Bronze statue of the National hero Skanderberg, Tirana
Although Albania has only very recently emerged as a European destination for the inquisitive traveller, its friendly people and rich variety of archaeological and historical sites, combined with stunning, wild mountainous scenery is reason enough to warrant a comprehensive visit. With a number of listed UNESCO World Heritage sites and fascinating medieval castles and towns, this detailed 11 day tour is designed to allow for adequate time to fully appreciate the beauty of this lesser visited yet alluring country, known in antiquity as Illyria, the Land of Eagles. We also include two nights at the UNESCO listed town of Ohrid in Macedonia