Itinerary
- Day 1
Llogara National Park
You'll drive out to Llogara National Park and start hiking through thick pine forest that gradually opens into rockier terrain. The trail takes you past a small pastoral settlement as it climbs toward Qafa e Thellë, where you get those sweeping coastal views across to Italy on clear days. After spending time at the viewpoint, you'll head back down the same route to the parking area and check into your hotel within the park.
Included Activities
- Hike through Llogara National Park to Qafa e Thellë with coastal views
Landmarks Llogara National Park Qafa e Thellë Strait of Otranto - Day 2
Llogara National Park to Dhërmi
Today's a big one physically. You're going for the summit of Qorre peak at 2,018 meters, the second highest in the Ceraunian Mountains. The climb is steep but gets you to views where wild mountains drop straight down to beaches below. You can see Mount Çikë falling over 2,000 meters in less than 5 kilometers. After the summit, you'll come back down through increasing forest coverage, then drive to Dhërmi, a coastal village in the mountains overlooking the Ionian Sea. You'll stay among its traditional stone houses for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Hike to Qorre peak (2,018m) in the Ceraunian Mountains
Landmarks Qorre Peak Ceraunian Mountains Mount Çikë Dhërmi - Day 3
Dhërmi to Qeparo
After breakfast you'll head to the Ngjipe trailhead and walk down a well-kept path to the beach with stops at scenic viewpoints along the way. The Ngjipe canyon carved by water over 2 kilometers and 100 meters deep creates a unique landscape. You'll have time to swim and relax in the clear water before climbing back to the parking area. From there, you continue your drive south toward Qeparo, passing Porto Palermo bay where you can see Cold War military ruins and Ali Pasha fortress remnants on a peninsula. You'll settle in Qeparo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Ngjipe canyon and beach
Optional Activities
- Visit Ali Pasha fortress ruins at Porto Palermo bay
Landmarks Ngjipe Canyon Ngjipe Beach Porto Palermo Bay Ali Pasha Fortress - Day 4
Qeparo to Saranda
From Qeparo you'll drive to the Kakome beach trailhead for an easier, gentler hike with nice views of both Kakome and Krorëz beaches. The trail isn't steep, making it a good morning walk. At Krorëz there are restaurants and bars right at the beach if you want to spend time by the water before heading back the same way in the afternoon. Later you'll drive south to Saranda, Albania's southernmost city just a few kilometers from Corfu. The rest of the evening is yours to wander around this vibrant coastal town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Kakome beach to Krorrëz
Optional Activities
- Visit Butrint archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Kakome Beach Krorrëz Beach Saranda Butrint Corfu - Day 5
Saranda to Gjirokastra
You'll drive from Saranda to Labovë e Kryqit, a village with one of the Balkans' important Byzantine churches. The church held a relic believed to be from the True Cross, and the silver cross in the village is remarkable even by Byzantine standards. From there, you'll follow a clear trail through Libohova's upper areas, crossing meadows and small forests as it zigzags upward toward a mountain saddle. Along the ridge you'll come across remnants of Cold War installations, old tunnels and abandoned bunkers still visible. After descending back to the village, you'll drive to Gjirokastra, a well-preserved Ottoman trading town where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Hike to mountain ridge with Cold War military installations above Labovë of the Cross
- Visit Labovë of the Cross Byzantine church
Landmarks Labovë of the Cross Church Libohova Gjirokastra 
- Day 6
Gjirokastra to Tirana
Your last day is spent in Gjirokastra, one of the Balkans' best-preserved historic towns from the Ottoman era. You'll check out the fortress and the well-maintained museum houses that tell the town's history. The craft market is solid for picking up local items and souvenirs if you want something to remember the trip. In the afternoon you'll drive back to Tirana, wrapping up your mountain and coastal adventure through Albania.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Gjirokastra Fortress
- Explore museum houses in Gjirokastra
- Browse craft market in Gjirokastra
Landmarks Gjirokastra Fortress Tirana 
