10 Nights: Albania From Kruja to the Charming South
Day-by-Day Program
Day 1 - Arrival in Tirana
Airport pickup and an orientation walk in the city center.
🌙 Overnight Stay: Tirana
Day 2 - Mount Dajti
Cable car ride up Mount Dajti.
🌙 Overnight Stay: Tirana
Day 3 - Kruja
Full day visiting Kruja Castle and its traditional Ottoman-era bazaar (about 1 hour from Tirana).
🌙 Overnight Stay: Tirana
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Day 4 - Transfer to Berat
Transfer to Berat (about 2.5 hours), old town tour.
🌙 Overnight Stay: Berat
Day 5 - Berat Castle
Visit Berat Castle and the Ottoman-era riverside quarters.
🌙 Overnight Stay: Berat
Day 6 - Transfer to Vlora
Transfer over the Llogara pass (about 2 hours).
🌙 Overnight Stay: Vlora
Day 7 - Dhermi & Himara
An extended beach day in the Riviera villages.
🌙 Overnight Stay: Vlora
Day 8 - Transfer to Saranda & the Blue Eye
Transfer to Saranda (about 1.5 hours) and visit the Blue Eye spring.
🌙 Overnight Stay: Saranda
Day 9 - Butrint & Ksamil islands
Visit the Butrint archaeological site and Ksamil's beaches.
🌙 Overnight Stay: Saranda
Day 10 - Transfer to Gjirokaster
Transfer to Gjirokaster (about 1 hour), old town and castle tour.
🌙 Overnight Stay: Gjirokaster
Day 11 - Return to Tirana
Transfer to Tirana airport for departure (about 2.5 hours).
Included
- ✓Airport pickup and drop-off
- ✓Hotel bookings (3-4 star as a guideline) including breakfast
- ✓All transfers by private car/van
- ✓Arabic- or English-speaking guide throughout
Not Included
- ✕International flights
- ✕Lunch and dinner (guide can suggest restaurant options)
- ✕Personal expenses and shopping
- ✕Optional entrance fees for some sites