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8-day Adventure Itinerary: Tirana - Berat - Permet - Gjirokaster - Ksamil - Himare - Vlore

  1. Day 1: Explore Tirana
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    Visit the Skanderbeg Square and Bunk'Art Museum, and have dinner at the Oda Restaurant.

  2. Day 2: Discover Berat
    2 hours (68.9 km) from Tirana

    Wander around the Kala Fortress and the Mangalem Quarter while enjoying the beautiful mountainous background

  3. Day 3: Relax in Permet
    2.5 hours (105.5 km) from Berat

    Enjoy nature by the thermal baths Banje Thermal Baths and Lengarica Canyon

  4. Day 4: Experience Gjirokaster
    3 hours (136.4 km) from Permet

    Visit the UNESCO Heritage site Gjirokaster Castle and the fascinating Skenduli House

  5. Day 5: Sunbathe in Ksamil
    2 hours (97.6 km) from Gjirokaster

    Explore the blue waters of the Butrint National Park and relax in the beautiful Ksamil Beach

  6. Day 6: Hike in Himare
    1.5 hours (48.5 km) from Ksamil

    Hike and enjoy the scenic views of the Jale Beach and Borsh Castle

  7. Day 7: Indulge in Vlore
    2 hours (97.6 km) from Himare

    Explore the Independence Monument, the lively promenade and try the local seafood at Bar Restorant Limani.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Bunk'Art Museum (1-2 hours, €5-7)
  • Oda Restaurant (1-2 hours, €15-20)
  • Kala Fortress (1-2 hours, €2-3)
  • Mangalem Quarter (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Banje Thermal Baths (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Lengarica Canyon (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Gjirokaster Castle (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Skenduli House (1-2 hours, €3-4)
  • Ksamil Beach (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Butrint National Park (2-3 hours, €5-7)
  • Jale Beach (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Borsh Castle (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Independence Monument (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Bar Restorant Limani (1-2 hours, €15-20)

  • Total Estimated Costs(15-25 hours, €50-70)

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider a day trip to Shkoder or Theth. If you have less time, consider cutting Permet from your itinerary. Do not forget to try the delicious local cuisine.

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