Exoticca: Albania's Best

Departure: 11/04/2025, Chicago (ORD) - Tirana (TIA) Departure Time: 01:55pm Arrival: 11:30am (+1 day) Stops: 2 stops Cabin Class: Economy Baggage: Personal Items: 1 per passenger, Cabin Baggage (10kg): 1 per passenger, Checked Luggage: Not included

Location: Rruga Mine Peza 20, Tirana 1000, Albania Category: Charm Nights: 2 (from 05 to 07 November) Hotels: Albanopolis Hotel, Capital Hotel Tirana, Destiny Hotel, Garden Boutique Hotel, Habitat Hotel Tirana, Hotel Arber, Hotel Boka, Hotel Doro ...

Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel and check-in. Enjoy your free time to relax or start exploring. Overnight stay in Tiranë.

Duration: 02:00h Physical Rating: Moderate Start with a stroll through the bazaar followed by a guided tour of the Skanderbeg Museum, where you'll climb to the top and enjoy the view of Kruje. What's included: Entrance to the Skanderbeg Museum in ...

Duration: 02:00h Pick up time: 18:30 Physical Rating: Moderate Discover the vibrant nightlife of Tirana as you stroll through its illuminated streets and squares, explore the dynamic Blloku neighborhood, and enjoy the lively atmosphere in the loca...

Location: Rruga. Don Bosko, Shkoder 1 4001, Albania Category: Charm Nights: 1 (from 07 to 08 November) Hotels: Alis Hotel, Hotel Durham, Mozart Hotel, Nord Hotel Boutique, Petit Hotel Elita, Promenade Hotel, Rozafa Hotel, Tribute Hotel.

Duration: 01:00h Physical Rating: Moderate Visit the Mausoleum of Skanderbeg, an Albanian feudal lord and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire considered an Albanian National Hero. What's included: Entry to the Mausole...

Duration: 02:00h Physical Rating: Active Visit the most emblematic attractions of the city of Shkodra including the Old Bazaar, the Centrum, the Cathedral and Mosque, the Castle of Rozafa among other stops. What's included: Entry to the Rozafa Cas...

Duration: 02:00h Physical Rating: Light Lunch in the renowned restaurant, where you’ll be served a surprise menu from local and seasonal ingredients to celebrate Albanian food. Please inform the restaurant of any food allergies, intolerances, or s...

Location: Rruga Antipatrea Square 1 Teodor Muzaka, Berat 5001, Albania Category: Charm Nights: 1 (from 08 to 09 November) Hotels: Hotel Republika Berat, Hotel Gega, Hotel Grand White City Berat, Hotel Plaza Berat, Hotel Rezidenca Desaret, Portik H...

Duration: 01:30h Physical Rating: Active Climb a small hill to reach the largest Roman amphitheater in the Balkans, built in the early 2nd century. Then visit the castle wall of the ancient city. What's included: Entrance to the amphitheater in Du...

Duration: 02:30h Physical Rating: Active Visit the castle of Berat, the Onufri museum as well as other top attractions including the Mosque of Berat and old Bridge of Gorica. What's included: Entrance to the Onufri Museum.

Location: Rruga Pelivan Leskaj, 1 9401-Vlore, Albania Category: Charm Nights: 1 (from 09 to 10 November) Hotels: Hotel Partner, Hotel Palace Vlorë, Hotel Semajo, Kraal Hotel.

Duration: 01:00h Physical Rating: Light Erected by the Byzantine Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologo this 13th century Byzantine site is locally famed for hosting the renowned Skanderbeg’s wedding. What's included: Entrance to the Ardenica Monastery.

Duration: 02:00h Physical Rating: Active Visit the ruins of Apollonia, a collection of Roman remains on the hillside of what was once one of the most important cities in the region. Free time afterwards to explore the museum and church on your own.

Duration: 01:30h Physical Rating: Light A coastal town where you'll discover important monuments like the museum where the independence of Albania from the Ottomans was proclaimed on November 28, 1912. What's included: Entrance to the Independence...

Location: Rruga Butrinti, Saranda 9701, Albania Category: Charm Nights: 1 (from 10 to 11 November) Hotels: Hotel Havana, Hotel Iliria, Hotel Vola, Palma City Hotel, Saranda International Hotel, Sea Breeze Hotel, Senator Hotel, Sunrays Hotel.

Duration: 02:00h Physical Rating: Active Visit to Butrint (UNESCO) the Albania's most important archaeological site. Explore numerous buildings including an acropolis, basilica and palace. What's included: Guide and entrance fee.

Location: Rruga Mine Peza 20, Tirana 1000, Albania Category: Charm Nights: 1 (from 11 to 12 November) Hotels: Albanopolis Hotel, Capital Hotel Tirana, Destiny Hotel, Garden Boutique Hotel, Habitat Hotel Tirana, Hotel Arber, Hotel Boka, Hotel Doro ...

Duration: 01:30h Physical Rating: Active It’s a very picturesque area, where crystal clear water gushes out from within the mountain Mali i Gjërë. This spring is the largest and a most interesting source among the other 18 springs. What's included...

Duration: 00:30h Physical Rating: Light Visit the Mesopotam Monastery, built atop ancient pagan temples, a fascinating fusion of Orthodox spirituality and ancient cultural heritage.

Duration: 02:30h Physical Rating: Challenging Climb a small hill to explore this UNESCO-listed site, which is one of the most important attractions in Albania thanks to its imposing citadel and typical houses. What's included: Entrance to the Gjir...

Departure: 11/12/2025, Tirana (TIA) - Chicago (ORD) Departure Time: 06:05am Arrival: 01:10pm Stops: 1 stop Cabin Class: Economy Baggage: Personal Items: 1 per passenger, Cabin Baggage (10kg): 1 per passenger, Checked Luggage: Not included