Option 1: The "Classic South" (Best for History & Beaches)
This is the ultimate "Best of Albania" route.
• Day 1: Tirana – Explore Skanderbeg Square, Bunk’Art 2 (a museum in a nuclear bunker), and the colorful Blloku neighborhood for dinner.
• Day 2: Berat (The City of 1,000 Windows) – A 2-hour drive from Tirana. Visit the inhabited Berat Castle and the historic Mangalem and Gorica quarters.
• Day 3: Gjirokastër (The Stone City) – Another UNESCO site known for its Ottoman houses and massive fortress. Stop at the Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) on your way to the coast—a stunning deep blue water spring.
• Day 4: Sarandë & Butrint – Visit the Butrint National Park, an ancient Roman/Greek archaeological site. Spend the evening on the Sarandë promenade.
• Day 5: Ksamil – Relax on the white sand beaches of Ksamil. Take a boat to the small nearby islands.
• Day 6: Himarë & The Riviera Drive – Drive north along the coast. Stop at Gjipe Beach (requires a 20-minute hike) or Dhermi. The Llogara Pass offers breathtaking mountain-meets-sea views.
• Day 7: Vlorë to Tirana – Quick stop in the seaside city of Vlorë before heading back to Tirana for your flight.