Meet your guide at the Visit Albania Tour Operator office, located right in the historical centre near the King Mosque. Begin by exploring the mosque’s 15th-century architecture. If the doors are open and it is not prayer time, step inside.
Next, visit the Porta e Pashait (Gate of the Pasha) and the Sarajet e Pashait, the remnants of the grand palace complex of the Ottoman governors. Walk across the iconic Gorica Bridge into the ancient Christian quarter.
Pause at a local restaurant to sample the “soul food” of the region. Taste f ërgesë, a savoury blend of peppers, tomatoes, and local curd cheese, japrak, traditional stuffed vine leaves, and a selection of seasonal specialities made that morning.
Enjoy a wine tasting from a local winery in the heart of Mangalem quarter with 3 types of wine. Visit a legendary local pastry shop where the family has protected their recipes for three generations. Try the famous Monblan, or choose from Bakllava or Revani. Conclude on the Pedonale (Bulevardi Republika).
