7-Day Grand Tour of Albania
Balkan 7 Days
Overview:
Organized by Genius Travel History, Coast, Castles & Culture Starts & ends in Tirana
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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