Highlights of Albania

Day 1  Tirana  
Arrive in Tirana and transfer to your hotel.  

Day 2  Tirana  
Explore the vibrant city of Tirana on a guided walking tour this morning and take the cable car up Mount Dajti for incredible views. Enjoy local delicacies at a family run guest house this afternoon.    

Day 3  Tirana to Pogradec  
Marvel at the ornately decorated Bektashi World Centre, visit the historic fortress in Elbasan, and see the picturesque fisherman’s village of Lin. Head to Pogradec, on the banks of scenic Lake Ohrid, where you will spend the night.  

Day 4  Pogradec to Korca  
Explore the medieval town of Voskopoja this morning. Continue to Korca and embark on a walking tour of the city before enjoying the local raki in the old town this evening.

Day 5  Korca to Gjirokaster  
Visit Benja en route to enchanting Gjirokaster and admire the Ottoman stone bridge over the river. Perhaps opt to take a dip in the thermal pools here.

Day 6  Gjirokaster  
Gain insight into traditional affluent Albanian life at The Ethnographical Museum. Enjoy a homemade lunch at a family house in Dhkosat village and discover rural life on their farm. Later, visit the Gjirokastra Castle and historic centre.  

Day 7  Gjirokaster to Saranda  
Head to Saranda, stopping to admire the Karstic Spring en route. This afternoon, visit the great archaeological site of Butrint.  

Day 8  Saranda to Llogara NP  
Journey to Llogara National Park, stopping by Ali Pasha Fortress. Upon reaching Llogara, perhaps take a hike to soak up the mountain views.  

Day 9  Llogara NP to Berat  
Visit Flag Square and the Muradi Mosque before heading to Apollonia to explore. Afterwards, continue on to Berat.  

Day 10  Berat to Kruja  
See the frescoes at the Berat fortress, and visit the Roman Ampitheatre and port at Durresi, before continuing to Kruja.  

Day 11  Kruja  
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast in Kruja.