Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kruja - Shkodra
Kruja - Shkodra- Start point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (The standard pick-up arrangement for this tour is from your hotel or accommodation within Tirana at 9:00 AM., 08:30 - 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (IKONA HOTEL), Hotel 4* (Thethi Paradise)
Included Activities
- Visit Kruja Bazaar
- Walking tour within Kruja castle walls
- Ascend to summit of Kruja mountain (1100 meters elevation)
- Visit Rozafa Castle
- Explore Shkodra city boulevard
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch in Shiroka neighborhood by Lake Shkodra
- Dinner at Frost of the Fairies restaurant
Landmarks Kruja Bazaar Kruja Castle Kruja Mountain Rozafa Castle - Day 2
Theth Village
Theth Village- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Theatro Hotel), Hotel 4* (BOKA Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive through Albanian Alps with panoramic stops
- Visit Church of Theth
- Visit Reconciliation Tower in Theth
- Hike to Blue Eye of Theth (approximately 45 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Grunas Waterfall hike - optional activity recommended only for participants with energy to continue hiking after main excursion
Landmarks Albanian Alps Theth Village Church of Theth Reconciliation Tower Grunas Waterfall Blue Eye of Theth - Day 3
Berat
Berat- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koroni Boutique Hotel), Hotel 4* (Merko Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Berat Castle
- Walking tour of Berat Castle
- Explore Mangalemi neighborhood
- Visit city gate and former Pasha's residence
- Visit Sultan's Mosque
- Explore Berat boulevard
- Visit Gorica Bridge
- Explore old Gorica neighborhood
- Wine Tasting Tour at local winery in Peshtan village
Optional Activities
- Traditional Albanian lunch with local family inside the castle
- Lunch at location with best views of Berat's old town
- Coffee break in Belsh town
- Dinner at the winery (can be accommodated upon request)
Landmarks Berat Castle Mangalemi neighborhood Sultan's Mosque Gorica Bridge Gorica neighborhood - Day 4
Gjirokastra - Saranda
Gjirokastra - Saranda- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Iliria Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Gjirokastra Bazaar
- Visit Gjirokastra Castle
- Explore Gjirokastra Castle museum
- Explore Gjirokastra Castle old prison
- Visit clock tower at Gjirokastra Castle
- Visit Blue Eye natural site
- Visit Lekursi Castle in Saranda
- Watch sunset views from Lekursi Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit Zekate House (local fortress house) - not included in price
Landmarks Gjirokastra Bazaar Gjirokastra Castle Zekate House Blue Eye Lekursi Castle - Day 5
Saranda - Ksamil - Albanian Riviera
Saranda - Ksamil - Albanian Riviera- End point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel you have booked for your post-tour accommodation on the final night.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Experience Ksamil Village shoreline
- Visit Butrinti Archaeological Park (UNESCO protected site)
Optional Activities
- Visit Ksamil Islands independently during free beach time
- Swim to first island
- Take boat to visit Ksamil Islands
- Explore Albanian Riviera beaches (Porto Palermo, Dhermi, etc.)
Landmarks Ksamil Village Ksamil Islands Butrinti Porto Palermo Dhermi Albanian Riviera
