Holiday Escape: 7 day tours

Day 1:

• Morning: Arrive in Tirana, Albania’s capital city.
• Visit Skanderbeg Square and the Et’hem Bey Mosque.
• Afternoon: Explore the National History Museum to learn about Albania’s rich history.
• Evening: Head to the Blloku neighborhood for a vibrant nightlife experience.
• Accommodation in Tirana.

Day 2:

• Morning: Travel to Shkodër, a city with rich history and nature.
• Explore Rozafa Castle with panoramic views of the surrounding area.
• Visit the Marubi National Museum of Photography.
• Enjoy the atmosphere of Shkodër’s Pedonale (pedestrian street) with cafes and restaurants.
• Afternoon: Drive to the picturesque coastal town of Krujë.
• Visit the museum of Albania National Hero “Skenderbeg” and the Old Bazaar for souvenirs.
• Accommodation in Tirana

Day 3:

• Morning: Drive to Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Explore Berat Castle and the Onufri National Iconographic Museum.
• Visit the Ethnographic Museum to get an idea of traditional Albanian houses.
• Afternoon: Visit Durres, one of the oldest antique cities in Albania. Visit the Roman Forum and Bath. Optional visit of the Amphitheatre.
• Evening: Head back to Tirana.
• Accommodation in Tirana.

Day 4:

• Morning: Drive to Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Explore Gjirokastër Castle and the Gjirokastër Museum.
• Afternoon: Visit the Zekate House, a well-preserved Ottoman-era house.
• Evening: Enjoy the local cuisine in Gjirokastër.
• Accommodation in Gjirokastër.

Day 5:

• Morning: Travel to Saranda, a town on the shores of Ionian Sea, across from Corfu island..
• Visit Butrint Archaelogical Park, one of the largest in Albania and for its uniqueness as part of UNESCO and Ramsar.
• Afternoon: Enjoy a nice walk on the pedestrian by the sea.
• Accommodation in Saranda.

Day 6:

• Morning: Return to Tirana.
• Explore any missed attractions in Tirana or indulge in some last-minute shopping.
• If there is time before departure to the airport, (optional) visit BunkArt1, largest underground military bunker built in Albania during Communist regime, and (optional) later take the Cable car to Dajti mountain to enjoy breath taking view of Tirana.
• Depart from Tirana International Airport.