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Albania Private Boutique Tour - From the South to the Alps | 8 Days

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Albania Private Boutique Tour - From the South to the Alps | 8 Days

8 days

Day 1

Llogara

National park

Overnight base in Llogara National Park, between the mountains and the coast. The marker represents the Llogara area.

Tirana Airport

Airport

Tirana Airport - the arrival and departure gateway. The marker represents the airport area.

Durrës Amphitheatre, Ancient Walls & Volga Promenade

Archaeological site

Explore Durrës through its Roman amphitheatre, ancient walls and the Volga waterfront promenade.

Ardenica Monastery

Monastery

A short visit to Ardenica Monastery.

Albanica Winery

Winery

An optional stop at Albanica Winery with wine.

Apollonia Archaeological Site & Museum

Archaeological site

Visit Apollonia's archaeological site and museum, exploring the remains of a city founded by Greek settlers and later incorporated into the Roman Empire.

Day 2

Gjirokaster

City

Overnight base in Gjirokaster, with its cobbled lanes and Ottoman houses on the hillside. The marker represents the town area.

Butrint Archaeological Site & Museum

Archaeological site

Explore Butrint's ancient theatre, basilica, baptistery mosaic, museum and Venetian fortress. The fortress overlooks the Vivari Channel and surrounding wetlands. The marker represents the site area.

Blue Eye Spring

Spring

Visit the Blue Eye, a natural spring surrounded by dense forest, with the small train ride to the spring.

Day 3

Gjirokaster Castle & Arms Museum

Fortress

Gjirokaster Castle rises above the stone-built city with views across the Drino Valley. Explore the castle and its Arms Museum.

Gjirokaster Ethnographic Museum

Museum

Visit Gjirokaster's Ethnographic Museum, housed in the former home of Enver Hoxha.

Skenduli House

Historic building

A 300-year-old traditional house showcasing the craftsmanship of local stonemasons and woodworkers.

Gjirokaster - Local Family Visit

Home visit

An optional visit with a local family in the Gjirokaster area, offering home hospitality and local culture. The marker represents the area, not a specific home.

Day 4

Berat

City

Overnight base in Berat, beneath the fortress and its white Ottoman houses. The marker represents the town area.

Permet - Gliko Workshop & Tasting

Tasting

Visit a traditional gliko fruit-preserve workshop and taste local specialities such as tomato, aubergine or cucumber jam. The marker represents the Permet area, not a specific workshop.

Mangalem - Sultan's Mosque & Helveti Tekke

Art, Culture & Heritage

Explore Berat's historic Mangalem district, including visits to the Sultan's Mosque and Helveti Tekke. The marker represents the district area.

Berat Area - Wine Tasting

Wine tasting

An optional tasting of local wines at an agritourism estate and winery in the Berat area. The marker represents the area, not a specific winery.

Day 5

Shkoder

City

Overnight base in Shkoder, the starting point for the excursion to Theth in the Albanian Alps. The marker represents the town area.

Berat Castle & Onufri Museum

Fortress

Explore Berat's inhabited castle quarter and the Onufri Museum, dedicated to the 16th-century icon painter.

Mrizi i Zanave

Restaurant

An optional stop at Mrizi i Zanave, an agritourism farm known for traditional dishes made with fresh local produce.

Rozafa Castle

Fortress

Visit Rozafa Castle above the confluence of the Buna and Drin rivers, overlooking the landscape around Shkoder.

Shiroke - Lake Shkodra Boat Ride

Boat trip

From the lakeside village of Shiroke, enjoy a private boat ride of about 30 minutes on Lake Shkodra, taking in the water and surrounding scenery. The marker represents the Shiroke area, not a specific pier.

Berat Castle - Optional Walls Walk

Visit

An optional walk along Berat Castle's walls to a viewpoint.

Day 6

Theth Village & Lock-in Tower

Historic building

Visit the Lock-in Tower in the mountain village of Theth to learn about local traditions and the historic Kanun code. A short village walk takes in stone houses and alpine scenery. The marker represents the Grunas area of Theth, not the tower's exact location.

Grunas Waterfall

Waterfall

For those wishing to explore beyond Theth, an optional walk leads to Grunas Waterfall.

Mikpritja Theth

Restaurant

An optional stop at Mikpritja Theth, a family-run restaurant serving traditional mountain cuisine. The marker represents the Gjelaj area of Theth, not the restaurant's exact location.

Venice Art Mask Factory

Artisan workshop

Visit the Venice Art Mask Factory to admire its handcrafted creations. The marker represents the Skenderbeg quarter of Shkoder, not the factory's exact location.

Day 7

Tirana

City

Tirana, home to Skanderbeg Square, the Pyramid and the New Bazaar. The marker represents the city area.

Kruja Fortress & Skanderbeg Museum

Fortress

Explore Kruja's fortress complex and Skanderbeg Museum, following the story of Albania's national hero. The marker represents the Kruja area, not the fortress's exact location.

Kruja Old Bazaar

Market

Stroll through Kruja's Old Bazaar, known for handwoven carpets, silver filigree and woodcarvings. The marker represents Kruja town, not an exact bazaar entrance.

Kruja - Traditional Lunch

Food & Drink

An optional culinary stop in Kruja. The marker represents the town, not a specific restaurant.

Bunk'Art 2

Museum

An underground museum in former bunkers exploring Albania's history under the communist regime.

Skanderbeg Square & Statue

Visit

Walk through Skanderbeg Square beside the national hero's statue, with views of the Clock Tower and Palace of Culture.

Et'hem Bey Mosque

Mosque

Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque during the walking tour of central Tirana.

Tirana Castle District

Art, Culture & Heritage

Walk through the lively Tirana Castle district. The marker represents the Tirana area, not the castle district's exact location.

Pyramid of Tirana

Visit

The Pyramid of Tirana, one of the landmarks on the city walking tour.

Tirana New Bazaar

Market

Tirana's New Bazaar, reached during the city walking tour. The marker represents the New Bazaar area.

Day 8

Tirana Airport

Airport

Tirana Airport - the arrival and departure gateway. The marker represents the airport area.