10 Cultural Tours in Elbasan That You Shouldn't Miss

This tour combines some of the lesser known countries in the Balkans; Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro, by trying to show the best each of these countries offers. Albania offers a mixture of cultural elements with 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a rich archaeological legacy. Macedonia offers some of the most excellent religious relics, with Ohrid having the biggest Icon museum in the region as well as many beautiful churches. This theme is carried over into Kosovo the newest state in Europe, where we combine religious monuments with tasting of wine and local foods. The Tour will end up in Montenegro which has made a name for itself based on its wild natural beauty.

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It will will be a journey that will leave you hungry for more :) On this tour you'll have a chance to get in the roller coaster of time, flying back and forth thousands of years through Albania's history and culture. Its amazing to see how Albania has coexisted and triumphed in tragedy in the shadows of Titans of the time like the Roman Empire, Byzantines and Ottomans.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Guide and Driver, All Fees and Taxes, Entry Fees in Museums and Parks

Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation, Meals, Drinks

Some days in the south will do good for everyone. That's what we tell each other when we're down. The south of Albania is indeed something exquisite. With Mediterranian beaches and the perfect climate, thousand old villages and towns and wonderful inner nature the 'land down under' will do good to body mind and soul

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Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses

Pogradec lies on the shore of Lake Ohrid. Pogradec has an ancient history and numerous cultural, geological and natural documents. Archaeological excavations on the hill above the city have uncovered an Illyrian settlement dating to the 5th century BC, belonging to the ancient tribes of Desaret and possibly the Enkeley. Lin is a small peninsula on the west coast of Lake Ohrid, with a village where the houses are cut off from stone and brick. Korça is one of the favorite cities of Albania, because it has preserved the original architecture, because of the fresh air, the culture it displays and the gastronomy. Art and culture make you turn your eyes to every corner of the city. During your visit to Korça you will visit many other historical and cultural facilities. In the city of Korça you will also find traditional dishes that are specialties for the city. The many museums in the city describe cultural activity for centuries.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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This tour is about 8 days starting from Corfu, Greece to Albania. In addition to the major highlights visited, this tour includes also the south eastern part of Albania which offers a combination of cultural monuments, magnificent natural landscapes and tasty cuisine.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Albania Express Travel offers a different weekend for all those who want a weekend full of information, beauty and history. Tirana with its charm is the only city in Europe without an old town because the communist history, with the slogan, destroy everything old and build everything new is the reason but Tirana is the only city which offers a combination of cultures such as, it ottoman, communist and modern in a small area. Tirana with its 2000 sunny days makes this city, different. Sublime Ohrid is North Macedonia’s most seductive destination. It sits on the edge of serene Lake Ohrid, with an atmospheric old quarter that cascades down steep streets, dotted with beautiful churches and topped by the bones of a medieval castle. Traditional restaurants and lakeside cafes liven up the cobblestone streets, which in high summer can be very lively indeed. Visiting these two cities we guarantee that the fun and beautiful photos added to your social networks, you will get thousands of likes.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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The Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. It crossed Illyricum, Macedonia and Thrace, running through territory that is now part of modern Albania, North Macedonia Greece and European Turkey as a continuation of Via Appia. Starting at Dyrrachium (now Durres) on the Adriatic Sea, the road followed a difficult route along the river Genusus (Shkumbin), over the Candaviae mountains and thence to the highlands around Lake Ohrid. It then turned south, following several high mountain passes to reach the northern coastline of the Aegean Sea at Thessalonica. From there it ran through Thrace to the city of Byzantium (later Constantinople, now Istanbul). It covered a total distance of about 1,120 km (696 miles/746 Roman miles). Like other major Roman roads, it was about six meters (19.6 ft) wide, paved with large polygonal stone slabs or covered with a hard layer of sand.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 8 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, All Fees and Taxes

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Discover one of the best places in Albania. This tour provides you a cultural and religious itinerary on some unique spots like the National Medieval Art Museum to the Byzantine churches in the village of Voskopoja. In Korca, you will learn about the reach history of this town while exploring and getting to know the city. You will learn about the first school in Albania; about a famous Albanian-American photographer, Gjon Mili, and artist in the USA; about the “Republic of Korca”; the old Bazaar and the first Albania beer to conclude with the unique museum in Albania with more than 300 icons showed in a contemporaneous reconstructed museum. Voskopoje is another destination not to miss if you are in Korca. Visiting this place and learning about its history and importance in the middle age will impress you out of your expectations. Furthermore, the high numbers of the churches in this village show the reach history and culture. Two days filled with thrilling moments.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Entrance fee at the National Museum of Medieval Art, Private transportation A/C, Professional Guide, Accommodation BB, Entry/ Admission in the Churches in Voskopoja

Exclusions: Lunch or drinks/coffees, Gratuities, Anything else not mentioned above

Tucked away in a little visited corner of Europe lie Albania, is a charming and delightful country that few people know much about. For years Albania was a closed society, ruled by the iron fist of Communism, but since the end of the Cold War it has been showing curious travelers its many charms. The location of Albania between some of Europe’s most important empires has left them well endowed with a wealth of attractions from the Greek, Roman and Ottoman eras. The region is home to a wealth of old Turkish architecture which sits side by side with elaborately decorated Orthodox churches and from more recent times the civic buildings of Communist era, as well as impressive Roman ruins and well preserved historic towns. This part of Europe is also blessed with incredible scenery with imposing mountains, pristine lakes and traditional villages tucked away in pretty valleys.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places., Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary., Guide: Professional bilingual English, speaking tour guide/leader, etc.

Exclusions: Admission/entry Fees, Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable)., Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary., A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person)., Excess baggage charges from Airlines., Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges., Losses or additional expenses., Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)., Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”.