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Mes Bridge, Albania © Andrew Marshall

Albanian Odyssey

Saturday 30 August to Saturday 13 September 2025

Albania is a part of Europe rarely visited by most Europeans. Apart from Tirana and the narrow coastal belt, it is mountainous and sparsely
populated yet has a rich and varied history. Above all, its people are friendly and welcoming - after years of isolation they really appreciate our visit.

Day 1 London to Tirana Day 3 - Korcë Day 5 - Sarandë
Afternoon direct flight from London for an evening Time for a stroll in the village before the short drive Morning drive to Gjirokastra, birthplace of Enver
arrival in Tirana, capital of Albania. Transfer to our city to nearby Korcë, a bustling cathedral city which Hoxha. The town is built on two levels, the upper
centre hotel. Evening meal included. owes its existence to its proximity to both North level of which includes the old city with its pre-
Macedonia and Greece. Return to Voskopojë for Ottoman citadel affording striking views of the Drino
Day 2 Lake Ohrid & Voskopojë overnight stay.
A short walking tour of the Tirana highlights includes River below. Time for lunch here before continuing
the clock tower, the Palace of Culture and the Bunk’ Day 4 - South to Permet via the Blue Eye fresh water spring to the lovely
Art 2 Museum dedicated to the memory of the tens The mountains are spectacular as we drive along coastal town of Sarandë for dinner and a 2-night stay.
of thousands who were imprisoned and persecuted minor roads towards our next destination. We visit Day 6 - Sarandë, Butrint & a Beautiful Coastline
during the communist regime. Drive to Durrës and then the Farma Sotira bio fish farm and pass close to the Explore Sarandë, the UNESCO World Heritage
train to Elbasan in Albania’s central mountains. Finally Greek border before arriving at the spa town of archaeological site at Butrint, originally settled by the
by road via beautiful Lake Ohrid to the tiny village of Permet. Dinner at a local restaurant. Ancient Greeks, and the Albanian Riviera Coastline.
Voskopojë where a late evening meal awaits us.

Gjirokaster, Albania © Andrew Marshall Korce, Albania © Alan Heywood Lake Ohrid © Ramona Cazacu

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