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Discovering Albania in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Tirana
    20 minutes (10.2 km) from Tirana International Airport

    In the morning, visit Skanderbeg Square, the National History Museum, and the Et'hem Bey Mosque. In the afternoon, take a stroll in the Grand Park and explore the Artificial Lake. In the evening, enjoy traditional Albanian cuisine at Oda Restaurant.

  2. Day 2: Berat
    2 hours and 20 minutes (117 km) from Tirana

    In the morning, walk through the old town of Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the Berat Castle and the Onufri Museum. In the afternoon, take a dip in the Osumi River and visit the Gorica Bridge. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner at Restaurant Mangalemi.

  3. Day 3: Saranda
    3 hours and 40 minutes (250 km) from Berat

    In the morning, take a relaxing walk along Saranda's promenade and visit the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea at Mirror Beach or Ksamil Beach. In the evening, try fresh seafood at Taverna Lefteri.

  4. Day 4: Kruja
    4 hours (270 km) from Saranda

    In the morning, visit the Kruja Castle, the Skanderbeg Museum, and the old bazaar. In the afternoon, hike to the Sari Salltik viewpoint for stunning views of the city. In the evening, taste typical Albanian dishes at Mrizi i Zanave.

  5. Day 5: Shkoder
    3 hours (100 km) from Kruja

    In the morning, visit the Rozafa Castle and the Marubi National Museum of Photography. In the afternoon, take a boat tour of Lake Skadar and visit the Shkoder Cathedral. In the evening, dine at Tradita Gegështare.

Recommendations

Other must-see attractions in Albania include the Blue Eye natural spring, the Albanian Alps, and the coastal city of Vlora. Consider visiting the Ottoman-style city of Gjirokastra and the medieval town of Kotor in Montenegro as side trips. To maximize your fun, rent a car or book a guided tour. Don't forget to try the local raki and baklava!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • National History Museum (2 hours, 500 LEK)
  • Berat Castle (2 hours, 500 LEK)
  • Butrint Archaeological Park (3 hours, 700 LEK)
  • Kruja Castle (2 hours, 500 LEK)
  • Rozafa Castle (1.5 hours, 300 LEK)
  • Lake Skadar boat tour (2 hours, 2,000 LEK)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 5,500 LEK ($54 USD)
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