Albania in 2 Weeks: 2 Recommended 14-day Itineraries to Albania
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Itinerary #1: North to South of Albania
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tirana | |
| Day 2 | Embark on a full-day tour of the Albanian capital, topped with a walk through Blloku district | City sightseeing |
| Day 3 | Rise in Tirana, then head to the Krujë Castle, finally arriving in Shkoder | Exploration |
| Day 4 | Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Koman through Valbona Valley National Park and spend the night in the Albanian Alps | Nature exploration |
| Day 5 | Take a ferry ride via Cape Rodon, have a picnic with wine, and arrive in Durrës | Nature exploration |
| Day 6 | Go on a morning sightseeing excursion of Durrës, then travel to Vlora | City sightseeing |
| Day 7 | Explore Vlora in the morning and journey through Llogara National Park, snapping pics at the Porto Palermo peninsula | Nature exploration |
| Day 8 | Wake up in Saranda, discover Butrint and visit local farms, then uncover Ksamil, and overnight in Saranda | Sightseeing |
| Day 9 | Marvel over the "Blue Eye" Lake, tour the Gjirokastër Castle and other landmarks | City sightseeing |
| Day 10 | Trek through the Gërmenj-Shelegur National Park and go on a walking tour of Korca | Hiking |
| Day 11 | Visit the Monastery of Saint Naum on Lake Ohrid and enjoy a sweet row-boat trip here | Sightseeing |
| Day 12 | Awake in Ohrid in North Macedonia, take a boat ride on the lake, then travel the Via Egnatia Roman Road through Elbasan to Tirana | Nature exploration & transfer |
| Day 13 | Say hello to Berat, amble through the Mangalemi and Gorica quarters, visit the Onufri Iconographic Museum, then the Ruins of the Red Mosque, climb to Berat Castle and then head to Tirana | City sightseeing |
| Day 14 | Prepare for the flight back home |
From the tip of this Balkan state, all the way down to its southern basin and even time spent in an entirely new country—përshëndetje Macedonia—this extensive 14-day adventure across Albania begins in the capital city Tirana, and ends in historical Berat. Never in one city for more than a day, cross off the country’s most important landmarks and archeological sites, including Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Rozafa Castle, Durrës Amphitheatre, Kruje Castle, Porto Palermo Castle, Apollonia Archaeological Park and Gjirokastër Castle. National parks, encounters with bears (watch out for them in Valbona), coastlines showing off the Albanian Riviera, ancient ruins and eons-old treasures, plus exquisite natural wonders, this tour will leave you feeling like a true local. See all 2-week Albania holidays.
Itinerary #2: Albania and North Macedonia in 14 days
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Say përshëndetje to Tirana | |
| Day 2 | Day trip to Krujë, visiting its landmarks and the Old Bazaar Krujë | Landmark sightseeing |
| Day 3 | Travel to Berat via Durrës. Explore Durrës’ major highlights before heading to the museum city of Berat | City sightseeing |
| Day 4 | Discover the Ardenica Monastery, the ancient city of Apollonia and its Odeon ruins on the way to Saranda | History landmark sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Spend the day at the Butrint archeological site | Exploration |
| Day 6 | Wake in Saranda, sightsee the “Blue Eye” Lake, arrive in Gjirokastra and check out the Skenduli House Museum and Gjirokastër Fortress with its Weapons Museum | Exploration |
| Day 7 | Embark on a scenic drive to Korca, passing Kamenica Tumulus archaeological site, Vjosa Wild River National Park and Erseka flower fields on the way | Road trip |
| Day 8 | Explore the Old Bazaar of Korçë and National Museum of Medieval Art, then travel to Voskopoja village for the afternoon | City sightseeing |
| Day 9 | Rise in Korca, make your way to Lake Ohrid, stopping over in Tushemisht village, and spend the night in Ohrid | Exploration |
| Day 10 | Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Ohrid, then take an afternoon boat tour on Lake Ohrid, disembarking at the Monastery of Saint Naum | City sightseeing |
| Day 11 | Head to Prespa Lake inside the Galicica National Park, then check out the Heraclea Lyncestis site, then Bitola and its mosques and church | Nature exploration |
| Day 12 | Awake in Ohrid, traverse through Mavrovo National Park, stopping over at Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery, Šarena Džamija and stay the night in Skopje | Nature and culture exploration |
| Day 13 | Go on a tour of Skopje Old Town, including the Museum of the Old Skopje Bazaar and Archaeological Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia | City sightseeing |
| Day 14 | Wave farewell in Skopje |
Markets, museums, monasteries and majestic mountains where stone villages spill out from their crevices; the magic of Shqipëri (as it’s locally known) awaits you on this 14-day Albania itinerary plan. Focusing deeply on the country’s extensive history, from the Illyrian tribes to the Romans to the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, this is where architecture appreciators truly fall in love as well. Compare all the various architectural styles as you move between cities, towns and villages since its beginnings, from Byzantine wonders, like Berat Castle in the "city of one thousand windows" to the early Constantinople style, such as the 15th century Painted Mosque in Tetovo, North Macedonia. Browse all Albania and Macedonia tours.
Planning an Albania itinerary for 14 days?
The number of things to do while you are in Albania is tremendous. From a food-focused holiday to exploring the great outdoors to brushing up on the history of mankind, Albania offers something on the table for all types of travelers. With 2 weeks in Albania, you can do it all! Join one of our pre-packaged 14-day trips to Albania, or connect with travel experts for a bespoke Albania trip? Raise your glass of raki and cheers to the experience of a lifetime.
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