This tour takes you through historic cities, coastal views, and cultural sites.
Day 1: Arrival in Tirana
• Afternoon: Arrive in Tirana, check into your hotel.
• Evening: Explore Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and Bunk’Art 2, which offers insight into Albania’s history. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Albanian restaurant.
Day 2: Explore Tirana
• Morning: Visit the bunkart 2 Museum and the Pyramid of Tirana.
• Afternoon: Take the Dajti Ekspres cable car up Mount Dajti for panoramic views and a relaxing hike.
• Evening: Enjoy Tirana’s vibrant nightlife or relax with dinner in the Blloku area.
Day 3: Tirana – Durrës – Karavasta Lagoon – Vlore
• Morning: Depart Tirana for Durrës (40 min). Visit the Durrës Amphitheatre, Venetian Tower, and walk along the seaside promenade.
• Midday: Continue to Karavasta Lagoon (approx. 1.5 hours from Durrës). This lagoon is a natural wonder, home to the rare Dalmatian pelican and beautiful wetlands.
• Afternoon: Head to Apollonia (approx. 1 hour) to explore this ancient Greek and Roman city with its remarkable ruins.
• Evening: Arrive in Vlore, check into your hotel, and take an evening stroll along the beach promenade.
Day 4: Vlore – Llogara Pass – Saranda
• Morning: Depart for Saranda via the breathtaking Llogara Pass, which offers stunning mountain and sea views. Stop at the Llogara National Park for photos and fresh mountain air.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Saranda, check into your hotel, and spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach.
• Evening: Explore Saranda’s waterfront and enjoy dinner by the sea.
Day 5: Day Trip to Corfu (Greece)
• Morning: Take a ferry from Saranda to Corfu for a day trip. Visit the Old Town, Liston Square, and the Old Fortress.
• Afternoon: Explore Paleokastritsa Monastery for beautiful sea views or relax at one of Corfu’s beaches.
• Evening: Return to Saranda by ferry.
Day 6: Saranda – Butrint – Blue Eye Spring – Gjirokaster
• Morning: Depart for Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved ruins from various ancient civilizations.
• Midday: Stop at Blue Eye Spring for its mesmerizing turquoise waters.
• Afternoon: Continue to Gjirokaster, check into your hotel, and take a walk through this “City of Stone.”
• Evening: Explore the Old Bazaar and enjoy a traditional dinner.
Day 7: Gjirokaster – Berat
• Morning: Visit Gjirokaster Castle, the Museum of Weapons, and Skenduli House to learn about local history and traditional architecture.
• Afternoon: Travel to Berat (approx. 2.5 hours), check into your hotel, and take a stroll in this “City of a Thousand Windows.”
• Evening: Explore Berat’s historic neighborhoods, Mangalem and Gorica, and have dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 8: Explore Berat
• Morning: Visit Berat Castle and Onufri Museum, known for its iconographic art.
• Afternoon: Walk along the Osum River and cross the Gorica Bridge. Enjoy a coffee at a riverside cafe.
• Evening: Free time to relax and explore more of Berat.
Day 9: Berat – Tirana
• Morning: Depart for Tirana (approx. 1.5 hours).
• Afternoon: Check into your hotel, then visit Bunk’Art 1 for a unique museum experience in an old Cold War bunker.
• Evening: Last evening to enjoy Tirana. Have a farewell dinner and shop for souvenirs in the city center.
Day 10: Departure from Tirana
• Morning: Free time to relax or explore the city one last time before departing.
Additional Tips:
• Season: This tour is best from spring to autumn (April to October).
• Transportation: Consider a private car or driver for flexibility, especially for reaching remote areas like Karavasta Lagoon and Blue Eye.
• Ferry Tickets: Book the Saranda-Corfu ferry in advance, especially during high season.
This itinerary offers a mix of cultural exploration, stunning nature, and beach relaxation for an unforgettable journey through Southern Albania and Corfu.
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