Durrës is the second largest city of Albania located on the central Albanian coast, about 33 km west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically significant cities in Albania. Durrës is home to Albania’s main port, the Port of Durrës, and to the newest public university, the Aleksandër Moisiu University. Durrës is an important link to Western Europe due to its port and its proximity to the Italian port cities, notably Bari, to which daily ferries run. As well as the dockyard, it also possesses an important shipyard and manufacturing industries, notably producing leather, plastic and tobacco products. Some important buildings in Durrës include the main library, the cultural center with the Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, the Estrada Theater, the puppet theater, and the philharmonic orchestra. There are also several museums such as the Durrës Archaeological Museum, Royal Villa of Durrës and the Museum of History (the house of Aleksandër Moisiu).

The city hosts the Durrës Ancient City Wall called also Durrës Castle while the largest amphitheater in the Balkans is located in the city close to the harbor. This first-century construction is currently under consideration for inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The southern coastal stretch is renowned for its traditional mass beach tourism having experienced uncontrolled urban development. The city’s beaches are also a popular destination for many foreign and local tourists, with an estimated 800,000 tourists visiting annually. Many Albanians from Tirana and elsewhere spend their summer vacations on the beaches of Durrës. In 2012, new water sanitation systems are being installed to completely eliminate seawater pollution. In contrast, the northern coastal stretch is mostly unspoiled and set to become an elite tourism destination as a number of beach resorts are being built since 2009. Neighboring districts are known for the production of good wine and a variety of foodstuffs.

PARTICIPATION FEE:

1. · 139 Euro for 3 HB per person ( 3 nights with 2 meals per day)
· 179 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)

It covers hotel accommodation (leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms and others in triple and quadruple rooms) with 2 meals per day in Basic hotel categories in Durres, Albania.

2. · 155 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
· 195 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)

It covers hotel accommodation in (leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms and others in triple and quadruple rooms) Advanced hotel categories in Durres, Albania as following:

- Addition day can be booked for 35 euro/person/day for Basic Category Hotels

- Addition day can be booked for 48 euro/person/day for Advanced Category Hotels

DISCOUNT: For every 25th participant, 1 participant is free of charge

*(on your request we can arrange 4* hotels for different prices)

PARTICIPATION FEE INCLUDES:
· Participation in the festival concerts
· Accommodation in 2* or 3* Hotels (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/person/day, supplement for single room is 15 €/person/day)
· Half board hotel accommodation
· Welcome meeting with the leaders of the groups
· Souvenir and gift for each group
· Certificate for attendance
· Invitation letter

PARTICIPATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
· Transport
· Optional Excursions
· Insurance and city tax
· What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”

PAYMENT METHOD:

Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

Next payment of 20% for booking of accommodation needs to be sent to the organizer.

Rest of the sum will be paid before the beginning of the festival or upon arrival regarding the permission and agreement with organizers