Tirana for full leisure afternoon. Overnight in Tirana, Padam Boutique Hotel, or similar.

After breakfast, transfer to Airport. End of services. Pass by without stopping