ALBANIA · 12 DAYS · $
Albania: Riviera & Mountains
Empty Adriatic coves and the dramatic Accursed Mountains.
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DAYS
12
PLACES
36
ROUTES
10
1
Tirana Arrival
Bunk'Art 2
Cold War bunker museum
15:00
Oda Restaurant
Traditional Albanian cuisine
19:00
Trip'n Hostel
Central backpacker hub
21:00
2
Saranda & Blue Eye
Blue Eye Spring
Mysterious natural spring
10:00
Lekuresi Castle
Sunset views over Saranda
17:00
Guesthouse Rilindja
Family-run budget stay
20:00
3
Ksamil Beaches
Ksamil Islands
Pristine white sand beaches
09:00
Monastery Beach
Hidden cove near monastery ruins
14:00
Taverna Limani
Fresh seafood by the water
18:30
4
Gjirokaster
Gjirokaster Castle
UNESCO World Heritage fortress
10:00
Old Bazaar
Ottoman-era stone streets
15:00
Hotel Kalemi
Stone house in old town
19:00
5
Himara Coast
Himara Beach
Long pebble beach with tavernas
11:00
Livadhi Beach
Quieter southern stretch
15:00
Villa Drita
Sea-view rooms above beach
20:00
6
Dhermi & Drymades
Dhermi Beach
Dramatic cliffs and clear water
10:00
Drymades Beach
Wild beach backed by olive groves
14:00
Camping Drymades
Beach camping under olive trees
19:00
7
Valbona Valley
Valbona Valley
Alpine valley entrance to Accursed Mountains
12:00
Guesthouse Rilindja Valbona
Mountain lodge with hearty meals
18:00
Traditional Dinner
Farm-to-table Albanian mountain food
19:30
8
Theth Village
Theth Village
Stone houses and ancient tower
11:00
Blue Eye of Theth
Natural pool in mountain setting
14:00
Guesthouse Prek Palaj
Traditional stone guesthouse
18:30
9
Accursed Mountains Trek
Valbona Pass
High mountain pass at 1795m
10:00
Maja e Kollatës
View of Montenegro's highest peak
13:00
Mountain Hut Valbona
Basic mountain refuge
17:00
10
Shkoder & Lake
Shkoder Old Town
Historic pedestrian streets
14:00
Rozafa Castle
Ancient fortress with lake views
16:30
Lake Shkoder
Largest lake in the Balkans
18:00
11
Kruja Heritage
Kruja Castle
Skanderbeg's fortress and museum
10:00
Old Bazaar Kruja
Traditional crafts and souvenirs
12:00
Restaurant Bardhi
Mountain views and local dishes
13:30
12
Tirana Departure
Grand Park of Tirana
Morning walk before departure
09:00
Blloku District
Former communist elite quarter
11:00
Mother Teresa Airport
Departure from Tirana
15:00