Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport control procedures, departure for Tirana on Turkish Airlines flight TK1073 at 07:45. Following our arrival in Tirana at 08:35 local time, our panoramic city tour will be conducted with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport, during which Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the National History Museum, and the Parliament Building will be among the sights to see. After the city tour, we set off towards the Ionian Sea coast, famous for its turquoise sea. On the way, we will visit Vlora, one of Albania's prominent coastal cities. Known as the city where Albania's declaration of independence was made, our city tour in Vlora will include Independence Square, Flag Square, and the coastline. Following our visit to Vlora, we depart for Saranda, the pearl of the Albanian Riviera, famous for its turquoise sea. Overnight at our hotel.
Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Our guests who wish may join the optionally organized Magnificent Saranda Coasts Boat Tour with Swimming Break. (80 Euros). During our boat tour, departing from Saranda, the heart of the Albanian Riviera, we will discover the hidden beauties of the Ionian Sea. We will visit Turtle Cave, named after its mysterious structure and calm waters; Cape Qefali; Kakome Bay, hidden behind high hills surrounded by lush olive and pine trees; Secret Beach, an isolated spot far from crowds that cannot easily be found even on maps and truly lives up to its name; Rrojdhe, featuring shallow and clear waters; and Kroreza Beach, where you will accumulate unforgettable memories with its white pebbles and aquarium-clean sea. Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Our guests who wish may join the optionally organized Magnificent Gjirokaster & Blue Eye Tour. (80 Euros). Starting from Saranda, throughout our all-day tour, we will discover Albania's most important natural and historical sites. Our first stop will be the Blue Eye, famous for its turquoise-colored water and impressive natural formation. A photo and exploration break will be given at the Blue Eye, one of the region's most striking points with its natural beauty and clear water. Afterwards, we set off for the city of Gjirokaster, which bears traces of the Ottoman period and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Gjirokaster, one of the most special cities of the Balkans with its stone houses and historical texture, Gjirokaster Castle, the historical bazaar, and characteristic stone houses will be among the sights to see. During our castle visit, we will have the opportunity to watch the panoramic view of the city accompanied by the valley scenery. We will take a pleasant journey into the past with a walk through the narrow streets. Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Our guests who wish may join the optionally organized Magnificent Ionian Sea – Ksamil Boat Tour with Swimming Break. (90 Euros). We set out to sea by boat from the port of Saranda and begin an unforgettable journey in the clear waters of the Ionian Sea, famous for its turquoise color. Throughout the day, swimming breaks will be given in various beautiful bays, and we will have the opportunity to enjoy swimming in the deep blue waters. Afterwards, we will take a pleasant lunch break accompanied by sea views in Ksamil. The boat tour will end with the return to Saranda. Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures, we set off for Durres. Durres, one of Albania's oldest and most established port cities, takes its visitors on a veritable time journey with its ancient Roman ruins and vibrant coastline. The magnificent Roman Amphitheater, the Venetian Tower, the Old City Walls, and the Vollga Promenade are among the places we will see. Free time after our tour. Afterwards, departure for Tirana Airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport control procedures, departure for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1078 at 20:00. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 22:45 local time and end of our tour.
Prices are per person in €. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.
| Date | Double | Single | Triple | Child | Infant 0-1 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 16 May 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 30 Jun 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 07 Jul 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 14 Jul 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 21 Jul 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 28 Jul 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 11 Aug 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 18 Aug 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 26 Aug 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 01 Sep 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
| 08 Sep 2027 | €649 | €819 | €649 | — | €150 | Available |
Draft — legal review required. Cancellation & Refund Cancellation & Refund
Optional Tour Package: 200 Euros instead of 250 Euros
(Children aged 0 – 10 receive a 50% discount over the non-discounted price)
Important Notes:
• For this tour, a passport valid for 6 months covering the minimum tour duration is required.
• Atlas International acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol.
• During registration, the name as it appears on the passport, date of birth, and passport number must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. No-show fees for flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be reflected to the guests.
• The city where the flight lands may vary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for schedule changes and potential delays made by airlines.
• Airline rules apply to group tickets, and in accordance with group ticket rules, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
• Baggage allowance on most flights departing from Turkey is 20kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights in destination countries, this weight may drop to 15kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Atlas International.
• In case of insufficient participants for the package tour, the tour cancellation will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
• The tour route specified in the tour program is a sample route and changes may occur in the tour itinerary. City orientation tours may be carried out the next day/days depending on the arrival time in the city. Excursions mentioned in the programs may be performed on another day other than the specified day/days for any reason at the discretion of the guide.
• City orientation tours may be carried out the next day/days depending on the arrival time in the city.
• Excursions mentioned in programs may be carried out on another day other than the specified day/days for any reason at the guide's discretion.
• Optional tours can be operated with a minimum participation of 20 people; if there is less participation, they may be operated at the guide's discretion and with adjusted prices if necessary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for the failure to operate these trips or tours.
• Optional tours along the route will take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will wait at the rest stop.
• Trips or tours that are not permitted to be visited or traveled to by local authorities for any reason will not be operated. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for the failure to operate these trips or tours.
• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
• Atlas International reserves the right to change hotel names provided the star category remains the same.
• All hotel names specified in the programs are like "or similar" (or equivalent) and are written to serve as examples in terms of star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be provided in the specifically named hotel.
• An extra bed application is used in 3-person rooms, where the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an extra folding/rollaway bed.
• In cases where children under the age of 18, who are not considered adults, participate in the tour without one or both of their parents, it is mandatory to have the necessary parental consent letters with them during travel.
• In case of cancellation and changes, the “Atlas International Sales Agreement” applies.