Albania in 5 Days: 3 Recommended 5-day Itineraries to Albania
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Albania 5-day itinerary options
Ready to spend 5 days in Albania? Check out our 5-day Albania itinerary ideas below.
Itinerary #1: Iconic Cities and Traditional Towns
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Land in the capital city and head to Korca after a city tour | |
| Day 2 | Embark on a cultural expedition in Voskopojë and Benja Village, before finally arriving in Permet | Culture exploration |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Gjirokastra and visit the Gjirokastër Castle and Skenduli House | City sightseeing |
| Day 4 | Take a day trip from Gjirokastra to the Butrint Archaeological Site, then Ksamil Village and its beaches | City sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Discover the Berat Castle and its Onufri Iconographic Museum. Explore the city center then transfer back to Tirana | Musuem visits |
Explore up to four new places in one day, from entirely new towns to famed archeological sites to beguiling landscapes. On this 5-day Albania tour, you’ll visit some of the most iconic Albanian destinations, including major cities like Tirana, Elbasan, Korca and Berat. You will also explore the municipalities where some of the country’s most ancient formations are found, such as Gjirokastër (its entire Old Town is a Unesco marvel), unique villages such as Permet and Benja (both renowned for their thermal baths and hot springs), and Tushemisht on Lake Ohrid in Macedonia. Over in Saranda, discover the remains of Albania’s first-ever synagogue that dates back to the 4th century, and then around the corner, Ksamil Village, which surprisingly, was only created for tourists in 1966.
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Itinerary #2: Golden Beaches and Coastal Villages
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Start with a walking tour of Tirana, then leave for Durrës and sightsee the Durrës Amphitheatre then arrive in Vlora | City sightseeing |
| Day 2 | Enjoy a morning beach stroll, explore Llogara National Park and then continue to Himara | Nature exploration |
| Day 3 | Discover Drymades Beach, Porto Palermo Bay, Ali Pasha Castle and Borsh, Qeparo and Himara seaside villages, staying overnight in Saranda | City sightseeing |
| Day 4 | Head to Gjirokastra and go sightseeing the city landmarks and ruins before traveling to Berat | City sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Tour Berat Castle and uncover the Old Town. Make your way to Divjaka-Karavasta National Park for wildlife sightings and end the trip in Tirana | Nature exploration |
Sunshine, seasides and seafood extravaganzas. If that sounds like your cup of tea, join ocean-loving travelers over these 5 days in Albania, where the Albanian Riviera and Albanian Ionian Sea Coast show off their best attributes. Durrës, Vlorë, Himarë and Sarandë are where the bulk of beach-hopping vibes go down, while the limestone Ali Pasha Castle (originally erected by the Venetians) in the middle of the sea is a true wonder—where you can even spot Corfu and Paxos from. But it’s not all just beach-day bliss, as days comprise venturing through fortresses, castles and old towns, comparing architecture and historical stories across the ages. On the fourth day, the inlands call, specifically Gjirokastër’s preserved “Stone City” and Berat’s Ottoman houses. This tour starts and ends in Tirana.
Itinerary #3: Trekking the Albanian Alps
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Arrive in either Tirana or Shkodra, then travel to Theth along the Qafë Thore Pass to begin your trek | |
| Day 2 | Hike from Theth to Grunas Waterfall, passing local villages and traditional houses. Overnight at Theth | Hiking |
| Day 3 | Traverse on foot along the Valbona Pass from Theth, finally appearing in Valbona Valley, and spend the evening in Valbona Village | Hiking |
| Day 4 | Head to the Montenegrin–Albanian border via the Piramida 18 Trail, trekking through Kukaj. Descend back to Valbona Valley | Hiking |
| Day 5 | Enjoy a morning boat ride along Komani Lake and return to Shkoder or Tirana, driving past Vau i Dejës town and its lake on the way | Transfer |
Picture yourself cruising across emerald greeny-blue waters, snow-capped mountains creating a backdrop and the occasional Eurasian otter peering out to say hello. How about exploring jagged karst limestone peaks, towering towards the heavens throughout the Accursed Mountains? This hiking itinerary allows you to move at your own pace via some of Albania’s most breathtaking mountain scenery, following famed hiking trails around the Albanian Alps. Trek through winding valleys, breaking on the banks of rivers for a cooling dip. Photograph wildlife, with the opportunity of close-up views as you march the landscapes on foot. Enjoy meal times in the open air, sleeping under twinkling stars in traditional Albanian villages. This 5-day Albania tour highlights true Balkan culture. See all Albania holiday packages.
Planning a 5-day itinerary to Albania?
Whether you’re looking for an Albania 5-day itinerary plan on foot, bike, using local buses, boats and ferries, or hiring a car, there’s plenty you can see and do. Small in size, it’s a great country for an in-depth holiday, with the ability to uncover so much because of its compact size. If you prefer a vacay where everything is taken care of for you, why not join one of Bookmundi’s pre-packaged trips to Albania? There’s also the option of connecting with travel experts for a bespoke Albania tour just to your liking.
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