The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Tirana
Tirana
- 1
Skanderbeg Square
Choose Skanderbeg Square for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Skanderbeg equestrian monument and views of the mosque, clock tower and civic architecture give the stop a clear purpose within a Tirana itinerary.
- Duration
- 45 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Choose Et'hem Bey Mosque for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Decorated prayer hall and portico and early nineteenth-century ottoman architecture give the stop a clear purpose within a Tirana itinerary.
- Duration
- 30 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed ticket confirmed; donations or local access charges may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Bunk'Art 2
Choose Bunk'Art 2 for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Original bunker rooms and narrow corridors and exhibits on the sigurimi and political persecution give the stop a clear purpose within a Tirana itinerary.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 4
House of Leaves Museum
Choose House of Leaves Museum for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Original surveillance equipment and documents and the building’s preserved rooms and concealed functions give the stop a clear purpose within a Tirana itinerary.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 5
Pyramid of Tirana
Choose Pyramid of Tirana for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Walkable exterior steps and terraces and a striking example of tirana’s reuse of communist-era architecture give the stop a clear purpose within a Tirana itinerary.
- Duration
- 45 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 6
New Bazaar of Tirana
Choose New Bazaar of Tirana for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Fresh produce and local food stalls and restaurants and cafés around the covered market give the stop a clear purpose within a Tirana itinerary.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Kruja and Shkodra
Shkodra
- 1
Kruja Old Bazaar
Choose Kruja Old Bazaar for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Cobbled approach to Kruja Castle and traditional craft and souvenir shops give the stop a clear purpose within a Kruja itinerary.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Kruja Castle
Choose Kruja Castle for a substantial heritage experience. Fortress walls and hilltop viewpoints and skanderbeg museum and ethnographic collections give the stop a clear purpose within a Kruja itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Skanderbeg Museum
Choose Skanderbeg Museum for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Large narrative galleries on Skanderbeg and views from the castle complex give the stop a clear purpose within a Kruja itinerary.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 4
Rozafa Castle
Choose Rozafa Castle for a substantial heritage experience. Wide views of rivers, lake and mountains and layered fortifications from several periods give the stop a clear purpose within a Shkodra itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 5
Gjuhadol and Shkodra Pedestrian Street
Choose Gjuhadol and Shkodra Pedestrian Street for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Café-lined pedestrian streets and colourful historic façades give the stop a clear purpose within a Shkodra itinerary.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Theth Arrival
Theth
- 1
Theth Village Centre
Choose Theth Village Centre for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Valley scenery beneath the Accursed Mountains and traditional stone houses and guesthouses give the stop a clear purpose within a Theth itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Theth Church
Choose Theth Church for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Classic mountain-and-church view and quiet meadow setting give the stop a clear purpose within a Theth itinerary.
- Duration
- 30 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Theth Walks
Theth
- 1
Grunas Waterfall
Choose Grunas Waterfall for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Tall waterfall in a rocky setting and scenic walk from the village area give the stop a clear purpose within a Theth itinerary.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Nderlysaj Stone Pools
Choose Nderlysaj Stone Pools for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Sculpted rock channels and clear pools and convenient blue eye trail staging point give the stop a clear purpose within a Nderlysaj itinerary.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Blue Eye of Theth
Choose Blue Eye of Theth for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Intense blue-green water and forest and limestone scenery give the stop a clear purpose within a Theth itinerary.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Lake Koman Option
Shkodra
- 1
Koman Ferry Terminal
Choose Koman Ferry Terminal for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Dramatic ferry route through narrow mountain water and connection towards valbona and fierza give the stop a clear purpose within a Koman itinerary.
- Duration
- 45 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Shala River Excursion Area
Choose Shala River Excursion Area for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Boat journey through Lake Koman scenery and clear river water and mountain enclosure give the stop a clear purpose within a Shala River itinerary.
- Duration
- 240 minutes suggested
- Price
- General access and optional services are priced separately.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Travel to Berat
Berat
- 1
Mangalem Quarter
Choose Mangalem Quarter for a substantial heritage experience. Layered ‘windows over windows’ townscape and narrow stone lanes and traditional houses give the stop a clear purpose within a Berat itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Gorica Bridge
Choose Gorica Bridge for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Stone arches over the Osum River and balanced views of mangalem and gorica give the stop a clear purpose within a Berat itinerary.
- Duration
- 30 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Gorica Quarter
Choose Gorica Quarter for a substantial heritage experience. Views back towards Mangalem and the castle and traditional residential streets give the stop a clear purpose within a Berat itinerary.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Osum and Përmet
Përmet
- 1
Osum Canyon Viewpoint
Choose Osum Canyon Viewpoint for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. High limestone walls and river bends and roadside and walking viewpoints give the stop a clear purpose within a Çorovodë itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Përmet Town Centre
Choose Përmet Town Centre for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Vjosa riverfront and town rock and local gliko preserves and regional cuisine give the stop a clear purpose within a Përmet itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Bënjë Thermal Baths
Choose Bënjë Thermal Baths for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Open-air warm pools and historic kadiut bridge give the stop a clear purpose within a Bënjë itinerary.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër
- 1
Gjirokastër Old Bazaar
Choose Gjirokastër Old Bazaar for a substantial heritage experience. Distinctive stone-paved crossroads and traditional shops and local food give the stop a clear purpose within a Gjirokastër itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Gjirokastër Castle
Choose Gjirokastër Castle for a substantial heritage experience. Extensive ramparts and valley views and large vaulted interiors and historical displays give the stop a clear purpose within a Gjirokastër itinerary.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Skenduli House
Choose Skenduli House for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Original room layout and timber decoration and guided explanation of domestic customs give the stop a clear purpose within a Gjirokastër itinerary.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 4
Cold War Tunnel Gjirokastër
Choose Cold War Tunnel Gjirokastër for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Long underground corridor network and original functional rooms give the stop a clear purpose within a Gjirokastër itinerary.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Blue Eye and Sarandë
Sarandë
- 1
Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër)
Choose Blue Eye Spring (Syri i Kaltër) for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Striking blue spring pool and shaded riverside landscape give the stop a clear purpose within a Muzinë itinerary.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Sarandë Promenade
Choose Sarandë Promenade for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Corfu and bay views and evening promenade atmosphere give the stop a clear purpose within a Sarandë itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- General access and optional services are priced separately.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Lëkurësi Castle
Choose Lëkurësi Castle for a substantial heritage experience. Sunset panorama over Sarandë and views towards corfu and butrint landscapes give the stop a clear purpose within a Sarandë itinerary.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Butrint and Ksamil
Ksamil
- 1
Butrint Archaeological Park
Choose Butrint Archaeological Park for a substantial heritage experience. Ancient theatre and Roman forum area and baptistery, basilica and city gates give the stop a clear purpose within a Butrint itinerary.
- Duration
- 150 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Ksamil Beach and Islands Viewpoint
Choose Ksamil Beach and Islands Viewpoint for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Views of the Ksamil islands and sheltered swimming water give the stop a clear purpose within a Ksamil itinerary.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- General access and optional services are priced separately.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Porto Palermo and Himarë
Himarë
- 1
Porto Palermo Castle
Choose Porto Palermo Castle for a substantial heritage experience. Triangular fortress plan and views over porto palermo bay give the stop a clear purpose within a Porto Palermo itinerary.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Qeparo Old Village
Choose Qeparo Old Village for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Stone architecture and narrow lanes and quiet, lightly restored historic character give the stop a clear purpose within a Qeparo itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Borsh Beach
Choose Borsh Beach for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Long open shoreline and views towards olive-covered slopes give the stop a clear purpose within a Borsh itinerary.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- General access and optional services are priced separately.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 4
Himarë Old Town and Castle
Choose Himarë Old Town and Castle for a substantial heritage experience. Castle ruins and historic churches and views over himarë and the coast give the stop a clear purpose within a Himarë itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Gjipe and Dhërmi
Dhërmi
- 1
Livadhi Beach
Choose Livadhi Beach for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Long pebble shoreline and mountain backdrop and clear water give the stop a clear purpose within a Himarë itinerary.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- General access and optional services are priced separately.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Gjipe Beach Trailhead
Choose Gjipe Beach Trailhead for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Beach enclosed by high canyon walls and hiking approach with coastal views give the stop a clear purpose within a Gjipe itinerary.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- General access and optional services are priced separately.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Dhërmi Village
Choose Dhërmi Village for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Stone lanes and traditional houses and historic churches give the stop a clear purpose within a Dhërmi itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 4
Dhërmi Beach
Choose Dhërmi Beach for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Clear Ionian water and long shoreline with several beach sections give the stop a clear purpose within a Dhërmi itinerary.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- General access and optional services are priced separately.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Llogara and Vlorë
Vlorë
- 1
Llogara Pass Viewpoint
Choose Llogara Pass Viewpoint for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. High panorama over the Ionian Sea and dramatic mountain-to-coast landscape give the stop a clear purpose within a Llogara itinerary.
- Duration
- 45 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Llogara National Park
Choose Llogara National Park for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Pine forest and cooler mountain climate and trails with sea and peak views give the stop a clear purpose within a Llogara itinerary.
- Duration
- 150 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed national price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Vlorë Lungomare
Choose Vlorë Lungomare for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Wide seafront promenade and restaurants, cafés and urban beaches give the stop a clear purpose within a Vlorë itinerary.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- General access and optional services are priced separately.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 4
Zvërnec Monastery
Choose Zvërnec Monastery for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Wooden footbridge across the lagoon and wooded island and monastery church give the stop a clear purpose within a Zvërnec itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- No fixed ticket confirmed; donations or local access charges may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Apollonia and Return
Tirana
- 1
Apollonia Archaeological Park
Choose Apollonia Archaeological Park for a substantial heritage experience. Monumental façade of the Bouleuterion and archaeological museum in the monastery complex give the stop a clear purpose within a Fier itinerary.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission or a local visitor fee may apply.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Venetian Tower of Durrës
Choose Venetian Tower of Durrës for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Massive round stone structure and connection to durrës city walls give the stop a clear purpose within a Durrës itinerary.
- Duration
- 30 minutes suggested
- Price
- No general admission price confirmed.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Currila and Durrës Waterfront
Choose Currila and Durrës Waterfront for a distinctive part of the local landscape and culture. Adriatic sunset views and seafront cafés and restaurants give the stop a clear purpose within a Durrës itinerary.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- General access and optional services are priced separately.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.

