Albania & Montenegro 8 Days

Arrival in Tirana – City Walking Tour

Arrival at Tirana International Airport and transfer to the hotel (approx. 40 minutes).
Check-in and rest at the hotel, followed by a half-day walking tour of the city center:

• Skanderbeg Square – the heart of Tirana, named after the national Albanian hero.
• Et’hem Bey Mosque – a rare 18th-century mosque that survived the communist era.
• Clock Tower – climb to enjoy panoramic views of the city.
• National History Museum (optional).
• Pyramid of Tirana – former museum of Enver Hoxha, now a creative urban space.
• Blloku District – once restricted to communist elites, now a lively area full of cafés and bars.

Evening: Optional dinner at a traditional Albanian restaurant (such as Oda or Era).
Overnight in Tirana at Hotel Granda 4 stars.

Excursion to Krujë & Durrës – Return to Tirana

Morning: Drive to Krujë

• Visit Krujë Castle – historical fortress of Skanderbeg, with a National Museum and Ethnographic Museum.
• Explore the Old Bazaar – handmade carpets, antiques, and traditional crafts.

Midday: Head to Durrës

• Durrës Amphitheater – one of the largest and oldest in the Balkans (2nd century AD).
• Archaeological Museum – ancient artifacts from Durrës history.
• Seaside promenade – enjoy a stroll along the Adriatic coast.

Return to Tirana in the evening
Overnight in Tirana at Hotel Granda 4 stars.

Berat – Shkodra

Morning: Depart to Berat, known as “The City of a Thousand Windows” (UNESCO Heritage Site).

• Explore Berat Castle – still inhabited, featuring churches, mosques, and the Onufri Iconography Museum.
• Mangalem & Gorica districts – walk through cobblestone streets and historic houses.
• Gorica Bridge – iconic stone bridge linking both sides of the city.
• Old Bazaar – local crafts and souvenirs.

Midday: Depart to Shkodra.

• Visit Rozafa Castle – ancient Illyrian fortress offering panoramic views of lakes and rivers.
• Rozafa Legend – the woman built into the fortress walls.
• Marubi National Museum of Photography – historical photos from the 19th & 20th centuries.
• City center walk and visit Cathedral of Saint Stephen.

Overnight in Shkodra at Hotel Rozafa 4 stars.

Crossing to Montenegro – Ulcinj – Sveti Stefan – Budva

• Cross the border to Montenegro.
• Visit Ulcinj Old Town and Fortress.
• Stop for photos at Sveti Stefan Island – one of Montenegro’s most iconic coastal views.
• Continue to Budva, check in at the hotel.
• Explore Budva Old Town, marina, and local markets.
  Overnight in Hotel Pozzo 4 stars, Budva.

Tivat – Porto Montenegro – Kotor Tour

• Morning visit to Tivat and luxury Porto Montenegro Marina.
• Continue to Kotor – explore the Old Town, St. Tryphon Cathedral, Maritime Museum, and city walls.
• Optional boat trip on Kotor Bay.
  Return to Budva for overnight stay.

Skadar Lake – Niagara Waterfall – Podgorica

• Excursion to Skadar Lake National Park, optional boat trip.
• Stop at Niagara Waterfall near Podgorica.
• Short panoramic tour of Podgorica.
  Return to Budva for overnight stay.

Return to Tirana – Shopping & Relaxation

• Drive back to Tirana.
• Shopping stop at TEG Mall.
• Free evening to relax or explore on your own.
  Overnight in Tirana at Hotel Granda 4 stars.

Departure

• Free time until your flight.
• Transfer to Tirana International Airport for departure.