Paradise of Albania
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
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival & Shkodra
📍 Tirana → Shkodra
Meet your guide at Tirana Airport. Drive to ancient Shkodra at Lake Skadar. Visit Rozafa Castle ruins. Overnight: Shkodra
Shkodra & Surroundings
📍 Shkodra
Explore Shkodra’s old town, photography museum, and cathedral. Optional Lake Skadar boat trip. Overnight: Shkodra
Albanian Alps
📍 Shkodra → Theth
Journey into the Albanian Alps via dramatic mountain roads. Arrive in isolated Theth village. Overnight: Theth
Theth Hiking
📍 Theth
Full day exploring Theth National Park. Hike to Blue Eye waterfall and Grunas Canyon. Overnight: Theth
Return via Kruja
📍 Theth → Kruja → Tirana
Mountain road back. Stop in Kruja – Skanderbeg’s fortress city. Explore the famous bazaar. Overnight: Tirana
Tirana & Berat
📍 Tirana → Berat
Morning Tirana tour. Drive to Berat UNESCO city. Explore the castle and thousand windows. Overnight: Berat
Gjirokastra
📍 Berat → Gjirokastra
Journey to Gjirokastra, the ‘City of Stone.’ Visit the massive castle and traditional houses. Overnight: Gjirokastra
Riviera Coast
📍 Gjirokastra → Saranda
Drive to the Albanian Riviera. Stop at Blue Eye spring. Arrive at coastal Saranda. Overnight: Saranda
Butrint & Beach
📍 Saranda
Visit Butrint UNESCO site. Afternoon free for Ksamil beaches or Saranda promenade. Overnight: Saranda
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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Eridjon Haxhia
Travel writer and Balkan enthusiast sharing stories and tips from Albania and beyond.
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