Albania, Kosovo & Montenegro Combined Itinerary: 17 Nights, 18 Days
About this Itinerary
We hope you have an unforgettable trip full of fun and excitement, and a chance to discover new sights and unique experiences. This 17-night, 18-day programme is a great opportunity to explore the finest tourist attractions, experience new cultures, and enjoy delicious local dishes that add real flavour to your trip. This journey opens the door to adventure and discovery in a world full of charm and beauty.
Itinerary
Day 1
Head to the hotel to check in, then some time to rest before our first tour: Skanderbeg Square – the monument – the Clock Tower – the Tirana Palace of Culture – the National Theatre (Opera House) – the National History Museum – the Ethem Bey Mosque – a walk through the famous Tirana tunnels – lunch – return to the hotel.
Evening tour: Grand Park – Tirana’s artificial lake – dinner – overnight.
Day 2
After breakfast, at 10am we head to Dajti Mountain, around 30 minutes from Tirana at an elevation of 1,613m, for the longest cable-car ride in the Balkans (15 minutes) up to Dajti park and mountain, with striking mountain views, lakes, and several restaurants serving Albanian specialities — a great destination for families. Then back to the hotel to rest.
Evening tour: the other side of Skanderbeg Square with its restaurants and cafés, then on to TEG Mall – dinner – return to the hotel – overnight.
Day 3
After breakfast, at 10am we leave the capital Tirana for the town of Berat, known as the “City of a Thousand Windows”, to visit Berat Castle, then walk along the river and take photos.
Afterwards we continue on to the coastal city of Vlora – check in at the hotel – overnight.
Day 4
After breakfast, at 10am we start the day heading to Llogara village, specifically Llogara National Park, home to herds of deer, rabbits, wild goats and tall trees, then on to the town of Dhërmi with its beautiful crystal-clear beaches for a relaxing stop, plus a photo stop at the panorama point overlooking Vlora’s stunning coastline. Afterwards, back to the hotel.
Evening: free time on Vlora’s port boulevard, a lively area full of visitors from around the world with many restaurants serving seafood, Italian and Albanian cuisine, and cafés, then back to the hotel for the night.
Day 5
After breakfast, at 10am we head to northern Albania, specifically the city of Shkodër, on the border between Albania and Montenegro. Check in at the hotel, some time to rest, then we visit: Rozafa Castle – Shkodër Museum – Lake Shkodër – then back to the hotel.
Day 6
After breakfast, at 10am we head to the village of Theth, a two-hour trip through dramatic scenery of towering mountains and valleys. In Theth we visit: Theth National Park – the Kulla lock-in tower of Theth – Theth village. Afterwards we return to the hotel in Shkodër for the night.
Day 7
At 6:30am we leave Shkodër for Koman, a trip of around 1 hour 40 minutes. On arrival, we board a ferry for a scenic round trip toward Fierza, taking around 4 hours in total, through the mountains and passing the Shala River, a tributary of the Drin. Afterwards we return to the hotel in Shkodër to rest for the night.
Day 8
After breakfast, we head straight to the Albania-Montenegro border area, on to the town of Ulcinj, our first tourist stop in Montenegro. In Ulcinj we’ll visit the old town, one of the oldest urban architectural complexes along the Adriatic coast, known for its steep, cobblestoned streets steeped in history. Along our tour we’ll pass some of the best-known souvenir shops, capturing the spirit of the old East, and a former church and mosque on the upper plateau of the fortress, which now house the town museum. Afterwards we visit the Venice Palace and Cervantes Square, formerly known as Slaves’ Square. Then we head to a Montenegrin restaurant for lunch, before transferring to the hotel in Budva to rest for the night.
Day 9
After breakfast, at 10am we begin our first sightseeing tour of Budva, a town with a history stretching back 2,500 years, with miles of varied beaches in shades of emerald and turquoise, and a lively atmosphere that lasts well into the late hours of the night.
Budva is the ideal summer resort for a holiday, also known for its charming mix of marble-paved streets and old Venetian-style walls.
In Budva we’ll visit: the old town – Budva Fortress – Sveti Nikola Island – Sveti Stefan Beach.
After finishing the tour we head to a restaurant for lunch, then back to the hotel to rest for the night.
Day 10
After breakfast we head to the Bay of Kotor, known for its striking natural scenery and shimmering blue water along the entire length of the bay, as well as its stately medieval-founded towns, not to mention the mountain peaks from which you can take in views over the whole bay in unmatched, sweeping scenery.
Afterwards we head to the bay’s walking area, where visitors mostly stroll around midday, enjoying the ideal atmosphere and refreshing breeze along its relatively quiet streets, away from the bustle of the old town. Then we head to a restaurant for an authentic Montenegrin lunch, before returning to the hotel in Budva to rest for the night.
Day 11
After breakfast, at 10am we leave the town of Budva heading toward the Montenegro border area, then on to the coastal town of Lezhë, a trip of around 40 minutes, to enjoy the sea and the cafés and restaurants right on the beachfront. Afterwards, back to the hotel in Lezhë to check in and rest.
Evening: free time on Lezhë beach.
Day 12
After breakfast, we head straight to the Albania-Kosovo border area, a trip of around three hours to reach the city of Prizren for our first sightseeing there. After checking in at the hotel and dropping off our things, we take some time to rest, then have a free tour of the city. Afterwards we head to a restaurant for a Kosovar-style lunch, then back to the hotel to rest for the night.
Day 13
After breakfast, at 10am we head to the town of Gjakova for one of the most enjoyable tours you can take in Kosovo. In Gjakova there are many wonderful sights geared toward recreation, including parks, beaches, lakes and more — most notably the two artificial lakes, Radoniqi and Komani, a fixture of any Kosovo tourist itinerary.
The two lakes offer visitors a range of activities, including simply sitting by the water enjoying the striking scenery, especially as the sun sets over them, as well as boat trips and various water sports including swimming, diving, water skiing and surfing.
Afterwards we head to a restaurant for lunch, then to the hotel in Prizren to rest for the night.
Day 14
After breakfast, at 9am we’re set to visit the city of Peja, Kosovo’s leading city for natural scenery. In Peja we’ll visit the Kolla area, once representing the Ottoman Empire’s presence in the Balkans, then head to the Rugova Valley, with activities such as horse riding, beach buggies, and boat rental to ride through the valley — home too to the natural Rugova spring, the blue Liqenat lake, and Gjeravica peak at 2,400m elevation. Afterwards we head to a distinctive Kosovar restaurant for lunch and to rest, then return to Prizren for the night.
Day 15
After breakfast, at 10am we head to the Shtërpcë area, specifically to Burimi spring, one of Kosovo’s most famous water springs, a 25-minute trip to reach this beautiful natural spring. We take a walk around the area near the waterfall, then head to Troftë restaurant to try fresh local fish.
Afterwards we head back to Prizren and the hotel to rest for the night.
Day 16
After breakfast, we head straight back to the Albania-Kosovo border area, crossing back into Albania toward the capital Tirana, a trip of around three hours. Afterwards we head to the hotel to rest.
Evening: a shopping trip to TEG Mall, Albania’s largest mall, then dinner – return to the hotel – overnight.
Day 17
After breakfast, at 10am we head to Kruja Castle, which combines Albanian history with striking natural scenery, where we can also enjoy a delicious meal at one of the restaurants overlooking the mountains and small lakes there. Then back to the hotel to rest.
Evening: a shopping trip to TEG Mall, Albania’s largest mall, then dinner – return to the hotel – overnight.
Day 18
After breakfast, at 10am, transfer to Tirana International Airport.