Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana to Durres to Berat
You'll leave Tirana at 09:00 and drive to Durres, a city that's been around for over 25 centuries. There you'll walk through the Roman Amphitheater and check out the Medieval Market on a guided city tour. After that, it's on to Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Ottoman architecture. You'll explore the three historic neighborhoods of Kala, Mangalem, and Gorica, then visit the Orthodox Monastery and the Onufri Museum of Iconography. By evening you'll settle in for the night in Berat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Durres
- Visit Roman Amphitheater
- Visit Medieval Market in Durres
- City tour of Berat - neighborhoods Kala, Mangalem, and Gorica
- Visit Orthodox Monastery - Dormitory of Saint Mary
- Visit Onufri Museum of Iconography
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater Medieval Market Kala Mangalem Gorica Orthodox Monastery - Dormitory of Saint Mary Onufri Museum of Iconography 
- Day 2
Berat to Vlora to Butrint to Gjirokastra
Starting from Berat, you'll head to the Zverneci Monastery, a Byzantine-style structure sitting on an island in the Narta Lagoon that you'll reach by crossing a scenic bridge. Then it's on to Vlora, the City of Albanian Independence, where you'll get a short city tour and drive along the Albanian Riviera with free time to wander through coastal villages. From there, you'll check out Butrint, a UNESCO Heritage site and Albania's most important archaeological location with ancient Greek and Roman ruins, plus a quick stop at the nearby island of Ksamil. The day ends in Gjirokastra, a medieval stone city with a unique character where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zverneci Monastery
- City tour of Vlora
- Drive along Albanian Riviera
- Visit typical villages along Albanian Riviera
- Visit Butrint
- Visit Island of Ksamil
- City tour of Gjirokastra
Optional Activities
- Meals at local restaurants along the Albanian Riviera
Landmarks Zverneci Monastery Narta Lagoon Albanian Riviera Butrint Ksamil Island 
- Day 3
Gjirokastra to Tirana
You'll start the morning on a city tour of Gjirokastra, walking through its distinctive fortress-style houses and charming cobblestone paths. Later in the day you'll head back to Tirana, Albania's capital, where you'll get an in-depth look at the city's contrasting architecture and historical development.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Gjirokastra
- Explore cobblestone paths and fortress-style houses in Gjirokastra
- City exploration of Tirana
Landmarks Gjirokastra Fortress 
- Day 4
Tirana to Kruja to Shkoder
The day starts with a city tour of Tirana where you'll see the contrasts between early 20th century architecture, communist-era buildings, and modern structures. You'll then visit Bunk Art, a nuclear bunker with over 140 rooms that was built during the communist regime. After lunch you'll drive to Kruja, a city recognized for its medieval history, traditions, and religious tolerance, and take a guided city tour there. By late afternoon you'll head north to Shkoder for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Tirana
- Visit Bunk Art - Nuclear Bunker
- City tour of Kruja
Landmarks Bunk Art Kruja 
- Day 5
Shkoder to Tirana
You'll visit the Castle of Shkoder and take a city tour of Shkoder itself, the capital and largest city of North Albania. Later you'll drive back toward Tirana, stopping for a gastronomic experience with local cuisine around Lake Skadar at Mrrizi I Zanave, a restaurant recognized among the top 100 in the world. You'll arrive back in Tirana in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Castle of Shkodra
- City tour of Shkoder
Optional Activities
- Gastronomic experience around Lake Skadar with local Karp (carp fish)
- Dining at Mrrizi I Zanave restaurant
Landmarks Castle of Shkodra Lake Skadar
