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Theatre of the Sun: Albania's Spirit (Self-Drive & Partially Guided)

8 days
From Krujë to Tirana
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana to Berat

    Start point
    Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mangalemi)

    Included Activities

    • Kick-off meeting with tour organizer
    • Receive itinerary information, contact numbers, and Albanian map

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja
    • Quick lunch in Kruja
    • Explore Tirana's highlights
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Museum
    Berat Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Berat

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Alpeta Agritourism and Winery including wine tasting of their finest wines and traditional raki (two glasses of wine included))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sofo Llogara)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berat Castle
    • Visit Church of St. Mary of Blachernae
    • View works by Onufri at the castle
    • Visit Alpeta Agritourism and Winery
    • Wine tasting and traditional raki tasting
    • Farm-to-table lunch at Alpeta
    • Explore Apollonia archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Berat Castle
    Church of St. Mary of Blachernae
    Alpeta Agritourism and Winery
    Apollonia
    Llogara National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Llogara to Saranda

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kaonia)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ali Pasha Castle at Porto Palermo Bay
    • Beach time with option to swim

    Optional Activities

    • Morning forest walk
    • Yoga activity
    Landmarks
    Ali Pasha Castle at Porto Palermo Bay
    Dhermi
    Himara
    Upper Qeparo
  4. Day 4

    Saranda

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Mussel-themed lunch featuring dishes made from freshly harvested mussels)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kalemi 2)

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided visit to Butrint UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Boat trip on Butrint Lake with local guides
    • Learn about mussel farming
    • Mussel-themed lunch featuring freshly harvested mussels
    • Visit Blue Eye natural spring
    Landmarks
    Butrint
    Butrint Lake
    Blue Eye
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  5. Day 5

    Gjirokastra

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kalemi 2)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Gjirokastra with local partner
    • Visit Castle of Gjirokastra
    • Visit Skenduli House

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Old Bazaar
    • Visit Saint Mary Church at Labova e Kryqit
    Landmarks
    Castle of Gjirokastra
    Skenduli House
    Old Bazaar
    Saint Mary Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Gjirokastra to Përmet

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch with local family in Dhoksat village prepared during hands-on cooking experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Përmet)

    Included Activities

    • Mini tour of Dhoksat village with local guide
    • Hands-on cooking experience with local family
    • Lunch with local family in Dhoksat

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Gjirokastra Old Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Old Bazaar
    Dhoksat
    Vjosa River
    Vjosa Canyon
  7. Day 7

    Përmet to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Opera)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Katiu Bridge
    • Explore Langarica Canyon
    • Visit Bënja thermal waters

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Bënja thermal baths
    Landmarks
    Vjosa River
    Katiu Bridge
    Langarica Canyon
    Bënja
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  8. Day 8

    Tirana

    End point
    Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided walk to Skanderbeg Square
    • Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
    • Visit Bunk'Art
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
    Bunk'Art

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Up Albania. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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