Sofia to Albania

Located on the Sofia plain and on the lower slopes of Mount Vitosha in the western part of the country, Sofia is Bulgaria's capital and its largest city. It is Europe's second oldest capital city with stylish restaurants, fashionable bars, and buzzing nightclubs along with ancient yet modern concert halls, theaters and cinemas with elegant and vibrant cafes, interesting galleries and famous museums. It is an attractive and cultural city and is distinguished by its distinctive combination of European and communist-style architectures along with beautiful orthodox churches. The city is a dynamic Eastern European capital with beautiful scenery and a well developed ski-resort so close to it- the Vitosha Mountain. Sofia is well served by Sofia Airport, busiest in Bulgaria, and some of the public transportation services such as bus, taxi, tram and rail. The city is famous for its beautiful spring and summer days and with such lovely weather visit The Zoo, The Sofia Land or the city's green belt and some of the famous are Borisova Garden in the city centre and the Southern park which is one of the best parks in the entire country. And if the sun is in retreat visit the art theaters such as Sfumato Theatrical Workshop that shows both classical and modern plays or National Opera and Ballet which is a combination of both Opera and Ballet or some of the famous art museums such as National Art Gallery which holds the collection of Bulgarian authors and National Historical Museum, holding the collection of more than 600,000 items. Sofia is the most visited tourist destinations in Bulgaria and hold's largest collection of Museum in Bulgaria. It is the economic hub for most of the Bulgarian and international companies operating within the country. St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is one of the largest orthodox church in the world and is visited by most of the tourists. Vitosha Boulevard is the main shopping street in the heart of the city. The city also offers with one of the finest restaurants offering various cuisines with an amazing list of bars, clubs and nightlife. If you are planning a trip to this beautiful and amazing city, visit MakeMyTrip.com and you can easily book online flight tickets as well as hotels. The website gives you the feasibility to book hotels and flights for all destinations of the world-anytime and anywhere. This feature helps you to make your travel cheaper and comfortable.

Albania is a small country in the western region of Balkan Peninsula of southern Europe. As Ionian and Adriatic seas surround the country, it features a distinct Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters. Along with natural attractions, Albania also comprises several historical landmarks. One of the oldest inhabited cities in the country and a major cultural centre, Shkroda in northern Albania is famous for the Castle of Rozafa, offering sweeping views of the beautiful Shkodra Lake. Theatre Migjeni and Marubi National Museum of Photography are also important cultural attractions in this city. In central Albania in the Osum river valley, Berat is a beautiful city with over 2400 years of history. The iconic Berat Castle comprises several Byzantine churches including the Cathedral of Shën Mëria. This cathedral also houses a museum. Tirana is the capital of Albania and is a few kilometres away from Syri i Cikllopit. Comprising unique rock formations, it is a popular hiking spot. Another important natural attraction in Albania is Valbona Valley National Park. Located in the northern region of the country, it is home to lynx, grey wolf and brown bear. There are hundreds of hiking trails at this wildlife haven. Albania is also famous for beaches. In the southern part of the country in the Himara region, Grammata Bay along the Ionian coast consists of a number of small beaches, some of which, even connect to underwater caves. The flat rock formations around the waters are known for ancient inscriptions in different scripts. Tirana is a go-to shopping and dining destination in the country. Oda restaurant serves a mix of traditional along with Middle Eastern cuisines, while Toptani Shopping Center has several clothing stores. To book a flight and hotel in Albania, choose MakeMyTrip and enjoy cost-saving discounts.