About this itinerary
A proposed 13-day, 12-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
Transfer to Shkoder in northern Albania, check in and rest. Choose visits to Rozafa Castle, a museum or the lake depending on arrival time; overnight in Shkoder.
Day 4
Cross from Albania into Kosovo through an operating border crossing, then travel to Prizren and check in. Take a gentle central walk if time permits, with time for food and rest. Border and traffic conditions affect travel time; overnight in Prizren.
Day 5
Visit Peja and the Rugova area, choosing a heritage stop in town or a mountain activity suited to your fitness. Liqenat Lakes and Hajla Peak require separate planning for walking and time, and are not automatically combined with every activity in one day. Horse riding or off-road vehicle activities are optional and operator-dependent; return to Prizren for the night.
Day 6
Visit Decan and Visoki Decani Monastery according to visiting hours and entry procedures, with time to explore the area and eat as preferred. Return to Prizren for the night.
Day 7
Visit Pristina, Kosovo’s capital, to see the Newborn monument, National Library, Mother Teresa Cathedral area, Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque and Clock Tower. Include the Ethnological Museum according to visiting hours and available time, then return to Prizren for the night.
Day 8
Return from Kosovo to Albania and transfer to Tirana, allowing for border procedures and rest. After check-in, shopping time at TEG can be arranged if time permits; overnight in Tirana.
Day 9
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 10
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 11
Return to Tirana, allowing for road travel and any border procedures along the route. Check in and rest, followed by optional shopping time at TEG; overnight in Tirana.
Day 12
Visit Kruja’s castle area and historic bazaar, with time for rest or a meal as preferred. Return to Tirana, with optional shopping at TEG if time permits; overnight in Tirana.
Day 13
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.
