Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tirana
Tirana- Start point
- Tirana, Albania (Enjoy Travel & Apartments Office, 08:00 - 08:30)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tirana city center
- Visit to Skanderbeg Square
- Visit to National History Museum
- Visit to Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Visit to Mother Teresa Square
- Explore Blloku district
- Visit to Gallery of Arts
- Visit to Pyramid of Tirana
- Visit to Bunker (Cold War relic)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Historical Museum (detailed overview of Albanian history from prehistoric times to King Zog period)
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square National History Museum Et'hem Bey Mosque Mother Teresa Square Blloku District Gallery of Arts Pyramid of Tirana Bunker - Day 2
Tirana to Shkodra
Tirana to Shkodra- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional meal at a local restaurant in Shkodra), Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner at a local restaurant featuring fërgesë, pasticio, and tavë kosi with regional wines)
Included Activities
- Guided scenic drive from Tirana to Shkodra
- Visit to Rozafa Castle
- Explore Shkodra city center
- Visit to Pedestal
- Visit to Mosque of Kings
- Visit to Shkodra Lake
Landmarks Rozafa Castle Shkodra Lake Mosque of Kings - Day 3
Shkodra to Theth
Shkodra to Theth- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty mountain dinner featuring trout, polenta, and local cheese at the guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Visit Church of Theth
- Visit Blood Feud Tower (Kulla e Ngujimit)
- Hike to Blue Eye of Theth (Syri i Kaltër)
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Grunas Waterfall near Theth village (30-40 minutes)
Landmarks Church of Theth Blood Feud Tower (Kulla e Ngujimit) Blue Eye of Theth (Syri i Kaltër) Grunas Waterfall - Day 4
Theth to Kruja
Theth to Kruja- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner at a local restaurant in Kruja)
Included Activities
- Guided scenic drive from Theth to Kruja
- Visit to Kruja Castle
- Visit to Skanderbeg Museum
- Visit to Ethnographic Museum
- Explore Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër)
Landmarks Kruja Castle Skanderbeg Museum Ethnographic Museum Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër) - Day 5
Kruja - Elbasan - Pogradec
Kruja - Elbasan - Pogradec- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal at Elbasan Fortress)
Included Activities
- Visit Kruja Castle
- Visit Skanderbeg Museum
- Explore Kruja Bazaar
- Visit Elbasan Fortress
- Visit Saint Mary's Church
- Visit King Mosque
- Visit Tushemisht Village
Landmarks Kruja Castle Skanderbeg Museum Kruja Bazaar Elbasan Fortress Saint Mary's Church King Mosque Lake Ohrid Tushemisht Village - Day 6
Pogradec to Korça
Pogradec to Korça- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Athanase Church
- Visit Saint Ilie Church
- Visit Saint Marie Church
- Visit Cathedral in Korça
- Explore Ottoman Bazaar in Korça
- Visit Andon Zako Cajupi Theatre
Optional Activities
- Light hiking in forest surrounding Voskopoja
Landmarks Saint Athanase Church Saint Ilie Church Saint Marie Church Korça Cathedral Ottoman Bazaar Andon Zako Cajupi Theatre - Day 7
Leskovik to Gjirokastra
Leskovik to Gjirokastra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the area near thermal baths), Dinner (Traditional dinner in local restaurant with authentic Albanian dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit thermal waters of Benja (Bënja Llixha)
- Visit Gjirokastra Castle
- Visit Skendulaj Fortress
- Visit Gjirokastra House Museum
- Visit Ethnographic Museum
Landmarks Thermal Waters of Benja (Bënja Llixha) Langarica Canyon Gjirokastra Castle Skendulaj Fortress Gjirokastra House Ethnographic Museum 
- Day 8
Gjirokastra to Saranda
Gjirokastra to Saranda- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant featuring fresh seafood and traditional Albanian dishes, including grilled fish from the Ionian Sea, vegetable stews, and local cheeses), Dinner (Dinner at seafront restaurant with fresh seafood and other local specialties)
Included Activities
- Visit Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) natural monument
- Explore archaeological site of Butrint
Landmarks Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) Butrint Archaeological Site 
- Day 9
Saranda - Ionian Riviera - Himara - Llogara
Saranda - Ionian Riviera - Himara - Llogara- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious meal in local restaurant with traditional Albanian cuisine and fresh, local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit Saranda Synagogue
- Stop at Castle of Ali Pasha
- Free time at Himara beach
Landmarks Saranda Synagogue Qeparo Village Borsh Village Castle of Ali Pasha Himara Llogara National Park - Day 10
Llogara to Vlora
Llogara to Vlora- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner in traditional restaurant offering local delicacies and cozy atmosphere)
Included Activities
- Stop at Llogara Pass scenic viewpoints
- Walk or short hike in Llogara National Park
- Visit Monument of Independence in Vlora
- Visit Zvërnec Island and Byzantine Monastery of St. Mary
Landmarks Llogara Pass Llogara National Park Monument of Independence Zvërnec Island Byzantine Monastery of St. Mary - Day 11
Vlora to Apollonia to Berat to Tirana
Vlora to Apollonia to Berat to Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Albanian lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner in local restaurant offering traditional Albanian and Mediterranean dishes)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Apollonia Archaeological Site
- Visit temple of Apollo
- Visit Roman amphitheater at Apollonia
- Visit museum at Apollonia site
- Explore Mangalemi District in Berat
- Visit Plumb Mosque
- Visit Berat Cathedral
Landmarks Apollonia Archaeological Site Temple of Apollo at Apollonia Roman Amphitheater at Apollonia Apollonia Museum Mangalemi District Plumb Mosque Berat Cathedral 
- Day 12
Berat to Tirana
Berat to Tirana- End point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel booked)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Revisit previous tour spots in Tirana
- Walk through Blloku District
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Relax in local cafes
- Visit city parks
- Visit Grand Park of Tirana
Landmarks Blloku District Grand Park of Tirana
