Albania in One Week: 2 Recommended 7-day Itineraries to Albania

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Check out our two 7-day Albania suggestions and be ready to be blown away by this enigmatic country.
Itinerary #1: Get Active in Albania

Overview | Activity | |
Day 1 | Welcome to Albania | |
Day 2 | Cycle to the Lagoon of Karavasta | Biking |
Day 3 | Discover the stone city of Gjirokastra | City exploration |
Day 4 | Stroll around the archaeological site of Butrint | Exploration |
Day 5 | Kayak along the Albanian Riviera | Kayaking |
Day 6 | Hike in Llogara National Park | Hiking |
Day 7 | Explore the capital city of Tirana on the last day |
Discover the last secret of Europe during these 7days in Albania itinerary. Your journey kicks off in the dynamic capital city of Tirana before it is time to go on an adventurous bicycling trip to the Lagoon of Karavasta. Cover some of Albania’s most famous sights, like Gjirokastra and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Butrint. Other highlights of this trip include an unforgettable experience kayaking in the Albanian Riviera and a scenic hike in Llogara National Park. We recommend this trip for fit and active travelers as it involves hiking, bicycling, and kayaking through the gems of Albania.
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Itinerary #2: Albanian History Meets Gastronomy

Overview | Activity | |
Day 1 | Take your first steps in Tirana | |
Day 2 | Cover Kruja, Preza Castle, and Durres | City sightseeing |
Day 3 | Stroll around Berat and sample the wines of its vineyards | Wine tasting |
Day 4 | Go on a sightseeing tour of Gjirokaster | City sightseeing |
Day 5 | Explore rural Gjirokastra and dive into Albanian cooking traditions | Exploration |
Day 6 | Spend a day amid nature in Blue Eye Spring and Butrint National Park | Nature exploration |
Day 7 | See Ali Pasha Castle and Vlore on your way back to Tirana |
Satiate your lust for adventure and appetite for good food during this 7-day Albania plan and tick off some of the most famous highlights of this small country. Start with a walking tour of Tirana before diving into the history of Kruja, Preze, and Durres. A wine-tasting adventure awaits you in Berat, followed by a gastronomic tour in Gjirokaster. Spend a day in the countryside, cooking, eating, and drinking with Albanian families. Feast your eyes on the turquoise waters of Blue Eye Spring and visit Butrint National Park as well as the port city of Vlore before it is time to head home. See all Albania tours.
Planning one-week itinerary to Albania?
Many great adventures await travelers with one week in Albania to spare. Feel free to reach out to our travel experts if you need help crafting a custom Albania tour. For more inspiration and possible trip durations, check out our guide on how many days to spend in Albania.
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