DAY 01
ARRIVAL IN TIRANA

• Arrival in Tirana | Private Transfer City Tour
• Driving Time: Approx. 30 minutes
• Upon arrival at Tirana International Airport (TIA), guests are welcomed by a professional representative and transferred privately to the hotel for check-in.
• In the afternoon, enjoy a guided city orientation tour of Tirana, including:
• Skanderbeg Square, the cultural and historical heart of the capital
• Et’hem Bey Mosque and Clock Tower
• National History Museum and Opera House (exterior visits)
• Government Boulevard, featuring Italian-era architecture
• Blloku District, formerly reserved for communist leadership
• Overnight: Tirana

DAY 02
MOUNT DAJTI CABLE CAR EXPERIENCE / BUNK’ART 1 / FOLKLORE SHOW

• Tour Duration: Full Day
• The day begins with a scenic drive to Bunk’Art 1, followed by a ride on the Dajti Ekspres Cable Car, the longest in the Balkans, offering panoramic views over Tirana and its surroundings.
• Continue with a guided visit to Bunk’Art 1, a former Cold War nuclear bunker transformed into a museum, providing deep insight into Albania’s communist past.
• The day concludes with a relaxing walk at Tirana Grand Park and Artificial Lake, offering green landscapes and a peaceful atmosphere.

• Evening – Traditional Folklore Show
• Attend a traditional Albanian folklore performance, featuring live music, dances, and traditional costumes.
• Overnight: Tirana

DAY 03
BELSH LAKE DISTRICT • BERAT UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

• Tour Duration: Full Day
• Depart Tirana for a scenic journey through central Albania, stopping at the picturesque Belsh Lakes, part of the Dumre natural lake system.
• Continue to Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned as the “City of a Thousand Windows.”

• The guided tour includes:
• Berat Castle, a living fortress with panoramic views
• Historic quarters of Mangalem and Gorica
• Optional visit to the Onufri Iconography Museum
• Free time for lunch in the old town before returning to Tirana.
• Overnight: Tirana

DAY 04 
KRUJË & SHKODËR | ALBANIA’S HERITAGE & NORTHERN CAPITAL

• MORNING – KRUJË
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Private departure with luxury vehicle and professional guide to Krujë, the historic stronghold of Albania’s national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg.

• KRUJË CASTLE & MUSEUM
• Guided visit to Krujë Castle, offering panoramic views over the Adriatic lowlands.
• Visit to the Skanderbeg Museum, dedicated to Albania’s resistance against the Ottoman Empire and national identity.
• Free time to explore the castle grounds.

• OLD BAZAAR (PAZARI I VJETËR)
• Walk through Krujë’s Ottoman-era bazaar, lined with traditional handicrafts, carpets, silverwork, and souvenirs.
• Time for shopping and cultural interaction.

• MIDDAY – DRIVE TO SHKODËR
• Scenic drive north toward Shkodër, passing fertile plains and traditional villages.
• Lunch Experience.

• AFTERNOON – SHKODËR CITY TOUR

• ROZAFA CASTLE
• Guided visit to the legendary Rozafa Castle, strategically located above the confluence of three rivers.
• Breathtaking views over Lake Shkodër and surrounding landscapes, with historical storytelling and photography time.

• SHKODËR OLD TOWN & CULTURE
• Walking tour through Shkodër’s historic center, known for its Italian-influenced architecture.
• Visit to Ebu Bekr Mosque and city squares.
• Optional visit to the Marubi National Museum of Photography or Shkodër Cathedral (time permitting).

• LAKE SHKODËR & SHIROKË (OPTIONAL)
• Short scenic stop at Lake Shkodër, the largest lake in the Balkans.
• Visit to Shirokë village for a lakeside coffee and photo stop.
• Late afternoon comfortable drive back to Tirana.
• Evening free at leisure.
• Overnight: Tirana

DAY 05
DEPARTURE

• After breakfast, guests enjoy free time in Tirana for leisure, relaxation, or last-minute shopping.
• At the appropriate time, private transfer to Tirana International Airport for departure.