AlbanianBus Tours · 8-Day Albania Circuit
Albania Uncovered: Alps, Heritage Cities & Riviera — 8 Days
Albanian Alps, historic cities and the Ionian coast
An eight-day journey from Tirana through the Albanian Alps, Berat and Gjirokastër, Butrint, Ksamil and the Riviera, returning via Vlorë and Durrës.
8 days / 7 nights. Starts and ends in Tirana, with hotel pickup on Day 1.
Starting from €1,200 per person for groups of 10–20. Other group sizes are listed in Booking & prices below.
Tour highlights
Albanian Alps
Shkodër, Qafë Thorë and Theth
Historic cities
Berat and Gjirokastër
South Albania
Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil and Sarandë
Albanian Riviera
Himarë, Dhërmi, Vlorë, Zvërnec and Durrës
Itinerary
Meet at your Tirana accommodation and drive north to Shkodër. Visit Rozafa Castle and spend time in the historic centre. Overnight in Shkodër.
Travel from Shkodër through Qafë Thorë to Theth. See Theth Church and the historic Lock-in Tower. Return to Shkodër for the night. Mountain access depends on road and weather conditions.
Travel south via Fishtë, home to the Mrizi i Zanave agritourism farm, then continue to Berat. Walk through the Mangalem and Gorica quarters. Overnight in Berat.
Continue to Gjirokastër. Explore its stone-built Old Bazaar, castle and traditional architecture. Overnight in Gjirokastër.
Drive to the Blue Eye spring, then explore the archaeological site of Butrint and the coast at Ksamil. Continue to Sarandë for the night.
Follow the coast via Himarë and Dhërmi, with scenic stops along the Albanian Riviera. Continue to Vlorë for an overnight stay.
Visit the Zvërnec monastery area near Vlorë, then travel to Durrës for its Roman amphitheatre area, Venetian Tower and seaside promenade. Return to Tirana for the night.
Explore central Tirana, including the New Bazaar area, with a local food introduction. The tour finishes in Tirana after the planned programme.
Places you will see
✅ What’s Included
- Planned programme: ground transportation for the listed itinerary
- seven nights in Albanian hotels
- a tour leader or driver-guide
- daily breakfast
- guided orientation at the main cultural stops. Exact accommodation, entrance admissions and any food tastings require final AlbanianBus supplier confirmation.
❌ Not Included
- International flights
- travel insurance
- lunches and dinners unless explicitly confirmed
- personal expenses and tips
- optional activities
- entrance fees or tastings not itemised in the final booking confirmation.
The tour starts and ends in Tirana, with pickup at your hotel or agreed accommodation.
Seven nights: two in Shkodër and one each in Berat, Gjirokastër, Sarandë, Vlorë and Tirana.
Shkodër, Theth, Fishtë, Berat, Gjirokastër, Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil, Sarandë, Himarë, Dhërmi, Vlorë, Zvërnec and Durrës.
From €1,200 per person, depending on group size; the four group brackets are shown above.
Theth mountain access and Riviera stops depend on seasonal weather and road conditions.
The programme proposes transport, seven hotel nights, a tour leader or driver-guide and breakfast. We will confirm the complete inclusions before taking bookings.
International flights and travel insurance are not included.
Contact AlbanianBus to confirm departure dates, exact accommodation and the final included services. Online booking is not yet activated.
Booking & prices
Price per person
| 2 travellers | €1,400 |
| 3–4 travellers | €1,350 |
| 5–9 travellers | €1,300 |
| 10–20 travellers | €1,200 |
The programme is in preparation. Hotel allocations, included admissions and departure arrangements are being finalised. Online payment is not yet enabled.
Before you travel
Valid travel documents are required. Expect light to moderate walking on cobbled streets and historic sites. Road access to Theth depends on seasonal mountain and weather conditions.
Theth and coastal visits may be adjusted for road, weather and seasonal conditions. The final pickup location and time, hotel list and any paid admissions are confirmed before departure.
