Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tirana
Tirana- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Albanopolis)
Optional Activities
- Explore Blloku District near Grand Park
- Visit Church of St. Procopius ruins and lake viewpoint
- Browse Pazari i Ri open-air market
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Blloku District Grand Park Church of St. Procopius Pazari i Ri - Day 2
Tirana to Gjirokaster
Tirana to Gjirokaster- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch by the Vjosa River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Rose Garden)
Included Activities
- Wild swim in Vjosa River (water conditions allowing)
- Visit Gjirokaster Castle
- Explore Old Bazaar
Landmarks Vjosa River Gjirokaster Castle Gjirokaster Old Bazaar - Day 3
Gjirokaster
Gjirokaster- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Albanian fare at small roadside guesthouse)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Rose Garden)
Included Activities
- White water rafting on Vjosa River (graded 2-3)
- Short hike along Benja River in Kelcyra Gorge
- Dip in natural thermal pools at Benja
Landmarks Vjosa River Nemeçka Mountain Kelcyra Gorge Benja Thermal Pools Katiu Ottoman Bridge 
- Day 4
Gjirokaster to Himara Bay
Gjirokaster to Himara Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at beach with time for swimming)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Chimaera)
Included Activities
- Visit Ali Pasha fortress and explore rooms and tunnels
- Scenic drive along Albanian Riviera coastal road
- Swim at beach during lunch stop
Landmarks Ali Pasha Fortress Porto Palermo Bay Albanian Riviera - Day 5
Himara Bay
Himara Bay- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Chimaera)
Optional Activities
- Visit Himara Castle ruins with tour leader
- Hike from castle back to hotel (9 kilometres/5.6 miles, approximately 2.5 hours, ascent 130 metres, descent 290 metres)
Landmarks Himara Castle Livhadi Bay - Day 6
Himara Bay to Vlora
Himara Bay to Vlora- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at one of the most beautiful beaches of Karaburun Peninsula)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Partners)
Included Activities
- Rib boat ride on Karaburun Peninsula and Sazan Island Maritime Park
- Visit Haxhi Ali Cave
- Swim at peninsula beach
Optional Activities
- Visit Sazan Island (depending on local situation)
- Taxi to Vlora city centre
- Explore Vlora Old Town
- Visit Muradie Mosque
- Visit Independence Monument
- Visit Museum of Independence
- Dinner at promenade restaurants
Landmarks Karaburun Peninsula Sazan Island Haxhi Ali Cave Sazan Island Maritime Park Vlora Old Town Muradie Mosque Independence Monument Museum of Independence - Day 7
Vlora to Tirana
Vlora to Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Albanopolis)
Included Activities
- Visit Apollonia UNESCO archaeological site
- Cable car ride to Mt Dajti
- Djati Adventure Park obstacle courses (nets, suspension bridges, swinging beams, zip lines)
Optional Activities
- Group dinner on last evening
Landmarks Apollonia Mt Dajti Djati Adventure Park - Day 8
Tirana
Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Tirana
