With its south-eastern part bordered by Greece, Albania is a country which offers a visual spectacle for travelers. It shares its coasts with the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea. The capital of Albania is Tirana which encompasses a population of 600,000. In modern times, Albania is being considered as a fast emerging tourist hot spot. With its rich diversity of various cultures and a mix of ancient civilizations, Albania is a wonderland waiting to be explored. Offering visitors a unique glimpse of its historically rich museums,religious monuments and archeological parks, the Albania offers top tourist destinations like Orikum, Bylis, Antigonea, Butrint, Shkroda, Lezha, Berati and Apollonia.

Just 25 kms north-west of Tirana is the mother Theresa International Airport which acts as a gateway for air travelers. Numerous shuttle bus services are available connecting parts of the country. Various relics from the bronze age can be seen here. Butrint in particular has been considered as one of the world’s archeological wonders. Enjoying a typical mediterranean climate, travelers can expect the weather to be very moderate. Days are usually sunny. The Ionian coast, frequented by beach lovers, has an annual winter temperature of 8-10 degrees celcius.