Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Tirana
Arrival in Tirana- Start point
- Tirana, Albania (Tirana International Airport , 13:00 - 14:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tirana city center
- Day 2
Kruja to Shkodra
Kruja to Shkodra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit V-VI century Kruja fortress
- Visit Kruja old bazaar
- Traditional lunch
- Visit IV century BC Rozafa fortress in Shkodra
- Walking tour of Shkodra city center with Venetian influence
Landmarks Kruja Fortress Rozafa Fortress - Day 3
Durres to Berat
Durres to Berat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Alpeta Agro Tourism with local Raki)
Included Activities
- Visit Durres amphitheater (II century AD)
- Tour Durres town center
- Lunch at Alpeta Agro Tourism with traditional food and Raki
- Visit Berat IV century BC fortress
- Tour Berat old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica
Landmarks Durres Amphitheater Berat Fortress - Day 4
Berat to Korca
Berat to Korca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Driloni Park
- Stop at Tushemisht Village
- Tour Korca city center and Orthodox Cathedral
- Visit Korca old bazaar
Optional Activities
- Try local beer and meatballs in beer gardens (evening exploration)
Landmarks Lake Ohrid Korca Orthodox Cathedral - Day 5
Korca to Gjirokastra
Korca to Gjirokastra- Meals
- Breakfast (Filling traditional breakfast), Lunch (Lunch near Benja Baths with traditional food)
Included Activities
- Visit Farma Sotira agro-tourism
- Stop at Leskovik to view communist bunkers
- Lunch near Benja Baths with traditional food
- Visit Benja thermal baths
Optional Activities
- Swim in warm sulfuric waters at Benja thermal baths
Landmarks Vjosa River Benja Thermal Baths - Day 6
Gjirokastra to Saranda
Gjirokastra to Saranda- Meals
- Breakfast (Filling traditional breakfast)
Included Activities
- Tour Gjirokastra old town
- Visit XIV-century Gjirokastra fortress
- Visit XIX-century Gjirokastra old bazaar
- Visit Blue Eye natural water spring park
Optional Activities
- Swim at Blue Eye spring (for the brave)
- Walk Saranda promenade (afternoon)
- Visit beach in Saranda (afternoon)
- Explore nightlife in Saranda (evening)
Landmarks Gjirokastra Fortress Blue Eye Spring - Day 7
Saranda to Vlora
Saranda to Vlora- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Himara), Dinner (Farewell dinner in Vlora)
Included Activities
- Visit Butrinti Archaeological Park
- Drive along Ionian coast with stops in Dhermi, Vuno, Himara, Borsh, and Qeparo
- Lunch in Himara
- Stop at Ali Pasha fortress (XIX century)
- Stop at Llogara pass for panoramic views
- Farewell dinner in Vlora
Landmarks Butrinti Archaeological Park Ali Pasha Fortress Llogara Pass - Day 8
Departure from Vlora
Departure from Vlora- End point
- Tirana, Albania (Tirana International Airport or Tirana City Center , 14:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
