Start your trip by exploring Albania's capital city, Tirana. Take a tour of the city's most famous landmarks, including Skanderbeg Square, the National Museum of History, and the Et'hem Bey Mosque.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Berat, known as the "City of a Thousand Windows". Stroll through the old town's cobbled streets and admire the well-preserved Ottoman architecture. Visit Berat Castle for breathtaking panoramic views of the town.
Enjoy the beaches and crystal-clear waters of Saranda. Take a boat tour to the nearby beautiful Ksamil Islands. Visit the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore its well-maintained amphitheater, temple, and palace ruins.
Explore the historic Ottoman city of Gjirokastra with its beautifully preserved architecture. Visit the Gjirokastra Castle and the ethnographic museum of Skenduli House. The old bazaar of the city is perfect for souvenir shopping and trying local delicacies.
Hike in the stunning Valbona National Park with its dramatic mountain range and breathtaking views of the Albanian Alps. Stay in traditional guesthouses and explore the local culture and cuisine. Go on a guided tour to the nearby lakes of Liqeni i Xhemës and the village of Thethi.
Visit the charming town of Shkodra, known for its stunning Venetian architecture and impressive Rozafa Castle. Take a boat tour of Lake Shkodra or go on a wine tasting tour in the nearby vineyards of the Skadar Valley.
Explore the ancient city of Kruja and its famous castle. Visit the Ethnographic Museum and the Skanderbeg Museum to learn about the Albanian national hero. Take a scenic road to the nearby resort town of Durres for some relaxation by the beach.
Return to Tirana for a final day of souvenir shopping, visiting the Bunk'Art Museum of Albania, and enjoying Albania's night scene before departing.
Consider renting a car for your stay in Albania. Car rental agencies can be found at the airport and in Tirana. The cost of renting an economy car starts at $20 per day. Taxis and ride-sharing services are also available but can be more expensive. Train and bus services in Albania are not recommended due to poor infrastructure and long travel times.
Estimated Travel Costs: $350
If you have more time, consider visiting the city of Vlora and the Llogara National Park or hiking the Via Egnatia, a historical Roman road. If you have less time, skip the resort town of Durres and the lakes of Liqeni i Xhemës and Thethi.
The main airport in Albania is Tirana International Airport (TIA), located in the capital city of Tirana. The airport code is TIA. It is about 18 km northwest of the city center, approximately a 25-minute drive without traffic.
Translated to Basque:
Tirana, Albeniaren hiriburua, ezagutu Albeniaren ibilbidea hiriko gehien ezagunenak bisitatu eta hiritik ateratzeko dugun orduetako bakoitzean Skanderbeg Plazan, Historiako Museo Nazionalean eta Et'hem Bey Moskean.
Berat, "Milaka leihoen hiria" bezala ezagutua den UNESCOren Ondare Mundiala bisitatu. Paseatu ipar Euskadi zaharkituko kaleetan eta mantenu zaintena duen Otoman arkitektura ikusi. Konturatzen badira, Berat Gazteluarekin, hiriko panoramazko ikuspegiak lor dezakezu.
Saranda itsasotako hondartzak eta kristal garbiak gozatu. Ksamil uharte politak bisitatu boatto batekin. UNESCOren Ondare Mundialaren hiri zaharra Butrint bisitatu eta amfiteatroa, temploa eta palazio eskudunen mirestekoa aztertu.
Zaharberritu Otoman hiri antzinatia, Gjirokastra bisitatu zure ikuspegi zalantzak dituen sormeneko arkitekturarekin. Konturatzen badira, Gjirokastra Gaztelua eta Skenduli Etxeko etnografiko museoa ikus dezakezu. Hiriko zergaitzak erosketarako eta mahai gaineko janariak probatzeko idealak dira.
Valbona Parke Nazionala bisitatu mendien errespetagarritasunezko barren eta Albeniako Alpeetako ikuspegi guztiak ikusi ahal izateko. Ospetsu guesthouse-etan gelditu eta kultura eta janari lokala ezagutu. Liqeni i Xhemës-eko lakutik eta Thethi herriko eskualdeko passejada gidatua hartu.
Bisitatu Shkodra hiria, urezko arkitekturarekin eta Rosa fa Gaztelu impresionantearekin ezaguna. Hartu boat erreserbatu Shkodra lakoutxea edo joan Skadar Erlorategiko mahastiak bisitatzeko wine tasting tour batera.
Kruja hiri antzinatia eksploratu, haren gaztelu famatuarekin. Etnografiko museoa eta Skanderbeg museoa ikusteko edukitza. Eraikitze hiriko bazarra idealak souveniren erosketarako eta janari lokala probatzeko. Hona haatik hiriko hondartzara eramango zaituen bozgorailu eta hotsekigabe.
Bukaerako aldiz, Tirana hirira itzuli souveniren erosketa eguna, Museoaren Bunk'art Albaniaren bisitarekin eta Albanik gauaren bizitza hain zuzen ere.
Tenpora alokatzeko aholkuak txertatu Albenian egondako egunetan. Alokatze-agentziak aipatutako aeropuertoan eta Tiranan topa daitezke. Interesgarria izan daiteke auto bat alokatzea, eguneko $ 20-tik abiatuz. Taksi eta shariturako zerbitzuak ere eskuragarri daude, baina merkeagoak izan daitezke. Albeniako tokitan tren eta autobus zerbitzuak ez dira gomendagarriak, infraestrutura txarrez eta bidai denboraz aurre egin beharrez.
Bidaiaren Kostu Estimatuak: $350
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