Across Albania & Kosovo
Across Albania & Kosovo
Across Albania & Kosovo
10 Days Starting in Tirana, Albania and ending in Kruje, Albania
Visiting: Tirana, Apollonia, Vlorë, Llogara Pass, Buthrotum, Gjirokaster, Berat, Prizren, Pristina, Kruja
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
14 - 18
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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From:
$1889 (USD) including Flights from the UKTour Overview
Known as the Cradle of the Balkans, Albania is home to a wealth of natural and historic sites. Beyond Tirana, its lively capital, lies spectacular mountain and coastal scenery as well as pretty Ottoman-era towns such as Gjirokastër and Kruja. It’s also home to many important Greek and Roman sites, most notably Apollonia. Over Albania’s northeastern border, Kosovo is a young country where you can admire medieval monasteries adorned with Byzantine frescoes; and meander around historic Ottoman towns with winding streets. This tour reveals the best of an oft-overlooked corner of the Mediterranean..
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly To Tirana
Location: Tirana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Opera Tirana
Meals Included: No Meals
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Tirana with British Airways. Transfer and stay at the Hotel Opera (or similar) for 2 nights. Enjoy a welcome drink at Komiteti-Kafe Museum.
Day 2 : Tirana
Location: Tirana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Opera Tirana
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, visit the National Historical Museum, followed by BunkArt – an antinuclear bunker built under the city, that is now a museum and modern art gallery. Afterwards, visit Bektashi World Centre, a Dervish sect that fuses elements of Shia and Sufi Islam. Your afternoon is at leisure.
Day 3 : Apollonia - Vlora - Llogara
Location: Apollonia, Vlorë, Llogara Pass
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Llogara Tourist Village
Meals Included: Breakfast
En route to Vlora, visit the most important Roman site in Albania, Apollonia, where the nephew of Julius Caesar once studied. Continue to Vlora to visit Muradie Mosque and the headquarters of Albania’s first independent government. Finish the day at the scenic Llogara National Park. Stay at Llogara Village (or similar) for 1 night.
Day 4 : Butrint
Location: Buthrotum
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Argjiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart for the ancient city of Butrint, travelling along the spectacular Albanian Riviera. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the country’s most important archaeological museum. After lunch in a recommended restaurant, transfer to Gjirokastër for check-in at Hotel Argjiro (or similar) for 2 nights.
Day 5 : Gjirokastër
Location: Gjirokaster
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Argjiro
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Spend the morning touring Gjirokastër, famous for its Ottoman architecture, grand fortress and being the birthplace of notorious dictator, Enver Hoxha. Visit Hoxha’s place of birth and learn more about Albania’s recent history. In the afternoon, head out into the countryside to a traditional sheep farm for lunch with a local family. Return to Gjirokastër in time for dinner.
Day 6 : Berat
Location: Berat
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Onufri
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Berat – another UNESCO-listed town – where you visit the Onufri Museum and the town castle. Berat castle is of particular interest as people still live within its walls in traditional houses. In the afternoon, meet a local family and learn how to prepare raki and traditional coffee. Stay overnight in Berat at Hotel Portik (or similar) for 1 night.
Day 7 : Prizren, Kosovo
Location: Prizren
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart Berat and travel north across Albania's northeastern border to Prizren, the historic and cultural capital of Kosovo.
Day 8 : Prizren - Pristina
Location: Prizren, Pristina
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin the day with a visit to Gracanica Monastery and admire its elaborate Byzantine frescoes. Embark on a tour of Pristina, including both the modern city and the historic Ottoman district, which dates from the 14th century.
Day 9 : Prizren - Kruja
Location: Kruja, Prizren
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Depart Prizren and return to Albania, in the afternoon enjoy a highlights tour of Kruja.
Day 10 : Kruja - London
Location: Kruja
Accommodation: n/a
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer from Kruja to Tirana Airport for your flight to London or proceed to Budva in Montenegro to begin your extension.
What's Included
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No single supplement on all departure dates (limited availability)
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3- & 4-star accommodation
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Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
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Direct international flights with British Airways
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Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
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Experienced local tour manager
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Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
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7 breakfasts & 1 lunch
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Welcome drink
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do so, the cost will be deducted from the tour price.
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Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?
Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms.
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Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?
We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. We only work with passionate local guides who have a firm grasp of English – so they can answer all your questions and offer invaluable insight into your destination.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.
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What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?
A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th
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When will I get my tickets?
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.
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When do I need to pay my final balance?
Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.
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Do your prices include flights?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do
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What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?
The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.
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When will I get a detailed itinerary?
If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.
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What are the four tour categories
***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***
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Do I need inoculations?
Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.
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What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?
If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.
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Low Deposit
Cox & Kings requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.