Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
A driver will pick you up from Tirana International Airport and take you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to yourself, either exploring the city or relaxing before the tour officially starts.
Optional Activities
- Explore Tirana at leisure
- Day 2
Kruja - Tirana
After breakfast, you'll head to Kruja to check out its historical significance in Albanian culture. The Skanderbeg Museum and castle are on the agenda, then you'll walk through the old bazaar before heading back to Tirana for a city tour. You'll settle in for the evening after that.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja
- Explore Skanderbeg Castle in Kruja
- Walk through old bazaar in Kruja
- City tour of Tirana
Landmarks Skanderbeg Museum Skanderbeg Castle 
- Day 3
Lezha - Shkodra
You'll travel to Lezha after breakfast to see the hilltop castle with views across the Adriatic Riviera and visit Skanderbeg's Mausoleum. Lunch happens at Mrizi i Zanave agritourism restaurant, then you continue to Shkodra for the afternoon. The city tour covers the old bazaar, Cathedral, Mosque, and Castle of Rozafa, which offers mountain and lake views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at worldwide famous restaurant Mrizi i Zanava, surprise traditional menu with welcome drink and water)
Included Activities
- Visit Tophill Fortress in Lezha
- Visit Skanderbeg Mausoleum in Lezha
- Lunch at Mrizi i Zanave restaurant
- City tour of Shkodra old bazaar and centrum
- Visit Shkodra Cathedral
- Visit Shkodra Mosque
- Visit Castle of Rozafa
Landmarks Tophill Fortress Skanderbeg Mausoleum Shkodra Cathedral Shkodra Mosque Castle of Rozafa 
- Day 4
Durres - Berat
After breakfast, you'll go to Durres to see its Roman ruins, including the amphitheater (the largest in the Balkans), ancient castle walls, Byzantine bazaar and forum, plus Roman public baths. From there it's on to Berat, a UNESCO-listed city with centuries of history. You'll visit the castle and Onufri Museum, explore churches and mosques, and cross the historic Bridge of Gorica.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Amphitheater in Durres
- Visit ancient city castle walls in Durres
- Visit Byzantine bazaar/forum in Durres
- Visit Roman public baths in Durres
- Visit Berat Castle
- Visit Onufri Museum
- Visit churches in Berat
- Visit Mosque of Berat
- Cross Bridge of Gorica
Landmarks Roman Amphitheater Berat Castle Onufri Museum Mosque of Berat Bridge of Gorica 
- Day 5
Ardenica Monastery - Apollonia - Vlora
You'll start with the 13th century Ardenica Monastery after breakfast, known for Skanderbeg's wedding that took place there. Next comes Apollonia, where Roman ruins sit on a remote hillside and give you a real sense of history. Later you'll reach Vlora on the coast to see the old town, Independence Square, and the monument marking where Albania declared independence in 1912.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ardenica Monastery
- Visit Apollonia Archaeological Park
- Explore Vlora old town
- Visit Independence Square in Vlora
- View independence monument in Vlora
Landmarks Ardenica Monastery Apollonia Archaeological Park Independence Square 
- Day 6
Himare - Ksamil - Butrint - Saranda - Tirane
You'll head south through Albania with views of Vlora Bay and the Ionian Riviera stretching out ahead. In Ksamil, stop for lunch and spend some time on the beach where the water's really clear. After that, you'll check out the ruins at Butrint, a UNESCO site that's got an acropolis, basilica, and palace from around the 7th century BC. From there it's a transfer back to Tirane, and you'll arrive somewhere between 21:00 and 22:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break in Ksamil)
Included Activities
- Visit Butrint Ancient City (UNESCO archaeological site) including acropolis, basilica, and palace
Optional Activities
- Beach and swimming at Ksamil
Landmarks Butrint Ancient City Vlora Bay Ionian Riviera 
- Day 7
Tirana
You'll be transferred to Tirana Airport for your departure. That marks the end of the tour services.
