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PARADISE OF ALBANIA

Albania
Duration
Group Size Max 12
Difficulty Moderate
Language English
Best Time May-Oct
Start/End Tirana

Tour Overview

ALBANIAN TOUR CULTURAL

Paradise of Albania

📅 10 Days / 9 Nights 👥 Max 14 🎂 Ages 18-80 📍 Tirana

Paradise of Albania takes you from the ancient city of Shkodra at Skadar Lake through the Albanian Alps and down to the stunning Albanian Riviera. Experience both mountain and coastal Albania in one journey.

Countries: Albania

✨ Tour Highlights

✓ 2,400-year-old Shkodra city
✓ Lake Skadar views
✓ Rozafa Castle legends
✓ Albanian Alps scenery
✓ Kruja’s historic bazaar
✓ Berat UNESCO city
✓ Albanian Riviera beaches
✓ Traditional hospitality

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival & Shkodra

📍 Tirana → Shkodra

Meet your guide at Tirana Airport. Drive to ancient Shkodra at Lake Skadar. Visit Rozafa Castle ruins. Overnight: Shkodra

2

Shkodra & Surroundings

📍 Shkodra

Explore Shkodra’s old town, photography museum, and cathedral. Optional Lake Skadar boat trip. Overnight: Shkodra

3

Albanian Alps

📍 Shkodra → Theth

Journey into the Albanian Alps via dramatic mountain roads. Arrive in isolated Theth village. Overnight: Theth

4

Theth Hiking

📍 Theth

Full day exploring Theth National Park. Hike to Blue Eye waterfall and Grunas Canyon. Overnight: Theth

5

Return via Kruja

📍 Theth → Kruja → Tirana

Mountain road back. Stop in Kruja – Skanderbeg’s fortress city. Explore the famous bazaar. Overnight: Tirana

6

Tirana & Berat

📍 Tirana → Berat

Morning Tirana tour. Drive to Berat UNESCO city. Explore the castle and thousand windows. Overnight: Berat

7

Gjirokastra

📍 Berat → Gjirokastra

Journey to Gjirokastra, the ‘City of Stone.’ Visit the massive castle and traditional houses. Overnight: Gjirokastra

8

Riviera Coast

📍 Gjirokastra → Saranda

Drive to the Albanian Riviera. Stop at Blue Eye spring. Arrive at coastal Saranda. Overnight: Saranda

9

Butrint & Beach

📍 Saranda

Visit Butrint UNESCO site. Afternoon free for Ksamil beaches or Saranda promenade. Overnight: Saranda

10

Departure

📍 Saranda → Tirana

Transfer to Tirana airport for departure.

✅ What’s Included

  • ✓9 nights accommodation
  • ✓Expert guide throughout
  • ✓All breakfasts, some dinners
  • ✓All transportation
  • ✓Entrance fees
  • ✓Airport transfers

❌ Not Included

  • ✗International flights
  • ✗Travel insurance
  • ✗Most lunches/dinners
  • ✗Tips
  • ✗Personal expenses

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