Private Tour: Charming Albania, Land of the Eagles 7 Days 6 Nights (Tirana, Shkoder, Berat, Gjirokaster, Sarande)

• Your private van driver welcomes you at Tirana International Airport, then takes you to Krujë.
• Visit Krujë Castle, an ancient stone fortress that played a vital role in resisting Ottoman invasions in the past.
• Visit the Skanderbeg Museum, home to historical exhibits about Albania's national hero.
• Stroll through the Krujë Old Bazaar, an ancient Ottoman-style market filled with local handicrafts and souvenirs.
• Continue north to Shkodër to check in at the hotel and enjoy dinner.

hotel Overnight Shkodër · example hotel Hotel Colosseo (5 stars) or similar

• In the morning, visit Rozafa Castle, an ancient fortress over 2,000 years old set on a high hill overlooking Lake Shkodër and the surrounding rivers.
• Visit the Marubi National Museum of Photography, which showcases Albania's first collection of historical photographs.
• In the afternoon, travel to Berat, a historic city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Check in at your hotel and enjoy free time strolling around to soak up the evening atmosphere of Berat.

hotel Overnight Berat · example hotel Hotel Colombo (4 stars) or similar

• In the morning, explore Berat Castle, a large hilltop fortress where a local community still lives today.
• Visit the Onufri Museum, housed inside a historic church displaying precious religious icon paintings.
• Admire the unique traditional Ottoman-style architecture that earned the town its nickname, the City of a Thousand Windows.
• In the afternoon, travel to Gjirokastër, another famous UNESCO World Heritage city in Albania.
• Check in at your hotel and spend free time strolling to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere among ancient stone houses.

hotel Overnight Gjirokastër · example hotel Hotel Argjiro (4 stars) or similar

• In the morning, visit Gjirokastër Castle, one of the largest fortresses in the Balkans, standing majestically with views of the city and valley.
• Visit the Ethnographic Museum, showcasing the traditional lifestyle of Albanians in the past.
• Explore Skenduli House, a historic Ottoman-era stone mansion that has been impeccably preserved.
• In the afternoon, depart for Sarandë, a beautiful resort town on the Ionian coast.
• Check in to your hotel and relax at your leisure by the beach or stroll along the seaside promenade.

hotel Overnight Sarandë · example hotel Hotel Demi (4 stars) or equivalent

• In the morning, travel to Butrint National Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient Greek and Roman ruins.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Butrint area.
• In the afternoon, travel to see the beauty of the Blue Eye Spring, a natural spring with crystal-clear emerald-green and deep blue waters bubbling up from deep underground.
• Return to Sarandë to relax by the beach or take a walk to watch the sunset by the sea.

hotel Overnight Sarandë · example hotel Hotel Demi (4 stars) or equivalent

• Depart early in the morning from Sarandë to return to Tirana, the capital of Albania, stopping for lunch along the way.
• Arrive in Tirana in the afternoon and check in to your hotel.
• Visit Bunk'Art 2, a Cold War-era underground bunker converted into a history and art museum.
• Enjoy free time shopping for souvenirs before having a farewell dinner.

hotel Overnight Tirana · example hotel Hilton Garden Inn (5 stars) or equivalent

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.
• Enjoy free time shopping for souvenirs or strolling around Tirana to take in the atmosphere before departure.
• Your private van driver transfers you to Tirana International Airport to prepare for your safe journey home.