7-Day Grand Tour of Albania

Balkan 7 Days

Overview:

Organized by Genius Travel History, Coast, Castles & Culture Starts & ends in Tirana


  • Day 1: Arrival in Tirana

    Airport pickup & hotel check-in
    City tour: Skanderbeg Square, Bunk’Art 2, Blloku district
    Overnight in Tirana

  • Day 2: Northern Albania & Shkodër

    Drive north to Shkodër
    Visit Rozafa Castle, walk through the old town
    Return to Tirana in the afternoon
    Overnight in Tirana

  • Day 3: Berat (UNESCO)

    Depart for Berat, the City of a Thousand Windows
    Explore Berat Castle, Onufri Museum, Mangalem & Gorica quarters
    Optional wine tasting or lunch at a vineyard
    Overnight in Berat

  • Day 4: Gjirokastër (UNESCO)

    Drive south to Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage city
    Visit Gjirokastër Castle, the old bazaar, and traditional homes
    Overnight in Gjirokastër

  • Day 5: Blue Eye & Saranda

    Visit the famous Blue Eye Spring
    Afternoon arrival in Saranda on the Albanian Riviera
    Free time by the sea or optional beach dinner
    Overnight in Saranda

  • Day 6: Riviera Drive & Llogara Pass

    Scenic coastal drive north along the Ionian Sea
    Pass through Himarë, Dhermi, and the Llogara National Park
    Optional stop in Vlora or Apollonia Archaeological Park
    Return to Tirana
    Farewell dinner
    Overnight in Tirana

  • Day 7 : Departure from Tirana

    Free time depending on flight schedule
    Transfer to Tirana International Airport