7-Day Tour in Albania from Tirana to UNESCO Sites

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Tirana: Airport pick-up and National Historic Museum.
1 stop
1
Located near Mother Teresa Square, this is the best alternative for seeing Illyrian and Roman artifacts while the National Museum is closed.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Northern History: Shkodra (Rozafa Castle, Marubi Museum) & Kruja (Old Bazaar).
1 stop
2
Rozafa Castle
Rozafa CastleClick to open side panel for more information, also known as Shkodër Castle, is the most significant landmark in the city, offering a deep dive into Illyrian, Venetian, and Ottoman history. Rising 130 meters above sea level, it provides some of the most dramatic panoramas in the Balkans.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Religious Art & Roman Ruins: Ardenica Monastery, Apollonia, and Vlora.
1 stop
3
Apollonia Archaeological Park
Apollonia Archaeological Park is one of Albania's most significant historical sites, offering a window into a city that was once a major center of the Greek and Roman worlds. Founded in the 7th century BC, it became a prestigious academic hub where the future Roman Emperor Augustus studied.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Religious Art & Roman Ruins: Ardenica Monastery, Apollonia, and Vlora.
1 stop
4
Ardenica Monastery
The Ardenica MonasteryClick to open side panel for more information, also known as the Monastery of the Nativity of the Theotokos, is a profound cultural and spiritual landmark perched on a hill in central Albania. It is one of the few functional monasteries in the country today and is celebrated for its harmonious blend of religious history and breathtaking natural scenery.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
The Stone City: Gjirokastra Castle (UNESCO) and arrival in Berat.
1 stop
5
Gjirokaster
Gjirokastra, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as "The City of Stone," is a living museum of Ottoman-era architecture and history. Nestled in the Drino River valley, its steep cobblestone streets and distinctive fortified houses offer a journey back in time.
3 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
The City of 1,000 Windows: Berat Castle (UNESCO), Onufri Museum, and Durres.
1 stop
6
Berat
Often called the "City of a Thousand Windows," Berat is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site known for its remarkably preserved Ottoman architecture and its dramatic setting along the Osum River. The city is essentially a living museum, divided into three historic neighborhoods: Mangalem, Gorica, and the inhabited citadel of Kalaja. The Living Citadel
3 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Departure: Final transfer to Tirana Airport.
1 stop
7
Rinas
transfer to rinas
41 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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