After arrival at Tirana International Airport, your private transfer will bring you to your hotel in the city center of Tirana, Albania’s dynamic and colorful capital.

Depending on arrival time, enjoy a guided walking tour of the city, including Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the Bunk’Art 2 museum, located inside a Cold War-era bunker.

Check into hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure

Overnight in Tirana

After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to Berat, one of Albania’s most picturesque towns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour through the historic neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica, connected by the Ottoman bridge over the Osum River. Visit the hilltop Berat Castle, still inhabited, with churches, a mosque, and the Onufri Iconography Museum.

In the afternoon, visit a local winery near Berat for a wine tasting and light lunch, sampling indigenous Albanian varieties.

Return to hotel and enjoy some free time for dinner

Overnight in Berat

After breakfast, travel south toward the Albanian Riviera.

Stop to visit the ancient city of Apollonia, once a thriving Greek and Roman settlement, now home to impressive ruins and a peaceful Orthodox monastery complex.

Continue to the coastal city of Vlora for a brief visit, where the Adriatic meets the Ionian Sea. Enjoy lunch (optional) before heading up the stunning Llogara Pass, offering dramatic views over the Ionian coastline.

Arrive in the charming seaside town of Himarë or Dhermi and check in.

Return to hotel and enjoy some free time for dinner

Overnight in Himarë or Dhermi

After breakfast, drive south to Butrint National Park, Albania’s most famous archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Greek amphitheater, Roman basilica, Venetian tower, and medieval church, all set within a lush natural reserve.

On the return, stop at the Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër), a dazzling turquoise spring and natural wonder.

In the afternoon, continue to Gjirokastër, a UNESCO-listed hilltop town known as the “City of Stone.”

Return to hotel and enjoy some free time for dinner

Overnight in Gjirokastër

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of Gjirokastër, visiting the Gjirokastër Fortress, Old Bazaar, and traditional Ottoman homes such as the Zekate House.

In the afternoon, take part in a cooking workshop with a local family. Learn how to prepare typical dishes such as qifqi(rice and herb balls), pasha qofte (meatball soup), and enjoy a homemade dessert. Hear personal stories and get to know Albanian traditions over lunch.

Return to hotel and enjoy some free time for dinner

Overnight in Gjirokastër

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Tirana.

On the way, stop at Tepelena Castle, famously associated with Ali Pasha of Ioannina, and enjoy a scenic drive through southern Albania.

Arrive in Tirana in the afternoon and check into your hotel. Spend your final evening enjoying the capital’s café culture, the Blloku neighborhood, or a walk through the Grand Park of Tirana.

Return to hotel and enjoy some free time for dinner

Overnight in Tirana

After breakfast and check-out, your private transfer will bring you to Tirana International Airport for your departure flight.