Day 1 – Arrival in Tirana · Journey to Berat

Your journey begins in Tirana, where the group gathers and the spirit of discovery awakens. From the capital, we travel south to Berat, a city shaped by 2,400 years of history and light, known as the City of a Thousand Windows. A UNESCO World Heritage treasure, Berat welcomes us with its white stone houses cascading beneath the ancient castle. After settling into our hotel, we wander through its historic quarters, and as evening falls, we raise a glass of local wine beneath the quiet majesty of the castle walls.

Day 2 – From Berat to Saranda · Through Time and the Riviera

After breakfast, we ascend to Berat Castle, one of the rare fortresses in Europe still inhabited today. Inside its walls, centuries unfold—stone houses, churches, and the Onufri Iconographic Museum, were sacred art glows with medieval color and devotion.

Leaving Berat behind, we travel to Apollonia, where Illyrians, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines once crossed paths. Among ancient columns and olive trees, history breathes softly.
Our journey continues to Vlora, where the Adriatic Sea meets the promenade, before climbing the Llogara Pass at 1,100 meters. From this natural balcony, the Ionian Sea stretches endlessly below, Corfu shimmering on the horizon. Descending along the Riviera through olive groves and coastal villages, we pause at the elegant Porto Palermo Castle, before arriving in the lively seaside town of Saranda.

Day 3 – Butrint · Blue Eye · Gjirokastra

The morning leads us to Butrint, one of Albania’s most precious UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nestled between lagoon and sea, this ancient city tells stories of empires long gone, wrapped in lush Mediterranean nature.

We continue to the white sands of Ksamil, then journey inland to the magical Blue Eye Spring, where crystal-clear water rises from the depths in hypnotic shades of blue. By afternoon, we reach Gjirokastra, the legendary stone city. From its imposing castle, views stretch across the Drino Valley, while the old town invites us to wander its cobbled streets. Like Berat, Gjirokastra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserved in stone and memory.

Day 4 – Along the Vjosa River to Korça

Today we follow the wild course of the Vjosa River, Europe’s last free-flowing river and a symbol of untouched nature. Flowing through deep valleys and fertile plains, the Vjosa reveals the raw heart of southern Albania.

Crossing mountain ranges near the Greek border—Gramoz, Nëmërçka, and the forests of Gërmenj National Park—we arrive in Korça, the city of serenades. The evening unfolds gently in the old bazaar, where flavors, music, and quiet elegance define the atmosphere.

Day 5 – Korça · Saint Naum · Ohrid

Crossing into North Macedonia, we visit the serene Monastery of Saint Naum, perched above the springs of Lake Ohrid. A place of pilgrimage and peace, it offers silence broken only by water and prayer.

We continue to Ohrid, known as the Jerusalem of the Balkans. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, both city and lake carry millennia of spiritual and cultural history. Strolling its streets and lakeshore, we discover why this place has captivated travelers for centuries.

Day 6 – Ohrid · Elbasan · Tirana bthrough the forrmer Via Egnatia

Our return to Albania follows the Shkumbin River Valley, tracing the path of the ancient Via Egnatia, once linking Rome to Constantinople. In Elbasan, we visit a centuries-old mosque and the Church of Saint Mary—symbols of Albania’s deep-rooted religious harmony.

By afternoon, we reach Tirana, Albania’s vibrant capital. A guided city tour reveals layers of history—from Roman and Ottoman traces to Italian architecture and modern life. The day ends in Blloku, once closed to the public, now alive with cafés and culture, where we toast the journey with a glass of wine.

Day 7  from Durres one of the oldest cities in Europe to the historic capital of Abania in Kruja

We travel west to Durres, Albania’s ancient gateway to the Adriatic, where the Roman amphitheater tells stories of a 3,000-year-old past. From the coast, we head inland to Kruja, the historic heart of Albanian resistance. Walking through its medieval bazaar and castle, we honor the legacy of Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero.
In the evening, we return to Tirana for a farewell dinner featuring traditional Albanian cuisine.

Day 8 – Departure from Tirana

As the journey comes to an end, we say goodbye with hearts full of memories—shared stories, exchanged photos, and the quiet promise to return. Albania lingers long after departure, a land not just visited, but felt.

Transfer to Tirana Airport · 17 km