Albania & Macedonia in 9 Days

Overview

A panoramic Balkan circuit linking Albania and North Macedonia through heritage towns, lake landscapes, Ottoman centers, and UNESCO landmarks.

Day 1: Tirana Airport and Tirana

Arrival in Tirana, transfer to the hotel, and overnight in the capital.

Day 2: Tirana, Kruja, Ardenitsa and Vlora

Visit Kruja’s bazaar and citadel, stop at Ardenitsa Monastery, and continue to the coastal city of Vlora.

Day 3: Vlora, Porto Palermo, Butrint and Gjirokaster

Travel along the Albanian Riviera, stop at Porto Palermo, explore Butrint, and reach Gjirokaster for the night.

Day 4: Gjirokaster, Apollonia and Berat

Discover the stone city of Gjirokaster, continue via ancient Apollonia, and arrive in UNESCO-listed Berat.

Day 5: Berat, Struga and Ohrid

Tour Berat, cross into North Macedonia, stop in Struga, and continue to the lakeside city of Ohrid.

Day 6: Full day in Ohrid

Spend the day exploring Ohrid, its historic churches, old quarters, and the beautiful setting around Lake Ohrid.

Day 7: Ohrid, Bitola, Heraclea and Korca

Visit Bitola and the archaeological remains of Heraclea before returning to Albania and overnighting in Korca.

Day 8: Korca and Tirana

Travel back to Tirana with sightseeing in the capital, including Skanderbeg Square and the National History Museum.

Day 9: Departure

Breakfast, transfer to the airport, and end of services.