Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
You'll arrive in Tirana whenever works for your flight, then meet with your CEO for a welcome briefing to get oriented. After that, take an evening walk along the river and through the old town to see what the city looks like. There's an optional group dinner if you're interested in meeting other travelers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Metro Tirana)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Tirana Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Group dinner
- Day 2
Tirana to Vlora
Head east from Tirana toward the coast and check out the ancient Roman site at Durres, where you'll see a massive 3000-year-old amphitheatre that could hold up to 20,000 people. From there, drive south to Vlora in the afternoon and walk through the old town, passing by the Muradie Mosque and other historical sites. The evening is yours to relax and watch the sunset over the Adriatic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Noel Vlore), Hotel (Hotel Semajo Vlore)
Included Activities
- Visit Durrës
- Orientation Walk of Vlora
Landmarks Durrës Archaeological Site Muradie Mosque 
- Day 3
Vlora
Start early with a hike from Tragjas into the mountains to meet local shepherds and learn how they live and work in the traditional way. You'll have lunch with them, then hike back down to meet the bus for the return to Vlora. After that, the rest of the day is free to either explore the city or just unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical traditional lunch with local shepherds)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Noel Vlore), Hotel (Hotel Semajo Vlore)
Included Activities
- Hike to a Shepherd Outpost with Lunch
Landmarks Tragjas - Day 4
Vlora to Gjirokaster
Drive along the Albanian Riviera with several stops along the way. You'll get lunch in Himara, then continue to Ksamil to see Ali Pasha Castle sitting dramatically on a peninsula overlooking the water. Next comes the ruins of Butrint, a UNESCO site that was once an ancient Greek city. Arrive in Gjirokaster by evening and check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Number One)
Included Activities
- Visit Himara
- Ali Pasha Castle
- Butrint National Archaeological Park
Landmarks Ali Pasha Castle Butrint National Archaeological Park - Day 5
Gjirokaster
After breakfast, explore Gjirokaster's old city with your CEO, walking past the obelisk and up to the imposing castle. You'll have free time during the day to keep looking around and grab lunch on your own. In the afternoon, transfer to a local winery for a tour with an expert who'll show you the vineyard and let you taste their wines with a light dinner included. Head back to the hotel with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Light dinner with wine tasting at local winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Number One)
Included Activities
- Gjirokaster Walking Tour
- Gjirokaster Winery Visit and Light Dinner
Landmarks Girokastra Castle - Day 6
Gjirokaster to Berat
Drive north to Berat, a riverside city known for its distinctive white Ottoman houses. In the afternoon, walk through the city with your CEO to see the castle, a large 13th century fortress, and the traditional neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica. The rest of the day is free to explore more before meeting up in the evening for a traditional Albanian meal and farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Albanian meal and farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mangalemi Berat)
Included Activities
- Berat Walking Tour
Landmarks Berat Castle Mangalem Gorica - Day 7
Berat to Tirana
Leave Berat after breakfast and drive back to Tirana, where your tour ends when you arrive around 11am.
- Meals
- Breakfast
