Active Summer in Albania

Itinerary :

Day 1: Tirana-Shkodra: Meet with your guide at the airport of Tirana and transfer to the north of the country, in the city of Shkodra. Climb to the hill top to visit the Castle of Rozafa. Then lose yourself in the narrow stony streets of the city, enjoy its Venetian architecture, mix with the locals in the outdoor coffee bars by the pedestrian area. Overnight in Shkodra.

Day 2: Shkodra-Koman Lake-Valbona Valley: Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning take the ferry and enjoy a panoramic trip for more than 2 hours. Visit one of the most beautiful parks in Albania, the Valbona Valley. The park features impressive scenery comprised of high alpine ridges & the Valley. Alongside the valley there are several villages which provide accommodations in traditional houses. Get active hiking in the surrounding mountains. Afterwards hang out in the village with the locals that will welcome you and prepare a traditional dinner at their house. Overnight in Valbona. (B,D).

Day 3: Valbona-Prizren-Kruja: After breakfast, drive to visit Prizren. Prizren is a true open air Museum, one of the most beautiful towns of Kosovo which has best preserved the architectural style of the past. Afterwards proceed to Kruja, the historical city which lays on a panoramic view on the top of a hill, 600 km above sea level. Kruja is notable from its stony streets and traditional buildings. Visit the castle, an ethnographic museum and then meet with the local artisans that will show us the production of the handmade souvenirs. Overnight in Kruja. (B).

Day 4: Kruja-Durres-Berat: After breakfast drive towards Durres, to enjoy sunbathing, swimming and lunch by the seaside. In the early afternoon transfer to the old town of Berat. This UNESCO heritage town is the pride of Albanian antiquity and architecture. The architecture of the old houses, with large windows that overlook the town, is the first think that impresses the visitors. Walk in the old castle, with a history of more than 2000 years. Overnight in Berat. (B).

Day 5: Berat-Gjirokastra: Breakfast at the hotel. More than 2 hours enjoy rafting in Osuni River. After lunch, journey will lead us to the town of Gjirokastra, known as the city of stones. Gjirokastra is included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 2005, as one of the few surviving examples of commercial cities in the Balkan’s Ottoman style. Overnight in Gjirokastra. (B).

Day 6: Gjirokastra-Butrint-Ksamil Islands: Breakfast at the hotel. This will be a day which will be dedicated only to cultural visits and beauties of Albanian nature. During this day you will be able to visit the ancient city of Butrint. This ancient city is a jewel of archeology. After the visit, reach the famous beach area of Kasmil village. Enjoy the rest of the day in the stony beach, and swimming in the turquoise waters, trip with small boats to the islands of Ksamil. Overnight in Ksamil. (B).

Day 7: Ksamil Islands-Albania Riviera-Llogara: Breakfast at the hotel. Full day along the Albania Riviera, with stops in the traditional coastal villages of Himara, Dhermi, Jala. Enjoy swimming in the undiscovered stony beaches. Arrival and overnight in Llogara National Park. (B).

Day 8: Llogara-Tirana: After breakfast, on more than 1000 meters height, overlooking the turquoise waters sea, you will go hiking in the Caesars path, on the trails of Julius Caesar. Afterwards drive to Tirana, the colorful capital of Albania. Visits in Tirana includes Walk through the Central Skanderbeg Square and Mother Teresa Square. Stop by Tirana’s Scanderbeg Monument. Stop by the National Historical Museum & The Art Gallery & Final stop for a drink in the local bars of the fancy ‘Blloku’ district, taste the traditional alcoholic drinks raki or konjak. Overnight in Tirana. (B).

Day 9: Tirana: After breakfast, private transfer to the airport for return flight to home. (B).