Shkodër Christmas Market & City Experience

Warm Welcome & City Orientation

Start: 6:00 PM

• Begin your adventure with pickup from your hotel and a short orientation walk through central Shkodër.

• Your expert local guide introduces the city’s festive traditions and highlights like Kole Idromeno Street, known for its old-town charm and decorations.

• Stop for a quick coffee or hot chocolate in a cozy café to warm up and soak in the atmosphere.

Guided Christmas Market Walking Tour (Core Experience)

• Step into the heart of the Christmas Market, glowing with twinkling lights and festive music.

• Wander through lively stalls featuring handmade ornaments, artisanal crafts, local cheeses, and sweet treats.

• Sip on mulled wine or rakia as you listen to local carolers and musicians.

• Along the way, your guide shares stories about Shkodër’s deep-rooted culture, its Venetian-era influences, and Christmas traditions.

Dinner & Leisure

• Conclude your walking tour with a festive Albanian dinner at a traditional restaurant, enjoying:

  • Local specialties like Byrek, grilled lamb, and pispili (cornbread with greens)

  • Served with holiday drinks or Albanian wine

• After dinner, stroll back through the market to see it illuminated at night — perfect for final photos or picking up souvenirs.

• End the evening with drop-off at your hotel or a relaxed walk along the river promenade, admiring Shkodër’s winter glow.