5 Days Tirana & South Albania

Meeting Point: Skanderbeg Square at 10:00 or pick-up from the airport.

Tirana is one of the most captivating cities in the Balkan Peninsula due to its rich and complex history. Designated as Albania’s capital in 1920, Tirana was a large hamlet before that time. From 1944 to 1990, the city endured isolation under the Communist regime, and remnants of this era can still be found throughout Tirana.

Places to visit:

• -Skanderbeg Square
• -Et’hem Bey Mosque
• -Clock Tower
• -National Museum of History
• -National Opera and Ballet Theater
• -Bunk’Art 2
• -House of Leaves
• -Ex Block (Blloku District)
• -The Palace of Congresses
• -Prime Minister’s Office
• -The Pyramid of Tirana
• -Fortress of Justinian

Optional: Lunch in one of the best traditional restaurants near the city center.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Tirana.

Free Time: Evening at your leisure.

Departure Time: 09:00 from the hotel.

Start your day with a journey to Apollonia, one of Albania’s most important ancient cities. Explore the archaeological site, featuring a well-preserved odeon and a museum within a medieval monastery.

Continue to Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Town of a Thousand Windows.” Stroll through the Mangalem and Gorica neighborhoods, and explore:

• – Berat Castle
• – Onufri Museum
• – The Holy Trinity Church

Optional: Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant offering local specialties.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Berat.

Free Time: Evening to explore Berat’s picturesque streets.

Departure Time: 08:30 from the hotel.

Head to Benja Hot Springs, located near Permet, where you can relax in thermal pools surrounded by beautiful mountain views.

Afterward, visit Permet, a charming town known for its natural beauty and traditional hospitality.

In the afternoon, continue to Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage town famed for its Ottoman architecture. Highlights include:

• Gjirokastër Castle
• The Ethnographic Museum
• The cobbled streets of the old bazaar

Optional: Taste Permet’s famous gliko (sweet preserves) during a short stop.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Gjirokastër.

Free Time: Evening to enjoy the old town.

Departure Time: 09:00 from the hotel.

Begin the day with a visit to the Blue Eye, a mesmerizing natural spring known for its vivid blue waters and lush surroundings.

Continue to Sarandë, the gateway to the Albanian Riviera. Spend time strolling along the promenade or relaxing by the sea.

Optional: Lunch at a restaurant offering fresh seafood dishes.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Sarandë.

Free Time: Evening to explore Sarandë’s vibrant nightlife or relax by the waterfront.

Departure Time: 08:30 from the hotel.

Visit Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Albania’s most impressive archaeological parks.

Afterward, stop at the pristine beaches of Ksamil, known for their turquoise waters and white sand. Enjoy free time to relax or swim.

In the afternoon, return to Tirana, concluding your memorable 5-day journey.

Optional: Stop for a final group lunch along the way.

End of Tour: Drop-off in Tirana.