Albania discovery from Pristina
Albania discovery from Pristina
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Day 1: Pristina – Koman Ferry – Tirana ( approx. 5 hours drive)
Early in the morning at 06:00 we leave Pristina and drive to Fierza ferry terminal where will take the ferry to Koman on the lake with the same name. A magnificent two hour ride where the beauty of the high pointed mountains falling sharply into the waters of the artificial lake of opal green waters, forms a natural panorama which will leave you gasping for air. After this spectacle of nature drive to Albania’s vibrant capital Tirana where we will visit the National History Museum which offers a great introduction to Albania and its people. BUNK'ART 2 is the second phase of an historical-cultural project that is focused on the preservation of the collective memory and on telling the story of the communist regime, including the horrors of that regime. Skanderbeg Square, the Hadji Et'hem Bey Mosque is a mosque in Tirana, Albania. Closed under communist rule, the mosque reopened as a house of worship in 1991. Without permission from the authorities, 10,000 people attended and the police did not interfere. Frescoes outside and in the portico depict trees, waterfalls and bridges etc. Overnight. Hotel Opera 4* or Similar.
Day 2: Tirana – Berat (UNESCO) – Durres - Tirana (approx. 4 hours drive)
After breakfast take a driven tour to Berat, one of the most visited and characteristic towns in Albania under the protection of UNESCO as a patronage of humanity for its architectural uniqueness. We visit the Castle and the Onufri Museum. Berat castle is of particular interest as people still live within its walls in their traditional houses, as have their ancestors for centuries. The castle used to have over 40 churches of which 7 still remain including St. Mary’s church turned into Onufri Museum. Onufri was a famous Albanian Icon master painter of the 16th century who painted many orthodox churches in Albania and Greece, using a special red colour. On the way back to Tirana we will stop in Durres, to relax a bit in one of the beaches of Durres, if it is the summer season, you can do the afternoon beach. After the planned visit return to Tirana for Overnight. Hotel Opera 4* or Similar.
Day 3: Tirana - Kruja – Pristina (approx. 3,5 hours drive)
After breakfast depart to city of Kruja which is only 20 km north from Tirana. The name of the city is related to the Albanian word kroi, krua, meaning "fountain". In ancient times the region of Kruja was inhabited by the Illyrian tribe of the Albani, while the town is located near the Iron Age Illyrian site of Zgërdhesh. Some scholars have identified the site with the main settlement of the Albani, Albanopolis, while others identified Albanopolis with Krujë itself. During the Illyrian Wars the area of Krujë was captured by the Roman Republic. Kruja has a very rich history also for Early medieval time, Byzantine, Ottoman etc. What we will visit today is: The Skanderbeg museum, founded in 1982, was built in the environs of the Kruja castle. Its collection includes mostly 15th century artifacts related to the Albanian-Ottoman wars, during which the castle was besieged four times by the Ottoman army. The national ethnographic museum of Kruja was founded in 1989 and is located in a 15–6 room villa of the Toptani family built in 1764. The main exhibits of the museum are objects of artisanship, whose age varies from 60 to 500 years. The Bazaar of Kruja, otherwise known as the Bazaar of Derexhik, lies on both sides of the cobbled road that leads to the castle of Kruja. This bazaar has been operating since the time of Skanderbeg in the 15th century. The shops have wooden walls, ceilings and shutters. Here tourists have the opportunity to buy various handicraft items such as works in silver, copper, alabaster, embroidery, jewelry, filigree, carpets, etc. The bazaar has been restored as part of the 500th anniversary of Skanderbeg's birth. After all this visits drive back to Pristina. End of our service.
Prices
265 Euro PP in double/twin for minimum 9-10 pax
299 Euro PP in double/twin for minimum 7-8 pax
315 Euro PP in double/twin for minimum 5-6 pax
350 Euro PP in double/twin for minimum 3-4 pax
535 Euro PP in double/twin for minimum 2 pax
940 Euro PP in double/twin for minimum 1 pax
Single supplement = 60 Euro.
Please note: Single rooms will always be double or twin for single use.
Included:
- Transportation with good condition a/c vehicle
- Toll road payments
- Ferry trip ticket for the clients and vehicle at Komani Lake
- English speaking tour guide for the whole tour
- Albanian Guide when is necessary
- Accommodation in very good standard hotels with breakfast 3+*
- Bottle of water per person per day
- Entrance fees according to the program
- All taxes
Not Included:
- Flight Tickets
- Lunches and dinners
- Gratuities/Tip to Driver, Guide, hotel and restaurant staff.
- Everything not mentioned in the “Includes” section
Best months for tours
We recommend you booking this tour for one of the months: May, September or October. However this tour can be booked also in other months as per your request, we arrange the tour during the 12 months of the year.When you decide to this tour
Cancellation Policy
Payment Conditions for Group Departure dates, for clients that book directly at our website.
1.1. THE CLIENT is required to pay Balkan Destination a deposit of 30% of the total amount at the moment he/she book the tour as per departure dates or Private tour (FIT) at our website.
1.2. The remaining 70% of the total amount must be paid to Balkan Destination LTD, no later than 30 days prior to start date of services of this tour group departure or Private (FIT) tour.
1.3. If you book this tour within 30 days before the tour starts according to the group departure dates or as per your departure date as a private (FIT) tour, we will require from you to pay 100% whole amount before the tour starts.
Cancellation Policy for Group Departure dates and Private Tours
For group tours of 6 people or more, the following cancellation policy will apply:
a. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 45 days or more, prior to the arrival date, then a full refund will be given, minus a bank transaction charges.
b. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 44 to 30 days, prior to the arrival date, a 10 % penalty of the total amount will apply.
c. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 29 to 21 days, prior to the arrival date, a 30 % penalty of the total amount will apply.
d. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 20 to 15 days, prior to the arrival date, a 50 % penalty of the total amount will apply.
e. If the reservation is cancelled/amended 14 to 7 days, prior to the arrival date, a 70 % penalty of the total amount will apply.
f. If the reservation is cancelled/amended less than 7 days prior to the arrival date a non-refund will apply.
g. In case of no shows or early interruption of services a strict non-refund rule will apply.
Cancellation for FIT/Individuals private bookings. FIT tours of 5 participants or less which have been confirmed paid and Invoice settled, can be cancelled without penalty up to 10 days prior to arrival date. Cancellations after this deadline will be charged 100% in full. Bank transfer for refunds will be the recipients’ responsibility.
Balkan Destination reserve the right to cancel any of the published tours on our site only according to fixed dates that are published for groups. When there are not enough participants on the relevant dates, in such cases, we may cancel the departure date by notifying the clients that already booked in a written notice, no later than 30 days prior to the start of the tour departure date. In such cases when we cancel a departure due to insufficient participants on the due date, the clients will be refunded all the money 100 % they have paid to us in total.
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