7-day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Albania

  1. Day 1: Tirana
    Arrive at "Mother Teresa" Airport and check in at your hotel.

    Visit the Ethem Bey Mosque and the Tirana Castle for a glimpse of the city's culture and history.

  2. Day 2: Berat
    2 hours (72.1 km) from Tirana

    Explore the Berat Castle and the Berat National Ethnographic Museum to learn more about the country's traditional way of living.

  3. Day 3: Saranda
    4 hours and 15 minutes (224 km) from Berat

    Take a swim break in the beautiful Ksamil Beach and end the day with a visit to the Butrint UNESCO World Heritage Site, which boasts ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine ruins.

  4. Day 4: Gjirokastra
    2 hours (75.1 km) from Saranda

    Explore the stunning Gjirokastra Castle and Skenduli House, the oldest inhabited house in the Balkans.

  5. Day 5: Dhermi
    1 hour (42.2 km) from Gjirokastra

    Relax at the beautiful Dhermi Beach and try some local delicacies at the nearby restaurants.

  6. Day 6: Durres
    3 hours and 30 minutes (207 km) from Dhermi

    Visit the Durres Amphitheater, built in the 2nd century AD and capable of hosting as many as 20,000 spectators. End the day with a sunset view at Kallmi beach.

  7. Day 7: Tirana
    33 minutes (27.9 km) from Durres

    Shop for souvenirs at the Central Market and enjoy a picnic at the Grand Park.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ethem Bey Mosque (1 hour, Free)
  • Tirana Castle (1 hour, Free)
  • Berat Castle (2 hours, 1000 Lek per person)
  • Berat National Ethnographic Museum (1 hour, 200 Lek per person)
  • Ksamil Beach (3 hours, Free)
  • Butrint UNESCO World Heritage Site (2 hours, 700 Lek per person)
  • Gjirokastra Castle (1 hour, 500 Lek per person
  • Skenduli House (1 hour, 500 Lek per person)
  • Dhermi Beach (3 hours, Free)
  • Durres Amphitheater (1 hour, 500 Lek per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 3000 Lek per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other points of interest such as the Blue Eye natural spring in Saranda, or the Shkoder Castle in Shkoder. However, if you have less time, you may consider skipping the Durres Amphitheater or the Skenduli House in Gjirokastra.

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