12 days · 11 nights

From Tirana to Saranda: A 12-Day Journey Through Albania's Mountains and Coast

Tirana · Saranda · Ksamil · Butrint · Dajti · Berat · Vlora · Gjirokaster · Shkoder · Theth · Valbona

From Tirana to Saranda: A 12-Day Journey Through Albania's Mountains and Coast

About this journey

A proposed 12-day itinerary detailing visits and transfers day by day. Places featured in the schedule include Tirana, Saranda, Ksamil, Butrint, Dajti, Berat, Vlora, Gjirokaster, Shkoder, Theth, Valbona.

Customize this plan with Aldanah according to your travel dates, group size and interests. Accommodation, transport, guiding, tickets and meals are specified in the written offer after availability is checked. All prices are private and determined after contacting us; submitting an enquiry does not confirm a booking.

Your day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Airport pickup at Tirana International Airport and transfer to Tirana, hotel check-in and an evening orientation tour.

    Overnight: Tirana

  2. Day 2

    Full day exploring Saranda: the famous Ksamil beaches.

    Overnight: Saranda

  3. Day 3

    Additional day in Saranda to visit the Butrint archaeological site (UNESCO).

    Overnight: Saranda

  4. Day 4

    Full day exploring Dajti: the Dajti Express cable car.

    Overnight: Dajti

  5. Day 5

    Additional day in Dajti to visit the Cold War Bunk'Art shelter.

    Overnight: Dajti

  6. Day 6

    Full day exploring Berat: its UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town.

    Overnight: Berat

  7. Day 7

    Additional day in Berat to visit the historic Berat Castle.

    Overnight: Berat

  8. Day 8

    Full day exploring Vlora: Vlora beach and the Albanian Riviera.

    Overnight: Vlora

  9. Day 9

    Full day exploring Gjirokaster: its UNESCO-listed old town.

    Overnight: Gjirokaster

  10. Day 10

    Full day exploring Shkoder: the historic Rozafa Castle.

    Overnight: Shkoder

  11. Day 11

    Choose a suitable walking route around Theth. Crossing to Valbona is a long one-way route requiring a dedicated day and overnight and transport arrangements, not a short return walk.

    Overnight: Theth

  12. Day 12

    Free morning before heading to the airport for departure.

Service details

Review accommodation, transport, guide services and pricing terms in your written offer before confirming.

Proposed services on request

  • Sightseeing and transport plan tailored to your dates and interests
  • Accommodation, room category and meals specified in the written offer
  • Private transport and guiding can be requested subject to availability
  • Taxes, border fees and included services are explicitly stated in the offer

What your private offer will clarify

  • No service is included unless stated in the accepted offer
  • Flights, activity tickets and additional meals are discussed on request
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Additional services are priced privately after contacting us

Travel notes

This is a customisable proposed itinerary. Review road distances, ferries, borders, weather and fitness before confirmation; add a night if departure timings require it. Prices are private and determined after contacting us.

Before confirming

Your written offer confirms the final price, services, dates and cancellation terms for your trip. Submitting an enquiry does not confirm a booking or require online payment.

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