Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tirana
Tirana- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up service
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tirana city center including Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Pyramid, and Blloku area
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Et'hem Bey Mosque Pyramid of Tirana Blloku - Day 2
Shkoder - Theth
Shkoder - Theth- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fish-based lunch in a local restaurant facing Shkodra Lake in Shiroke), Dinner (Rustic dinner with a glass or two of Raki)
Included Activities
- Visit Rozafa Castle
- Guided tour of Shkodra Old Town including St. Stephen's Catholic Cathedral and Ebu Bekr Mosque
- Walking guide of Theth village including reconciliation tower and century-old church
- Rustic dinner with raki
Landmarks Rozafa Castle Shkodra Lake St. Stephen's Catholic Cathedral Ebu Bekr Mosque Thore Pass Boge - Day 3
Theth
Theth- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the natural pools of Nderlysa), Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisure hike in Theth National Park
- View Grunas Waterfall and Canyon
- Refreshing bath and lunch at natural pools of Nderlysa
- Hike to the Blue Eye of Theth
Landmarks Theth National Park Grunas Waterfall Blue Eye of Theth Nderlysa Natural Pools - Day 4
Theth to Durres
Theth to Durres- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant with a tremendous view of the city and valley of Kruja), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dollma Bektashi Teqe
- Guided tour of Kruja Castle and surroundings
- Visit Skanderbeg Museum
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore the Old Bazaar in Kruja
Landmarks Dollma Bektashi Teqe Kruja Castle Skanderbeg Museum Old Bazaar of Kruja - Day 5
Durres to Saranda
Durres to Saranda- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a small, local restaurant for a taste of the city's authentic dishes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Skenduli House with history from the Skenduli family
- Explore Gjirokaster Castle
- View Ottoman Bazaar and historic wooden houses
- Visit Gjirokastra Obelisk
- Visit the Blue Eye Spring
Landmarks Skenduli House Gjirokaster Castle Ottoman Bazaar of Gjirokaster Gjirokastra Obelisk Blue Eye Spring - Day 6
Saranda
Saranda- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Butrint Archaeological Park with expert guide explaining history through Amphitheater, Castle, Churches, and Lion's Gate
- Beach day at Ksamil Islands with swimming and sunbathing
Optional Activities
- Food and drinks at small cafés and restaurants on Ksamil Islands
- Visit Lekursi Castle
Landmarks Butrint Archaeological Park Ksamil Islands Lekursi Castle - Day 7
Saranda to Vlore
Saranda to Vlore- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Llogara National Park freshened by the mountain breeze and pine trees), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ali Pasha Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit Flag Square with Independence Monument
- Visit Muradie Mosque
- Visit Vlore Lungomare
Landmarks Ali Pasha Castle Llogara National Park Llogara Balcony Flag Square Independence Monument Muradie Mosque Vlore Lungomare - Day 8
Vlore to Tirana
Vlore to Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with the city as the view), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berat Citadel and Castle including Red Mosque, White Mosque, and Church of the Holy Trinity
- Visit to arched Gorica Bridge
- Coffee, raki, and dessert at a local home inside the castle
Optional Activities
- Free time to wander in Mangalem and Gorica districts
Landmarks Berat Citadel Red Mosque White Mosque Church of the Holy Trinity Gorica Bridge Mangalem Gorica - Day 9
Tirana
Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
