Day 1: Tirana – Durres - Berat
Leave Tirana at 9:00 in the morning to travel to Durres, a living history book filled with artifacts from 25 different civilizations. Experience a well-planned tour of Durres' city center, including the "Roman Amphitheater". Travel to Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage city featuring three unique neighborhoods and Ottoman-style architecture. Discover the historical sites of Berat, such as the Iconography Museum "Onufri" and the Orthodox Monastery. Spend the night in Berat.
Day 2: Berat - Albanian Riviera - Saranda - Butrint - Gjirokaster
Visit the Byzantine-style Zverneci Monastery surrounded by the Narta Lagoon. Discover the Albanian Riviera, the City of Vlora, and the typical coastal villages. Explore the historic Greek and Roman city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel to the medieval city of Gjirokaster and stay overnight.
Day 3: Gjirokaster – Tirana
City tour of Gjirokaster, a unique city with cobblestone paths and fortress-style houses. Head towards the capital, Tirana, for a more in-depth exploration.
Day 4: Tirana – Bunkart - Kruja - Shkoder
City tour of Tirana, showcasing the city's contrasts from the 20th-century delicate art to communist-era structures. Visit "Bunk Art," a nuclear bunker built during the Communist Regime. After arriving in Kruja, a city renowned for its religious tolerance and medieval past, take a tour of it. Explore the city of Shkoder in the evening.
Day 5: Shkoder – Shiroke - Tirana
Visit Shkodra, the capital of the North, with cultural and financial significance. Explore Shkoder's Castle and embark on a city tour. Drive back to Tirana, and enjoy a gastronomic experience around Lake Skadar in the afternoon. One of the best restaurants globally, "Mrrizi I Zanave," and neighborhood eateries that specialize in carp are recommended. Return to Tirana in the late afternoon.