Top 10 Bus Tours in Durres, Durres County

Meet at the lobby at 09:00 am. Cape of Rodon is located on the coast of Adriatic Sea on the west part of Albania. It is the biggest Cape in Albania. In the north of the Cape, streams the river of Ishmi. Start hiking toward Rodoni Castle where you will visit the Castle of Scanderbeg, which was built by him in 1451-1452. These Monasteries were: 1- Saint Anastasia 2- Saint Kollit, 3- Saint Mary, 4- Saint Ndout which still exists with its tatters. Before we turn back you may decide to take a stroll by the water, or (weather permitting) jump right into the sea to cool off. After the tour, we suggest optional lunch in a traditional local restaurant with traditional cuisine as Tave Dheu, Ferges, Tave Kosi, Byrek. Return back to Adriatik Hotel.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/Tour Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Transport with a/c vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea

This tour starts in Durres and if you are briefly visiting Albania and want to get the most of culture and history of Northern and Central Albania, then this is the tour for you. During this trip you will be able to visit the ancient city of Durres, the medieval Kruja town, Rozafa Castle and Shkodra Lake and one of the best Agro-tourism farms in the Western Balkans.

Inclusions: Breakfast, 1 night accommodation, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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

This tour provides the opportunity to discover Albania and get a taste of the incredible beauty of Montenegro. Beginning in Albania, our visits include a number of the highlights of this country and its fascinating history, ancient and the more recent years of communist struggle, with four UNESCO sites visited as well as the beautifully scenic Albanian Riviera. In Montenegro we enjoy the stunning scenery of Kotor Bay visiting the old town, a wonderful ‘living museum’ of historic and picturesque streets. We also visit Budva, rich in historical monuments and home to yet another wonderful old town, which offers a treasure chest of cultural heritage. Other visits here include eye-catching Perast and historically glorious Cetinje, Montenegro’s ‘honorary’ capital.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 9 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunches, Dinners, All Fees and Taxes

We will have a short drive towards the hilly side of Western Albania. Our first stop will be one of the best wineries in Albania. Located on the top of the hills, next to a lake with an astonishing view of Adriatic Sea, these vineyards offer one of the most unique landscapes of Albania. The influence of the sun and the Mediterranean Sea make this land a privileged place for the cultivation of grapes. We invite you to enjoy the sun and discover the special wines of this vineyard. Our experience includes a vineyards tour, wine production and preservation process and wine, Raki and olive oil tasting. After this unforgettable experience, our tour continues through a medieval village of the area. We will stop by the villages castle, visit ruins of communist buildings and stop by an old mosque. Driving downhill on a sneaky road, we arrive in an Agro-tourism of the area, where we will have a delicious traditional lunch. We will be back in Tirana in the late afternoon.

Inclusions: Wine/Raki/olive oil tasting, Traditional lunch and one drink, Appetizers during the tastings , Professional tour guide, Transport provided by the company , Hotel pick up in Tirana , Hotel drop off in Tirana, Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol

Exclusions: Drinks & Snacks (apart from the ones mentioned in the included section), Souvenirs, Personal spending, Everything that is not mentioned in the included, * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, However, our recommendation is to tip the tour guide/driver 5 - 6 Euros per day/person , as an international practice to tip good service.

On this tour we combine history with wine and food culture in this small group tour showcasing 2 of the best places of interest. You will see the historic city of Kruje, 2 of the most interesting museums with all the relevant information of Kruje, Albania and its history through time. Enjoy the tastes of Albania with a traditional lunch before and afternoon spent at Duka winery & vineyards. Bask in the beauty of the hillside location, taste a selection of wine and enjoy Tapas all included on your tour price.

Inclusions: Light lunch with a choice of traditional Albanian dishes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting, Tapas, Expert Guide , Hotel pick up & drop off, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Personal purchases

 Our Tour is unique, because you will be acquainted and you will see the highlights of Kruja and Preza castle ,which were the center of the struggle against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century, led by national hero Skanderberg. Today, the Kruja castle is home to the National Skanderberg Museum, remains of the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Mosque, an ethnographic museum, a Turkish bath and a reconstructed bazaar. It also offers scenic views of the surrounding area .After you will continue your tour to Durres.There we will enjoy, the beautiful beaches of Adriatik Sea , so you will create a complete idea of Albanian relief by strolling from the hills of Kruja to the coast of Durres.There we will walk along the beach boulevard, soaking up the fresh air of the Sea .After we will have a seafood lunch, in one of the best restaurants by the sea

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Use of bicycle

This upland city in south -central Albania has 2600 years of history, which has bestowed it with stunning archaeology ,quaint residential areas and preserved monuments . Berat's appeal lies in its UNESCO World Heritage architecture and the epic mountain scenery that shelters the city. Since coming under the yoke of the Ottoman Empire in the 1400s Berat is also a place where Christians and Muslims have lived together in relative peace.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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Our agency & tour operator promotes Albania with our tailor made packages for local guiding tours that show the history, tradition, food and culture heritages. All the tourist guides are licensed and trained to guide for a sustainable tourism. Within this project we want to develop a green way to expose our tours in the market by making Albania, the last secret to discover in Balkans, visible, green and blue sustainable. The way to keep it green and blue sustainable is by offering well designed tours that are friendly environment, such as: Tree Plant tours Culinary trips in agritourism farms with 100 % Albanian products Bird watching tours Sea coast walking tour Fishing tours, Observing traditional fishing with hooks and lines Tours with the youths from the schools to promote an environmental education ... The combination of Dea's tours with the latest green technology will allow us to grow in the market, obtain a green/blue growth and maintain a clean tourism.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Airport/Departure Tax, WiFi on board

The city of Gjirokastra is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most attractive tourist sites of the country. Perched on the eastern side of the Wide Mountain (Mali i Gjërë), the city began as a fourth century castle, which is today the greatest castle in the whole country. Inside the fortress is the Museum of Weapons, where weapons of different periods up until the Second World War are displayed. Gjirokastra is known as “The City of Stone”

Inclusions: Transport with a/c vehicle , Driver/ Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Entrance fees to the Gjirokastra Castle

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Albanians consider religious tolerance to be a fundamental value, one more deeply rooted in the Albanian tradition and its civic and moral values than experienced as a social practice, conviction or policy, that relies upon knowledge of different religions and acceptance of religious differences.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and Drinks