Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
You'll arrive in Tirana on your own schedule. If you can make the 7pm welcome meeting at the hotel, there's an option to join the group for dinner. Otherwise, spend the evening walking around the city and checking out the House of Leaves museum or the Pazari i Ri market where you can find local pastries like byreks and baklavas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Theatro (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit House of Leaves museum (secret surveillance headquarters)
- Explore Pazari i Ri open-air market
- Welcome dinner with tour group (if attending 7pm meeting)
Landmarks House of Leaves Pazari i Ri 
- Day 2
Sheriste Village - Kanina Castle - Vlora
You'll drive to Vlora and start with a short walk from Sheriste Village up to Kanina Castle, where you get nice views over the bay and Adriatic. After that, stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant serving typical Albanian food, then head to your hotel to check in. If you're interested, there's an optional afternoon visit to Zvernec Monastery Island in the lagoon area, or you could take an evening stroll along the Lungomare promenade instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Partners (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk from Sheriste Village to Kanina Castle (4km/2.5 miles, approximately 1 hour, 250m ascent/descent)
Optional Activities
- Visit Zvernec Monastery Island
- Evening stroll along Lungomare promenade
- Lunch at traditional restaurant after walk
Landmarks Kanina Castle Zvernec Monastery Island Lungomare - Day 3
Vlora to Himara
You'll leave Vlora this morning and head out on a 12 km hike along the Karaburun Peninsula within the Karaburun Sazan Maritime Park. The trail takes you past quiet bays and climbs up to ridge viewpoints where you can see the west coast spread out below. After lunch at a roadside restaurant with panoramic views, you'll transfer over to Himara Bay on the Albanian Riviera. From there, you'll have the rest of the day to relax, swim, or explore the area on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a roadside restaurant with panoramic views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike along Karaburun Peninsula in Karaburun Sazan Maritime Park
- Lunch at roadside restaurant with panoramic views
Landmarks Karaburun Peninsula Karaburun Sazan Maritime Park Himara Bay 
- Day 4
Himara
This morning you'll catch a boat from the seafront heading to Gjipe Bay to start an 8 km coastal walk toward Livadi Bay. Later, you'll head inland to Old Himara village where there's a Byzantine-era ruined castle to check out. By afternoon, you'll take a bus back to your hotel, leaving the rest of your day free. If you're visiting in season, kayaks and paddle boards are available to rent if you want to get out on the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Gjipe Bay
- Hike along coast to Livadi Bay and Old Himara
- Exploration of Old Himara village and Byzantine castle ruins
Optional Activities
- Kayak or paddle board rental (in season)
Landmarks Gjipe Bay Livadi Bay Old Himara Old Himara Castle - Day 5
Himara
You'll start the day in the stone village of Lukove and hike 12 km through terraced wild olive groves and citrus trees down to Buneci Beach, which locals call the 'Prisoner Trail'. After walking along the pebbly shore, you'll climb steadily up the mountainside with sea views accompanying you the whole way. Once you reach Borsch, you'll head back to Himara where the evening is yours to do whatever you'd like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike from Lukove to Buneci Beach and along Prisoner Trail
- Hike along pebbled shore to Borsch with panoramic sea views
Landmarks Lukove Buneci Beach Borsch Albanian Riviera - Day 6
Himara
A short bus ride gets you to Kudhes where the hiking starts right away. You'll walk through the charming old village with its stone houses, citrus trees, and terraced gardens before following an ancient rocky shepherd's trail through the forest. After descending through meadows and olive terraces, you'll arrive at Old Qeparo village sitting on a hilltop. From there, it's down to modern Qeparo beach for a swim, then back to Himara for your final night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike through Kudhes village
- Hike via ancient shepherd's trail to Old Qeparo
- Swim at Qeparo beach
Landmarks Kudhes Old Qeparo Qeparo Corfu - Day 7
Himara to Tirana
You're leaving the coast today and heading inland to Tirana. First, there's a stop at the Ali Pasha Fortress in Porto Palermo bay, built in the early 19th century by Ottoman ruler Ali Pasha of Tepelena. You'll spend time exploring the fortress rooms, tunnels, and checking out the terrace views. Then the drive continues to Tirana, which takes about 4 to 5 hours total. Once you're at your centrally located hotel, your tour leader will take you on a brief orientation walk to get your bearings in the city, and there's an optional group dinner if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Theatro (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Ali Pasha Fortress including rooms, tunnels, and terrace
- Orientation walk in Tirana city center
Optional Activities
- Group dinner in Tirana
Landmarks Ali Pasha Fortress Porto Palermo - Day 8
Tirana
Your tour ends after breakfast at the hotel. You're free to depart Tirana at whatever time works for you. If your flight leaves later in the day, the hotel can store your luggage so you're not carrying it around. Airport transfers are available if you need a ride to Tirana Airport (TIA), which is about 30 minutes away from the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Tirana Airport (TIA)
