Explore Albania on a journey from Tirana through Krujë, Shkodër, Berat and Gjirokastër to Sarandë. Discover castles, museums and historic old towns, visit Butrint, and return to Tirana for Bunk'Art and departure.
Tour Details
Departure & Return Cities
Tirana
Based on hotels or similar:
- Shkodër (1N): Hotel Colosseo or similar 5*
- Berat (1N): Hotel Colombo or similar 4*
- Gjirokastër (1N): Hotel Argjiro or similar 4*
- Sarandë (2N): Hotel Demi or similar 4*
- Tirana (1N): Hilton Garden Inn or similar 5*
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Tirana and Krujë
Arrive at Tirana International Airport (TIA) at 11:20 AM. Transfer to Krujë, visit Krujë Castle and the Skanderbeg Museum. Explore the old bazaar for traditional crafts and souvenirs. Lunch at a local restaurant in Krujë. Continue to Shkodër in the afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Colosseo 5* or similar in Shkodër. Welcome dinner at a traditional Albanian restaurant. Entrances/Special Activities: Krujë Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Welcome dinner. Overnight: Shkodër
Day 2 Shkodër to Berat
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to Rozafa Castle and the Marubi National Museum of Photography. Lunch at a local restaurant in Shkodër. Afternoon departure to Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Check-in at Hotel Colombo 4* or similar in Berat. Evening free to explore Berat. Entrances/Special Activities: Rozafa Castle, Marubi National Museum of Photography. Overnight: Berat
Day 3 Berat to Gjirokastër
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning exploration of Berat Castle and Onufri Museum. Visit the beautiful Ottoman-style houses. Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Berat. Afternoon departure to Gjirokastër. Check-in at Hotel Argjiro 4* or similar in Gjirokastër. Evening free to explore Gjirokastër. Entrances/Special Activities: Berat Castle, Onufri Museum. Overnight: Gjirokastër
Day 4 Gjirokastër to Sarandë
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to Gjirokastër Castle and the Ethnographic Museum. Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Gjirokastër. Afternoon departure to Sarandë. Check-in at Hotel Demi 4* or similar in Sarandë. Evening free to explore Sarandë. Entrances/Special Activities: Gjirokastër Castle, Ethnographic Museum, Skenduli House. Overnight: Sarandë
Day 5 Sarandë and Butrint
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient ruins. Lunch at a local restaurant in Butrint. Afternoon free to relax on the beaches of Sarandë or visit the Blue Eye Spring. Evening free to explore Sarandë. Entrances/Special Activities: Butrint, Blue Eye Spring. Overnight: Sarandë
Day 6 Sarandë to Tirana
Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure for Tirana. Lunch en route. Arrive in Tirana in the afternoon. Check-in at Hilton Garden Inn 5* or similar in Tirana. Afternoon visit to Bunk'Art, an underground bunker turned into a history and contemporary art museum. Evening free for last-minute shopping or exploration. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Entrances/Special Activities: Bunk'Art2, Farewell dinner.
Day 7 Departure from Tirana
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Optional shopping or exploration in Tirana before departure. Transfer to Tirana International Airport (TIA) for your flight.
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