Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
Your time in Tirana starts at Skanderbeg Square, the city's central hub, then you'll head to Tirana Castle for views over the old town. The Museum of Leaves & Pyramid gives you a sense of the city's quirky character. After that, it's a drive out to Petrela Castle where you get those panoramic views and can walk through the surrounding village. Lunch comes at a former military base that's been turned into a farm-to-table restaurant, so the setting's quite unique. Later in the evening, you'll put on traditional Albanian clothes and settle in for an interactive night show with an 8-course meal, which is the main event here.
- Start point
- Rruga Regjimentit 22, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Your guide or one of our dedicated stuff members )
- Meals
- Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch in an ex-military base), Dinner (Albanian Night dinner show with 8-course feast, dressed in traditional attire)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Tirana Castle
- Visit Museum of Leaves & Pyramid
- Visit Petrela Castle and meet locals
- Farm-to-table lunch in ex-military base
- Albanian Night dinner show with traditional attire
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Tirana Castle Museum of Leaves & Pyramid Petrela Castle - Day 2
Lezha - Shkodra
The day takes you north to Kruja where you'll explore the fortress and wander through the Old Bazaar with its narrow streets and traditional shops. From there, you head up to Sari Salltik, a quiet mountain cave that's somewhat off the beaten path. Lunch is at Mrizi i Zanave, known for its farm-to-table approach. The afternoon brings you to Shkodra where you'll see Rozafa Castle and the Ethnographic Museum. Before wrapping up, there's time in the lakeside village of Shiroka where you can take a boat ride or do some birdwatching depending on what interests you.
- Meals
- Lunch (Renowned farm-to-table dining at Mrizi i Zanave)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Kruja Castle
- Explore Old Bazaar
- Visit Sari Salltik Cave
- Farm-to-table dining at Mrizi i Zanave
- Explore Rozafa Castle
- Visit Ethnographic Museum
- Explore village of Shiroka
Optional Activities
- Boat rides in Shiroka
- Birdwatching in Shiroka
Landmarks Kruja Castle Old Bazaar of Kruja Sari Salltik Cave Mrizi i Zanave Rozafa Castle Ethnographic Museum of Shkodra Shiroka 
- Day 3
Durres - Berat
You start your day at Rana e Hedhun beach, which has those distinctive sand dunes that make it visually interesting. Then you head south toward Durres to check out the Roman amphitheater and explore the ancient walls still standing from centuries back. From there it's continuing down the coast to Berat, arriving by evening. You'll have the option to relax at your accommodation or catch a folkloric music and dance event if you want to stay active.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Rana e Hedhun sandy cliff beach
- Explore Durres and its Roman amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Folkloric music and dance event in Berat
Landmarks Rana e Hedhun Durres Roman Amphitheater Berat 
- Day 4
Rroshnik - Apollonia - Vlora
This morning involves walking through Berat's fortified quarters and looking at the medieval art and architecture packed into the old town. Then you're heading inland to Rroshnik for wine tasting and a gourmet farm lunch, which gives you a taste of the agricultural side of the region. After lunch, you continue to Apollonia where the ancient ruins span Illyrian, Greek, and Roman periods, so there's quite a bit of history layered there. By evening you arrive in Vlora and walk along the Lungomare seaside promenade to get oriented.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet farm lunch with wine tasting in Rroshnik)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Berat Castle
- Visit Onufri Church
- Wine and gastronomy tasting in Rroshnik
- Explore Apollonia archaeological site
Landmarks Berat Castle Onufri Church Apollonia Lungomare of Vlora 
- Day 5
Dhermi - Himara - Porto Palermo - Borsh
You'll be taking in views from Kuzum Baba and then heading into Llogara National Park where there are deer that roam around and don't mind visitors. The route includes stops in Dhermi village and its beach, then Himara further along the coast. Porto Palermo's fortress is next, a small romantic spot overlooking the water. You wrap up the day in Borsh, which sits quieter and more laid-back than the other coastal towns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Kuzum Baba viewpoint
- Explore Llogara National Park
- Explore Dhermi village and beach
- Explore Himara's coastal charm
- Visit Porto Palermo Castle
Landmarks Kuzum Baba Viewpoint Llogara National Park Dhermi Himara Porto Palermo Castle Borsh 
- Day 6
Borsh
The morning is yours to relax on Borsh Beach along the Ionian Sea, or if you want to do something, there's a hilltop castle in the area worth climbing to. Later you'll visit the Shrine of the Waterfall, a less-known site that locals believe has spiritual significance. It's tucked away and feels quite separate from the main tourist areas. The evening is dedicated to fresh seafood and local cooking, which is what the region does really well.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fresh seafood and local cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Morning leisure on Borsh Beach
- Visit Shrine of the Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Visit Borsh Castle
Landmarks Borsh Beach Borsh Castle Shrine of the Waterfall - Day 7
Saranda
You start from Lekursi Castle where there are sweeping views across the southern coast. Then you head to Butrint, a UNESCO site with ancient ruins to explore and plenty of history packed into one location. After that comes swimming time in Ksamil's turquoise waters, which is a nice change of pace from walking around archaeological sites. In the evening there's an Albanian Night show with music, dance, and traditional food, giving you another taste of local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Albanian Night show with traditional music, dance, and flavors)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Lekursi Castle
- Explore Butrint archaeological park
- Relax at Ksamil Beach
- Interactive Albanian Night show in Saranda
Landmarks Lekursi Castle Butrint Ksamil Beach Saranda 
- Day 8
Gjirokastra - Antigonea
The Blue Eye is your first stop, and those vivid turquoise waters are the main draw there. From the water, you head to Gjirokastra to explore the fortress overlooking the town, the bazaar with its shops, and historic houses like Skenduli House and Kadare House. The ancient ruins at Antigonea are on the way back, offering another layer of historical context. The day finishes with a polyphonic singing performance, which has that haunting quality traditional to the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Polyphonic singing performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit the Blue Eye spring
- Tour Gjirokastra Castle
- Visit Skenduli House
- Visit Kadare House
- Explore ancient Antigonea
- Polyphonic singing performance
Landmarks Blue Eye Gjirokastra Castle Skenduli House Kadare House Antigonea 
- Day 9
Tepelena - Elbasan - Tirana
You'll be checking out Tepelena's fortress and learning about Ali Pasha's Castle, both important to the area's history. Then it's on to Elbasan where there's an unusual castle that has people actually living inside it, which gives it a different character than typical ruins. After that, you're heading back to Tirana for an evening that's more relaxed, giving you time to decompress before the final days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Ali Pasha's Castle in Tepelena
- Explore Elbasan Castle's inhabited quarters
Landmarks Ali Pasha's Castle Elbasan Castle - Day 10
Tirana
This is your chance to see Tirana from a different angle by exploring the Blloku district with its trendy restaurants and shops, or spending time in the city's museums if that appeals more. There's free time for shopping and picking up any last-minute items. The day wraps with a final farewell dinner that celebrates what you've experienced throughout the Albanian trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in the capital)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Tirana's modern neighborhoods and museums
Optional Activities
- Final culinary experience
Landmarks Blloku District - Day 11
Tirana to Airport
You'll have one last Albanian breakfast before your private transfer heads to the airport. It's a chance to sit with those final flavors and reflect on the people you've met and stories you've collected over the journey before heading home.
- End point
- Rruga Regjimentit 22, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Your guide or one of our dedicated stuff members )
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final Albanian breakfast)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast in Tirana
