Mediterranean Secrets: ALBANIA

15 Days of Undiscovered Mediterranean Luxury

Rediscover the thrill of travel in Europe’s last hidden gem

Albania offers the pristine waters of the Ionian, the rugged beauty of the Alps, and layers of Ottoman and Roman history – all without the overwhelming crowds of its neighbors. This itinerary is designed for the discerning traveler who values authenticity and privacy. From secluded canyons along the Riviera to the misty peaks of historic mountains, this is a journey through the Mediterranean as it used to be.

Sample ITINERARY

Tirana 5 days ~ Vlore 2 days ~ Radhime & Dhermi 1 day ~ Sarande 3 days ~ Gjirokaster 1 day ~ Tirana 3 days

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Key Features

15 days

Private tour

Fully customizable

16 destinations

Optional Add-Ons: Montenegro

NEW DESTINATION

Tirana ~ Day 1

City tour of Tirana: Skanderbeg Square & Statue, Tanners’ Bridge, Pyramid of Tirana, Kulla e Sahatit / The Clock Tower of Tirana, Bank of Albania Museum and Et’hem Bej Mosque. Tip: Dine to Mrizi i Zanave Tirane Restaurant.

Dajti Mountain ~ Day 2

Day trip to Dajti Mountain. Drive to Dajti Express Cable Car, the longest cableway in the Balkans, built by Austrians. Once on the mountain’s edge, you will have breathtaking views and take plenty of epic photos ! If you are lucky and the sky is clear, you can even see Durres city and Adriatic Sea not only Tirana city. Delight with a traditional cuisine lunch at cliff-top Restaurant “Ballkoni Dajtit” at over 1000 m above the sea level.

Kruje & Fishte ~ Day 3

Day trip for a visit to the Castle of Kruja followed by lunch in Fishte at Mrizi i Zanave Agroturizem.

Shkoder ~ Day 4

Day trip to Shkoder History Museum, Rozafa Castle and Shkodra Lake.

Durres ~ Day 5

Day trip to Durres: Venetian Tower of Durres, Durres Amphitheatre, Fatih Mosque, Abaia Winery and Vineyard, Bay of Lalzi, The Great Mosque of Durres, Shetitorja “Vollga” Park, Beach of Durres and Royal Villa of Durres.

Vlore ~ Day 6

Offering the same historical charm, Ionian clear waters and Mediterranean climate as Greek coastal cities, the sun-soaked Vlore only misses the crowds. And the high tariffs. City tour of Vlore: Vlora Old Town with Ottoman architecture, Muradie Mosque and Independence Monument. Tip: For dining with sunset views and night-time floodlights, pick a restaurant along Lungomare, the promenade overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

Vlore ~ Day 7

Half day boat tour around Karaburun Peninsula, covering the best spots – inclusively Karaburun Sazan National Marine Park – and secluded coves rivaling the top Greek beaches. After that, you can also stop on the quiet Zvernec Beach or Narta Beach.

Radhime & Dhermi ~ Day 8

Drive to Dhermi through Llogara National Park, via either Llogara Pass (subject to weather conditions) or Llogara Tunnel. Visit the Canyon of Gjipe. Your private boat takes you from Dhermi, makes a short stop for pictures at Pirates Cave, then reaches to Gjipe Beach after about 1 hour. From here you can walk into the Canyon up to a certain point. The start is pretty nearby the beach. Return to Dhermi by the same boat (about 1 hour transfer). Optional (for hike and photography lovers): After about a half an hour drive, reach Gjipe Canyon / Gjipe Bay by hiking down from the main road. The hike down is about 30-45 minutes, depending on each one’s fitness level. The hike up takes about 1 hour. Return to Dhermi (about half an hour away by car).

Sarande ~ Day 9

Climb to the hilltop ruins of Kalaja e Lekuresit Castle for lunch with sweeping views. Visit of Saranda Embankment.

Ksamil ~ Day 10

Day trip to Ksamil. Spend the day at Plazhi Ksamilit or getting to know the local life focused on farming mussels and mandarins.

Butrint & Finiq ~ Day 11

Day trip to Ksamil. Visit Butrint National Archaeological Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive to Finiq. Visit of The Blue Eye.

Gjirokaster ~ Day 12

Visit of the Castle of Gjirokastra.

Berat ~ Day 13

City tour of Berat to see the Byzantine icons of Muzeu Kombëtar Ikonografik Onufri and the ruins of Berat Castle.

Tirana ~ Day 14

Full day tour of Tirana: Tirana Park & Zoo, Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, Tirana Castle, Komiteti Bar – Tirana, BUNK’ART & Bunk’Art 2, House of Leaves Museum / The Museum of Secret Surveillance and Pazari i Ri Neighbourhood.

Tirana ~ Day 15

Leisure morning.