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Albania Itinerary: 7 Nights, 8 Days

Content updated: 2026-09-09

Albania Itinerary: 7 Nights, 8 Days

About this itinerary

A proposed 8-day, 7-night itinerary. Visits are planned around arrival times, travel and rest. All services and prices are agreed after contacting us in a written offer.

Daily itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Tirana, transfer to accommodation and rest. If arrival time permits, take a gentle walk around Skanderbeg Square, the monument, Clock Tower, Palace of Culture and Opera House area, and Et’hem Bey Mosque. Choose an indoor museum or bunker visit after checking operation; the Grand Park and lake can be added on a less busy day. Overnight in Tirana.

Day 2

Visit the Dajti mountain area by cable car if operating and conditions allow, with time for viewpoints, suitable walking and rest. Return to Tirana, then take an optional walk near Skanderbeg Square or Toptani centre; overnight in Tirana.

Day 3

Travel from Tirana to Berat to visit the castle area and walk near the river, then continue to Vlora. Allow enough time for transfers, rest and check-in; overnight in Vlora.

Day 4

Take an excursion from Vlora to the Llogara area for viewpoints and a suitable short walk, then to Dhermi and the beach depending on weather. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Return to Vlora, with an optional waterfront stroll; overnight in Vlora.

Day 5

Transfer from Vlora to Shkoder in northern Albania. After check-in and rest, choose Rozafa Castle, a museum or the lake depending on arrival time; move remaining visits to another day if needed. Overnight in Shkoder.

Day 6

Take the mountain road to Theth to visit the village, Kulla tower and a suitable short walk in the park area. Do not add a long mountain hike without a dedicated day and appropriate preparation. Check road conditions, weather and the return time to Shkoder for the night.

Day 7

Travel from Shkoder to the Lezhe area, with a coastal stop if the route and weather allow, then continue to Tirana and check in. Shopping time at TEG can be added after resting; overnight in Tirana.

Day 8

Check out and transfer to Tirana International Airport according to flight time and the distance from your accommodation. Agree the departure time in advance; add a night near the airport if flight timings do not allow a comfortable transfer.

Before confirming the plan

This is a flexible itinerary, not a booking confirmation or availability guarantee. Check attraction, restaurant and boat operation, weather, road conditions and nationality-specific border requirements. Accommodation, meals, transport, tickets and guiding are specified in the offer; an extra night may be needed to suit flights or road travel.