Day 1
Arrive in Tirana
Settle in, walk the most central neighborhood, and keep the first evening light so the trip starts smoothly.
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Albania in 7 days
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Route rail
1
Tirana
Riviera beaches
2
Berat
Castle & Fortress
3
Gjirokaster
Ancient Ruins
4
Saranda
Signature Stop
5
Shkoder
Signature Stop
6
Tirana
Signature Stop
7
Berat
Berat Castle
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Day 2
Berat Castle and Berat
One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited castles — a hilltop fortress with stunning valley views.
Day 3
Butrint and Gjirokaster
A UNESCO World Heritage ancient city with 2,500 years of layered civilisations on an Albanian peninsula.
Day 4
Gjirokaster Old Town and Saranda
A headline Albania stop to build into this classic route. Open the country guide for deeper planning notes before booking.
Day 5
Riviera and Shkoder
A headline Albania stop to build into this classic route. Open the country guide for deeper planning notes before booking.
Day 6
Accursed Mountains and Tirana
A headline Albania stop to build into this classic route. Open the country guide for deeper planning notes before booking.
Day 7
Easy final morning in Berat
Use the final day for a slow breakfast, one short sight, and backup time for transport or airport logistics.
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