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Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery, Croatia


Albania regularly hits the headlines as Europe’s hottest new beach destination, but capital Tirana is also jam- packed with artsy attractions, buzzing bars and thought- provoking museums. It’s now even easier for agents to sell, as Tirana has recently been added to Tui’s city-break programme.


Clients can start in Skanderbeg Square, a vast marble piazza named after Albania’s national hero, who fought against the Ottoman incursion in the 15th century and


is commemorated with a statue depicting him on horseback. From there, they can visit


the 18th-century Et’hem Bey Mosque, which features gorgeous botanical paintwork throughout its interior. For something more modern,


the Bunk’Art museums, set in decommissioned Cold War bunkers, offer an overview of life under the communist regime. Other architecture from that era includes the quirky Pyramid of Tirana, which is now an exhibition space. Or visit a much more recent addition to the city


Tirana


tastings give guests a variety of flavour profiles, from earthy to spicy. And for those desperate for some beach time, Meneghetti’s private beach is a short shuttle ride away. Book it: Regent Holidays offers a four-night Meneghetti Estate Escape, from £1,795 per person, based on two sharing on a B&B basis. The price includes car hire, wine and olive-oil tastings, a five-course dinner and flights to Pula. regent-holidays.co.uk


Namazgah Mosque, Tirana, Albania


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skyline at Namazgah Mosque, the largest in the Balkans, which was inaugurated last year. To escape the city, a 40-minute bus ride will take clients to the Dajti Ekpres cable car, from where they can journey to Dajti’s mountain summit to enjoy glorious views of the thick forests embracing the city. Book it: Tui offers three nights’ B&B at the Hotel Theatro from £329 per person, based on two sharing. The price includes 20kg of hold luggage and flights from Stansted on July 1. tui.co.uk


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