Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
You'll arrive in Tirana and meet up with your tour group this evening. There's a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, so you'll get to know everyone and settle in right away.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner with warm stews, pies and breads)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center (or similar))
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Albanian cuisine
- Day 2
Tirana
After breakfast, a local guide takes you around to see Tirana's historical buildings and landmarks. The afternoon and evening are free, so you can wander through the city on your own and check out whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided orientation tour of Tirana with local guide covering historical buildings and landmarks
- Day 3
Tirana to Vlora
You'll head out by coach toward the Albanian Riviera after breakfast. Once there, the day is pretty relaxed - you can spend time on the beaches with their turquoise water and sandy shores. If you're interested, there's an optional boat tour to the National Marine Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Partner (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Vlora
Optional Activities
- Boat tour to National Marine Park with views of rugged coastlines and lush green hills
- Day 4
Vlora - Himara - Porto Palermo Bay - Vlora
Start by exploring the beaches and streets of Himara, then head to Porto Palermo Bay to see the castle and fortress of Ali Pash Tepelena. On the way back, there's a traditional Albanian Iso-Polyphony performance. Dinner happens at a family-owned restaurant in a vineyard, which is a nice way to finish the day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional meal at family-owned restaurant in a vineyard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Partner (or similar))
Included Activities
- Free beach day in Himara
- Visit to Porto Palermo Bay and fortress of Ali Pash Tepelena
- Traditional Albanian Iso-Polyphony performance
- Dinner at traditional family-owned restaurant in a vineyard
Landmarks Porto Palermo Bay Fortress of Ali Pash Tepelena - Day 5
Vlora to Fihte to Shkoder
You'll have time by the beach this morning to relax. Later, drive to Fihte to take in the rolling hills and panoramic views. Dinner is homegrown with vineyard views, and you'll stay overnight at a traditional hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Homegrown dinner with vineyard views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tradita (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Fihte
- Dinner at restaurant with vineyard views
- Day 6
Shkoder to Koman to Valbona
After breakfast, you'll board a ferry on Lake Komani and cruise past valleys and hills on the way to Feirya, then drive to Valbona. Check in at the guesthouse and do a 3-hour hike through Valbona National Park in the afternoon. Back in time for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Margjeka (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Breezy (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry cruise along Lake Komani
- 3-hour guided hike in Valbona National Park
Landmarks Lake Komani Valbona National Park - Day 7
Valbona to Prizren to Tirana
Travel to Prizren in Kosovo to walk around this old town with its Ottoman architecture and cobblestone streets. You'll try local food at restaurants around town, then head back to Tirana. There's an optional group dinner at a local restaurant this evening if you want to join in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Prizren with exploration of Ottoman architecture and cobblestone streets
Optional Activities
- Group dinner at a local restaurant in Tirana
Landmarks Prizren - Day 8
Tirana
Have your final breakfast in Tirana and time to say goodbye to your tour group before you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
