Top 5 Best Day Trips in Albania

Day 1 · Trip to Ohrid And St. Naum North Macedonia

1. 1

   Ohrid

   2 hours

   Visit Ohrid old town UNESCO, the most touristic destination in North Macedonia and the lake promenade.

2. 2

   Monastery of Saint Naum

   one hour Admission not included

   Visit Monastery of St. Naum on a picture-perfect location.

Day 2 · Day Trip to Prizren, Kosovo

1. 1

   Prizren

   3 hours

   Breathtaking views of northern mountains of Albania.

   *Prizren old town, old bazaar and fountain, Christian orthodox church and catholic church

2. 2

   Sinan Pasha Mosque

   30 min

   We visit Mosque of Sinan Pasha with its beautiful architecture and frescoes

Traditional lunch in a local restaurant.

Day 3 · Tour of Vlora, Kanina Castle and Karavasta Lagoon

1. 1

   Vlore

   one hour

   We visit the Gulf of Vlora a.k.a The Albanian Riviera, the Muradie Mosque, constructed by architect Sinan and the “Lungo Mare” seaside promenade.

2. 2

   Kanine Castle

   one hour Admission not included

   Kanine castle, one of the most important for the history of Albania in 19th-20th century

3. 3

   Parku Kombetar Divjake-Karavasta

   2 hours Admission not included

   We take a walk in the Karavasta National Park enjoying the beautiful views over the lagoon and the dense vegetation. We have the possibility to take a boat tour for bird-watching. We can see the flamingos.

Traditional lunch in a local restaurant, with fish and seafood

Day 4 · Day Trip – Shkoder, Mrizi Zanave And Kruje

1. 1

   Rozafa Castle

   one hour Admission not included

   Rozafa Fortress, the most beautiful fortress in Albania, offers stunning views over the city and Lake Shkodra.

2. 2

   Shkoder

   one hour

   Gjuhadol, the beautiful promenade with houses in Austrian & Italian style in Shkoder.

3. 3

   Kruja Castle

   2 hours Admission not included

   We visit the Castle of Skanderbej with its 2 very interesting museums in Kruje. The ethnographic museum presented in an 18th century pasha's house, showing the way the Albanians lived during Ottoman times. The history museum dedicated th Skanderbeg, the Albanians' national hero.

   Old bazaar of Kruje, with its hand-crafted traditional products like rugs, Albanian fez, clothes, filigree etc.

Traditional lunch at Mrizi i Zanave Agritourism

Day 5 · Tour of Berat UNESCO And Wine tasting Roshnik Village

1. 1

   Berat Castle

   2 hours Admission not included

   We visit the casle built from 4th century BC. it's one of the most ancient towns in Albania

2. 2

   Stop 2

   one hour

   Mangalem and Gorica neighborhoods are two parts of the most beautiful architectural complex in all towns in Albania. we take a walk in the narrow streets to be amazed and how interesting is living in this palce.

3. 3

   Roshnik Village

   2 min Admission not included

   We visit Roshnik village, one of the famous regions for wine production where we can taste special wines in one of the local wineries and have a very special lunch.

Traditional lunch in a local restaurant.