Tirana

Albania, Tirana region

1 nightThu. Jan 01 - Fri. Jan 02

The capital and largest city of Albania, Tirana is host to many public institutions and universities, and is the center of the political, economic, and cultural life of the country. The main cultural institutions of Tirana are the National Theater, the National Theater of Opera and Ballet of Albania and the National Arts Gallery. Performances of renowned world composers are regularly performed. The city hosts the Tirana Biennale, Tirana Jazz Festival, Summer Day, White Night, Rally Albania, Buy Albanian Regional Delicacies Expo, and Tirana Fashion Week. Tirana has been redesigning its identity to a Mediterranean city, lined with cafes and nightlife.

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Vlore

Albania, Vlore region

2 nightsFri. Jan 02 - Sun. Jan 04

Vlore is a coastal town and municipality in southern Albania. It is the second largest port city of Albania, after Durres. It is the city where the Albanian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on November 28, 1912. Vlore was for a brief time the Capital of Albania. Founded as an ancient Greek colony in the 6th century BC by the name of Aulon and continuously inhabited for about 26 centuries, Vlore is home to the Port of Vlore and University of Vlore as the most important economical and cultural city of southwestern Albania.

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Gjirokaster

Albania, Gjirokaster region

2 nightsSun. Jan 04 - Tue. Jan 06

Gjirokaster is a town and a municipality in southern Albania. Lying in the historical region of Epirus, it is the capital of Gjirokaster County. Its old town is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate." Gjirokaster is situated in a valley between the Gjere mountains and the Drino River, at 300 m (984 ft) above sea level. The city is overlooked by the Gjirokaster Castle where Gjirokaster National Folklore Festival is held every five years. Gjirokaster is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha and notable writer Ismail Kadare. It hosts the Eqerem Cabej University.

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Saranda

Albania, Vlora region

2 nightsTue. Jan 06 - Thu. Jan 08

Saranda is a town and municipality in Vlore County, southern Albania. It is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Albanian Riviera. It is situated on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea in the central Mediterranean, about 14 km (8.7 mi) east of the north end of the Greek island of Corfu. The seat of the municipality is the town Sarande. Near Sarande are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sarande has a Greek minority and is considered one of the two centers of the Greek community in Albania.

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Corfu

Greece, Corfu region

2 nightsThu. Jan 08 - Sat. Jan 10

Corfu, also known as Kérkyra, is the main city on the island of Corfu, Greece. In 2007, the old town of the city was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The old city having grown up within fortifications, is a labyrinth of narrow streets paved with cobblestones called "kantounia". There is a promenade by the seashore towards the bay of Garitsa, and also an esplanade between the town and the citadel where upscale restaurants and European style bistros abound. The city of Corfu has a long tradition in the fine arts. The Philharmonic Society of Corfu is part of that tradition. The Museum of the Philharmonic Society of Corfu presents in detail the musical heritage of the island.

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Parga

Greece, Epirus region

2 nightsSat. Jan 10 - Mon. Jan 12

Parga is a town located in the northwest of Preveza. It is a resort town known for its scenic beauty. Parga is situated between the coastal region of Preveza and Igoumenitsa and combines uniquely mountain and sea. One of the most picturesque and cosmopolitan places in northwestern Greece, the “Bride of Epirus”, the beautiful Parga challenges you to experience up close its long history, its diverse natural beauty and hospitality of its inhabitants. Parga attracts thousands of tourists every summer, not only because of its natural beauties, but also because of its beautiful beaches. Swimmers can enjoy the calm and warm waters, and a wide variety of sea sports or games are also available.

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Ohrid

Macedonia, Southwestern region

2 nightsTue. Jan 13 - Thu. Jan 15

Ohrid is a city in the Republic of Macedonia and the seat of Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country. Ohrid is notable for once having had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a "Jerusalem (of the Balkans)". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. Ohrid is one of only 28 sites that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage that are both Cultural and Natural sites. The main sights of this city are Lake Ohrid, Church of St. Sophia, the amphitheater, Holy Mary Peribleptos, Samuil's Fortress, and more.

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