The highlights of Albania in two weeks
Albania itinerary
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Published on:
Sept. 16, 2020
14 days
546 km
7 steps
This itinerary is a one way trip from the north to the south of Albania. You will get to see some of the main highlights of this amazing diverse country. Interesting cities, scenic towns, mountains and beaches, Albania has it all.
Step 1: Shkodër
2 days recommended
Shkodër
Shkodër or Shkodra is a city located in northern Albania, next to Lake Skadar. The city is known for its old town and for the ruins of Rozafa Castle.
step 1: Shkodër
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
72 km / 44 miles
step 2: Theth National Park
Step 2: Theth National Park
3 days recommended
Theth National Park
Theth National Park is located in the mountains of Northern Albania. The park is known for its beautiful landscapes consisting of mountains, rivers, waterfalls and lagoons.
step 2: Theth National Park
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
167 km / 103 miles
step 3: Tirana
Step 3: Tirana
3 days recommended
Tirana
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. The city is known for its many museums and its colourful Ottoman and Soviet-era architecture.
step 3: Tirana
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
123 km / 76 miles
step 4: Berat
Step 4: Berat
2 days recommended
Berat
Berat is a town located on the Osum River, in central Albania. The town is nicknamed ‘The City of a Thousand Windows’ and is known for its white Ottoman houses and Berat Castle.
step 4: Berat
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
113 km / 70 miles
step 5: Gjirokaster
Step 5: Gjirokaster
1 days recommended
Gjirokaster
Gjirokastër is a town located in southern Albania. Its known for its well-preserved Ottoman old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
step 5: Gjirokaster
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
55 km / 34 miles
step 6: Sarandë
Step 6: Sarandë
2 days recommended
Sarandë
Sarandë is a town located on the Albanian Riviera, in southern Albania. The town is known for the ruins of Lëkurësi Castle, its beaches and its vibrant nightlife.
step 6: Sarandë
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
14 km / 8 miles
step 7: Ksamil (Butrint National Park)
Step 7: Ksamil (Butrint National Park)
1 days recommended
Ksamil (Butrint National Park)
Ksamil is a town in the riviera of Southern Albania and part of Butrint National Park. The park is an UNSECO World Heritage Site and encompasses ruins of the ancient city of Buthrotum, which was once one of most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire.