Albania 2025

Detailed Daily Plan

Day 1: Sunday, May 25 – Arrival in Tirana

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• Fly into Tirana; pick up your rental car and check in.
• Dinner at Era Blloku in Blloku’s vibrant district
• Overnight at

Day 2: Monday, May 26 – Tirana → Kruja → Shkodër

• Et’hem Bey Mosque & National History Museum (opens 08:00).
• Quick tour of the Pyramid, Grand Park, Bunk’Art 2, then drive (~45 min) to Kruja.
• Kruja Castle + Skanderbeg Museum + Ethnographic Museum, bazaar shopping, late lunch.
• Drive to Shkodër (~1.5 hrs), check in.
• Savor local cuisine in the Old Town.
• Overnight at

Day 3: Tuesday, May 27 – Komani Lake & Valbona

• Dawn: Minibus to Koman (06:45 start).
• Morning: Scenic Komani Lake ferry (€8.8 pp) (Timetables and Prices - Koman Lake Ferry Berisha).
• Afternoon: Transfer to Valbona, lunch, short hikes to viewpoints.
• Evening: Explore village life or unwind by the river.
• Night: Mountain dinner and rest.

Day 4: Wednesday, May 28 – Valbona → Theth → Shkodër

• Dawn: Hike Valbona–Theth via Valbona Pass.
• Morning: Panoramic views at the pass; descend to Theth.

• Afternoon: Lunch + Blue Eye of Theth + Grunas Waterfall ([Albania Packing List: What To Pack For Albania

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• Evening: Theth Church & Lock‑in Tower, then minibus back to Shkodër.
• Night: Dinner in Shkodër’s cozy eateries.

Day 5: Thursday, May 29 – Shkodër → Berat → Gjirokastër

• Dawn: Sunrise at Rozafa Castle (optional).
• Morning: Drive to Berat (~3 hrs), tour the castle & Onufri Museum.
• Afternoon: Stroll Mangalem & Gorica neighborhoods, then drive (~2 hrs) to Gjirokastër.
• Evening: Old Bazaar + Gjirokastër Castle at sunset.
• Night: Home‑style dinner in a traditional house.

Day 6: Friday, May 30 – Blue Eye & Butrint → Sarandë

• Dawn: Morning bazaar walk; drive to Blue Eye (~1 hr).
• Morning: Blue Eye spring visit (How to get a sim card in Albania? Where and Costs?).
• Afternoon: Butrint National Park ruins exploration.
• Evening: Short drive to Sarandë; promenade & sunset.
• Night: Fresh seafood dinner by the Ionian.

Day 7: Saturday, May 31 – Albanian Riviera

• Dawn: Borsh Beach dip.
• Morning: Himarë’s Porto Palermo Castle + beach time.
• Afternoon: Hike down to Gjipe Beach & swim.
• Evening: Drive via Llogara Pass; sunset at Dhermi.
• Night: Arrive Vlorë, check in.

Day 8: Sunday, June 1 – Vlorë → Tirana

• Dawn: Seafront stroll in Vlorë.
• Morning: Independence Museum + Zvërnec Island monastery.
• Afternoon: Lunch and one last swim.
• Evening: 18:00 departure back to Tirana (~2.5 hrs).
• Night: Return car; pack for early flight.

Day 9: Monday, June 2 – Departure

• Dawn: 04:00 wakeup; transfer to Tirana Airport.
• 06:00: Flight departure.