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Overview

Highlights

• Durres city touring with the seafront, Roman and Ottoman landmarks, and time on the Adriatic coast
• A UNESCO stop in Berat with castle views, stone lanes, and local sweets
• Shkoder highlights including Rozafa Castle, Lake Shkoder, and northern city atmosphere
• Kruje Castle, the old bazaar, traditional products, and local Albanian food
• Two Tirana-based leisure days with Dajti Mountain, zip line and ATV options, Tirana Lake, shopping, and family activities

Day-by-day itinerary

Indicative schedule. Pace and order can be tailored to your preferences.

1. 1

   Day 1

   Arrival in Tirana and Durres City Tour

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   Arrival at Tirana International Airport with private welcome service, followed by transfer to Durres. The first day is built around Durres city touring, including historic landmarks in the center, the Roman amphitheater, the central mosque, the castle tower, Italian-era buildings, the seafront area, and time in the city's commercial streets.

2. 2

   Day 2

   A Full Coastal Day in Durres

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   Spend a full day in Durres enjoying the Albanian coast. The brochure includes time on the waterfront promenade, Adriatic views, King Ahmed Zogu's villa, photo stops by the open sea, optional racing-style experiences, and horse riding in nearby coastal areas before returning for a relaxed evening.

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   Day 3

   Berat, the City of a Thousand Windows

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   Travel from Durres to Berat for a day in one of Albania's most beautiful UNESCO-listed cities. Visit Berat Castle, enjoy the views over the Osum River, walk the old stone lanes, sample local sweets, and spend free time among the traditional streets and cafes before returning to Durres.

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   Day 4

   Durres to Shkoder

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   Depart Durres for Shkoder, the historic northern gateway of Albania. On arrival, begin a city introduction with Rozafa Castle, panoramic views over the city and surrounding waters, and a walk through the center before hotel check-in and free evening time.

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   Day 5

   A Full Day in Shkoder

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   Enjoy a full day in Shkoder with time at Lake Shkoder, relaxed nature stops, horse riding in nearby rural areas, and a visit connected to traditional local mask-making and souvenirs. The brochure keeps the rest of the day open for free time in the city and a quiet evening atmosphere.

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   Day 6

   Shkoder to Kruje, then Tirana

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   Leave Shkoder for Kruje, one of Albania's most important historic towns. Visit Kruje Castle, the old bazaar, local craft shops, and selected product workshops, then continue to Tirana for hotel check-in and free time.

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   Day 7

   A Full Tirana Leisure Day

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   Spend a full day in Tirana with the brochure's leisure-focused program. Highlights include the long zip line route, optional ATV experiences, and later time at Tirana Lake for walking, lakeside cafes, and optional rides around the lake by train or bicycle.

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   Day 8

   Adventure and Nature in Tirana

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   Begin with Mount Dajti by cable car for panoramic views over Tirana and the surrounding landscape. The updated brochure also includes adventure park activities, horse riding, family-friendly attractions, and a stop at the New Bazaar for local products, sweets, and souvenir shopping.

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   Day 9

   Departure Day

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   Breakfast at the hotel, a short morning outing, then private transfer to Tirana International Airport timed around the departure schedule.

   Meals:

   Breakfast

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