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Tour Plan

• Day 1
  We start with an afternoon walking tour of Tirana established under Ottoman rule and now home to a fascinating and eclectic mixture of architectural styles.
• Day 2
  We travel south to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Gjirokaster via Bylis, an old 3rd century BC Illyrian city.
• Day 3
  The Ottoman town of Gjirokaster is filled with a lovely collection of charming 17th and 18th century buildings as well as the castle. After visiting we’ll head for the beautiful landscapes of the Kelcyra Gorge for our first afternoon’s walk.
• Day 6
  Today we visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Butrint National Park, an ancient archaeological site that lies on the shores of the Mediterranean. Its glorious setting makes it a particularly attractive site to explore.
• Day 7
  Heading back into the park again today we have a chance to explore on foot a little more closely some of its natural beauty and rural charms, spending our time exploring the rich diversity of the landscapes and small farms.
• Day 8
  Drive back to Tirana airport, where the tour ends.
• Day 4-5
  Over the next two days we will hike through the stunning natural beauty of the Vjose Valley. Enjoying the genteel pace and the splendid setting we aim to visit some of the more interesting religious monuments that lie along the route.