About this itinerary
A proposed 9-day, 8-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
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 5
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 6
Explore Prizren through Shadervan Square, the stone bridge and old town. Visit the Church of Our Lady of Ljevis subject to entry procedures, and climb to the fortress according to fitness and weather. The Sharr Mountains area is an option requiring extra time and is not automatically combined with all visits; overnight in Prizren.
Day 7
Visit Gjakova and its old bazaar area, with optional views of Radoniqi Lake from permitted locations. Do not assume swimming or water sports are allowed in the reservoir. Lake Komani is in Albania and requires a separate trip; 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
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.
