Epic journeys
This tour is for people who enjoy a balanced mix of hikes, cultural visits and relaxation in the beautiful South of Albania. Traveling from the Adriatic to the Ionian coast, you can marvel at the splendor Albanian Riviera, Llogora Pass, see the mighty Cika peaks towering above the crystal waters and the white gravel beaches of the Ionian Sea.
A few days are spent enjoying the picturesque villages of the Riviera. Then we proceed to explore a succession of archaeological sites and the historically significant towns of Butrint, Gjirokastër and Berat.
Welcome to Tirana
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Driving South
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Over the ridge of Saint Thanas
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The Riviera of Flowers
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Saranda and the ancient town of Butrint
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The City of Stone
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The City of Thousand Windows
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Leaving Albania
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