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The Best of Albania (Tirana - Shkoder - Durres - Sarande - Gjirokaster - Berat)
12 to 18+ Nigths from $2,064*
This sample price: priced within the past 7 days for arrival on 10/5/2025, departure from Pittsburgh PIT (PA), US. Choose your own departure city, cabin type and dates.
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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Albania is a hidden gem among the Balkan countries , sometimes overlooked in favor of Greece or Croatia, but it is no less beautiful or charming. Visit popular cities throughout the country, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites, and discover the culture, food, history, glorious beaches, and friendly nature of its citizens!. We promise you will want to return time and again!.

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This 12 night sample itinerary includes:
  • Flight into and out of Tirana
  • Hotel for 3 nights in Tirana
  • Transfer from Hotel in Tirana to Hotel in Shkoder via Lezhe and Kruja Castle
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Shkoder
  • Transfer from Hotel in Shkoder to Hotel in Durres via The Mes Bridge
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Durres
  • Transfer from Hotel in Durres to Hotel in Sarande via Vlore
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Sarande
  • Transfer from Hotel in Sarande to Hotel in Gjirokaster
  • Hotel for 1 night in Gjirokaster
  • Transfer from Hotel Gjirokaster to Hotel in Berat via the Museum of Apollonia
  • Hotel for 1 night in Berat
  • Transfer from Hotel in Berat to Hotel in Tirana via Elbasan
  • Hotel for 1 night in Tirana
Price history for this itinerary (past 7 days):
From El Paso ELP (TX), US for 18 nights
2256.05 * incl.tax
From Los Angeles LAX (CA), US for 17 nights
2389.16 * incl.tax
From Madison MSN (WI), US for 13 nights
3186.25 * incl.tax
From Pittsburgh PIT (PA), US for 12 nights
2063.13 * incl.tax
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Tirana (19)     Durres (5)     Sarande (3)     Vlore (2)     Berat (2)     Shkoder (4)     Gjirokaster (3)    
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1. Tirana
  78 hotels
2. Shkoder
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3. Durres
   (24 hotels)
4. Sarande
   (50 hotels)
5. Gjirokaster
   (12 hotels)
6. Berat
   (13 hotels)
7. Tirana
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3 nights in Tirana

Tirana, located in the center of Albania, is the country's capital and most important city with regard to politics, commerce, and culture. It is located on a plain next to Mount Dajt, and due to its geographical position it is among the sunniest places in the country. Multiple points of interest are located on or around Skanderbeg Square, the largest main square not just in Albania but in the entire Balkan region.

Visit and explore the Skanderbeg Square, National Museum of History, Mount Dajt, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Pyramid of Tirana, Grand Park of Tirana, National Museum of Fine Arts, Fortress of Justinian, Resurrection Cathedral, and so much more.



2 nights in Shkoder

Shkoder is one of the oldest cities in Albania. Located on the bank of Skadar lake, it has a lively atmosphere and one of the most picturesque city centers you'll encounter. The city remains the traditional market center for the northern Albania mountain area, where grains, tobacco, potatoes, fruits, and grapes are grown. The town is the main access point to the Albanian Alps and acts as a base for exploring Albania's mountains.

Visit and explore the Rozafa Castle, Marubi National Museum of Photography, Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr mosque, Shkoder History Museum, Site of Witness and Memory, and so much more.



2 nights in Durres

Durres is one of the Albania's oldest cities, founded in the seventh century BCE. Located on the Adriatic Sea, it has been a trading hub for over two millennia. Once home to a large Roman settlement called Dyrrachium, archaeological sites from this settlement feature prominently throughout the city. The amphitheatre, which is the largest of its kind in the Balkans, sits in the center of town, and is currently under consideration to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit and explore the Amphitheatre of Durres, Durres Beach, Durres Archaeological Museum, Port of Durres, Cape of Rodon, Durres Castle, Venetian Tower, Byzantine Market, Royal Villa of Durres, Great Mosque of Durres, and so much more.



2 nights in Sarande

The unique Saranda is not only within a stone's throw of the Greek island of Corfu, but it's surrounded by some of the best attractions, beaches, and nature that Southern Albania has to offer. It's no surprise that it's grown from a once-sleepy fishing village into a thriving city and a bustling summer vacation destination. Saranda's recorded history goes back to Ancient Epirus, a Greek state between roughly the 4th and 2nd centuries B.C. In antiquity, the town was known as Onchesmus (or Onchesmos).

Visit and explore the Pulebardha Beach, Lekuresi Castle, Mango Beach, Monastery of 40 Saints, Saranda Beach, Sanduza Beach and much more.



1 nights in Gjirokaster

The enchanting UNESCO-listed old town, Gjirokaster stretches upwards on sloping cobblestoned streets with unique stone houses, which kind of look like small fortresses. For that reason, the town is known as 'The City of Stone.' Standing guard across the valley, the imposing Gjirokaster Fortress dominates the skyline amidst a sea of slate grey rooftops that hide a veritable labyrinth of cobbled alleyways and hidden staircases ideally made for wandering - place to put away a map and get truly lost.

Visit and explore the Castle of Gjirokastra, Bazar Mosque, Zekate House, Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastra Bazaar, Ali Pasha Bridge, and so much more!



1 nights in Berat

Berat is an Illyrian settlement that traces back to the 6th-5th century B.C. It was originally a castle city known as Antipatrea, and today, residents still live inside of the castle walls. With its houses built along the steep hill, the view of Mangalemi is the reason that Berat is also known as the 'City of the Floating Windows.' The arched bridge of Gorica, the ensemble of the Byzantine churches and the Cathedral of Shen Meria are some of the most visited sites as are the Monastery of Shen Spiridhoni, the monuments to the Islamic faith, and the Halveti Tekke or Tariqa in the medieval center.

Explore and discover the amazing Berat Castle, Ethnographic Museum, Gorica Bridge, Muzeu Kombetar Ikonografik Onufri, Old Town, Lead Mosque Berat, St. Theodore's Church, The Gate of the Pasha, Holy Trinity Church, Edward Lear Gallery of Art, and so much more.



1 nights in Tirana

Tirana, located in the center of Albania, is the country's capital and most important city with regard to politics, commerce, and culture. It is located on a plain next to Mount Dajt, and due to its geographical position it is among the sunniest places in the country. Multiple points of interest are located on or around Skanderbeg Square, the largest main square not just in Albania but in the entire Balkan region.

Visit and explore the Skanderbeg Square, National Museum of History, Mount Dajt, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Pyramid of Tirana, Grand Park of Tirana, National Museum of Fine Arts, Fortress of Justinian, Resurrection Cathedral, and so much more.



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Tirana
Day 1
Arrive to Tirana
Overnight in Tirana   78 hotels offered
Optional   213 Things to do
Day 2
Overnight in Tirana   78 hotels offered
Optional   213 Things to do
Day 3
Overnight in Tirana   78 hotels offered
Optional   213 Things to do
Day 4
Departing from Tirana
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Shkoder
Day 4
Arrive to Shkoder
Overnight in Shkoder   11 hotels offered
Optional   6 Things to do
Day 5
Overnight in Shkoder   11 hotels offered
Optional   6 Things to do
Day 6
Departing from Shkoder
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Durres
Day 6
Arrive to Durres
Overnight in Durres   24 hotels offered
Day 7
Overnight in Durres   24 hotels offered
Day 8
Departing from Durres
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Sarande
Day 8
Arrive to Sarande
Overnight in Sarande   50 hotels offered
Optional   48 Things to do
Day 9
Overnight in Sarande   50 hotels offered
Optional   48 Things to do
Day 10
Departing from Sarande
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Gjirokaster
Day 10
Arrive to Gjirokaster
Overnight in Gjirokaster   12 hotels offered
Optional   13 Things to do
Day 11
Departing from Gjirokaster
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Berat
Day 11
Arrive to Berat
Overnight in Berat   13 hotels offered
Day 12
Departing from Berat
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Tirana
Day 12
Arrive to Tirana
Overnight in Tirana   78 hotels offered
Optional   213 Things to do
Day 13
Departing from Tirana
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Sarande Hotels (50 total)
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Tours in Shkoder (6 total)
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Albania

<b>Albania</b> is well-known for its contributions to culture, which stretches back over two millennia. You can see artifacts and works of art created by the people who call Albania home in the country`s many museums, of which the Durrës Archaeological Museum and the National Art Gallery are two not to be missed. Albania`s beaches are very popular, ranging from the untouched and pristine to flashy and touristy. Finally, it can`t be ignored that Albania`s Communist-era history and relics set it apart even from other former Communist nations in Eastern Europe.
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Tirana
Tirana, located in the center of Albania, is the country's capital and most important city with regard to politics, commerce, and culture. It is located on a plain next to Mount Dajt, and due to its geographical position it is among the sunniest places in the country. Multiple points of interest are located on or around Skanderbeg Square, the largest main square not just in Albania but in the entire Balkan region.

Visit and explore the Skanderbeg Square, National Museum of History, Mount Dajt, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Pyramid of Tirana, Grand Park of Tirana, National Museum of Fine Arts, Fortress of Justinian, Resurrection Cathedral, and so much more.
Shkoder
Shkoder is one of the oldest cities in Albania. Located on the bank of Skadar lake, it has a lively atmosphere and one of the most picturesque city centers you'll encounter. The city remains the traditional market center for the northern Albania mountain area, where grains, tobacco, potatoes, fruits, and grapes are grown. The town is the main access point to the Albanian Alps and acts as a base for exploring Albania's mountains.

Visit and explore the Rozafa Castle, Marubi National Museum of Photography, Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr mosque, Shkoder History Museum, Site of Witness and Memory, and so much more.
Durres
Durres is one of the Albania's oldest cities, founded in the seventh century BCE. Located on the Adriatic Sea, it has been a trading hub for over two millennia. Once home to a large Roman settlement called Dyrrachium, archaeological sites from this settlement feature prominently throughout the city. The amphitheatre, which is the largest of its kind in the Balkans, sits in the center of town, and is currently under consideration to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit and explore the Amphitheatre of Durres, Durres Beach, Durres Archaeological Museum, Port of Durres, Cape of Rodon, Durres Castle, Venetian Tower, Byzantine Market, Royal Villa of Durres, Great Mosque of Durres, and so much more.
Sarande
The unique Saranda is not only within a stone's throw of the Greek island of Corfu, but it's surrounded by some of the best attractions, beaches, and nature that Southern Albania has to offer. It's no surprise that it's grown from a once-sleepy fishing village into a thriving city and a bustling summer vacation destination. Saranda's recorded history goes back to Ancient Epirus, a Greek state between roughly the 4th and 2nd centuries B.C. In antiquity, the town was known as Onchesmus (or Onchesmos).

Visit and explore the Pulebardha Beach, Lekuresi Castle, Mango Beach, Monastery of 40 Saints, Saranda Beach, Sanduza Beach and much more.
Gjirokaster
The enchanting UNESCO-listed old town, Gjirokaster stretches upwards on sloping cobblestoned streets with unique stone houses, which kind of look like small fortresses. For that reason, the town is known as 'The City of Stone.' Standing guard across the valley, the imposing Gjirokaster Fortress dominates the skyline amidst a sea of slate grey rooftops that hide a veritable labyrinth of cobbled alleyways and hidden staircases ideally made for wandering - place to put away a map and get truly lost.

Visit and explore the Castle of Gjirokastra, Bazar Mosque, Zekate House, Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastra Bazaar, Ali Pasha Bridge, and so much more!
Berat
Berat is an Illyrian settlement that traces back to the 6th-5th century B.C. It was originally a castle city known as Antipatrea, and today, residents still live inside of the castle walls. With its houses built along the steep hill, the view of Mangalemi is the reason that Berat is also known as the 'City of the Floating Windows.' The arched bridge of Gorica, the ensemble of the Byzantine churches and the Cathedral of Shen Meria are some of the most visited sites as are the Monastery of Shen Spiridhoni, the monuments to the Islamic faith, and the Halveti Tekke or Tariqa in the medieval center.

Explore and discover the amazing Berat Castle, Ethnographic Museum, Gorica Bridge, Muzeu Kombetar Ikonografik Onufri, Old Town, Lead Mosque Berat, St. Theodore's Church, The Gate of the Pasha, Holy Trinity Church, Edward Lear Gallery of Art, and so much more.
Tirana
Tirana, located in the center of Albania, is the country's capital and most important city with regard to politics, commerce, and culture. It is located on a plain next to Mount Dajt, and due to its geographical position it is among the sunniest places in the country. Multiple points of interest are located on or around Skanderbeg Square, the largest main square not just in Albania but in the entire Balkan region.

Visit and explore the Skanderbeg Square, National Museum of History, Mount Dajt, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Pyramid of Tirana, Grand Park of Tirana, National Museum of Fine Arts, Fortress of Justinian, Resurrection Cathedral, and so much more.

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