7 Days trip in Albania

Day 1

1. Skanderbeg Square

   120 minutes

   Visit the heart of Tirana which is surrounded by the National Museum, Opera, Mosque, Clock Tower, and other historical architectures.

2. Oda Restaurant

   90 minutes

   Taste the traditional Albanian food at one of the oldest restaurants in Tirana that serves a variety of hot and cold dishes.

3. Bunk'Art 1

   90 minutes

   Explore the Cold War history of Albania at this museum that was built in an underground bunker.

Day 2

1. Mount Dajti

   240 minutes

   Take a cable car to the top of Mount Dajti and enjoy panoramic views of Tirana. There are also hiking trails and a restaurant at the top.

2. Komiteti Cafe Museum

   120 minutes

   Visit this unique museum and café that showcases the communist era of Albania and serves traditional Albanian desserts.

3. Blloku neighborhood

   180 minutes

   Experience the vibrant nightlife and taste the local food and drinks in this popular neighborhood that used to be restricted to government officials and their families.

Day 3

1. National Gallery of Arts

   120 minutes

   View the collection of Albanian art from the 13th century to the present day in this beautiful building.

2. Pica-Partia

   90 minutes

   Try the delicious Albanian pizza and Italian dishes at this popular restaurant that uses fresh local ingredients.

3. Grand Park

   120 minutes

   Relax in the largest green space in Tirana that has a lake, playgrounds, sports fields, and a café.

Day 4

1. Durres

   60 minutes

   Take a bus or taxi to the nearby city of Durres and admire the beautiful beaches and ancient ruins such as the Roman amphitheater.

2. Caffe Buono

   90 minutes

   Savor the Mediterranean cuisine and seafood dishes at this cozy and affordable café that overlooks the Adriatic Sea.

3. Venice Art Mask Factory

   120 minutes

   Buy unique and handmade art masks and learn the history and techniques of mask-making at this workshop-gallery.

Day 5

1. Tirana International Film Festival

   120 minutes

   Watch independent and international films, meet filmmakers, and attend workshops and social events at this annual festival that takes place in November.

2. Mullixhiu Restaurant

   90 minutes

   Indulge in the modern and creative Albanian cuisine that uses local and seasonal ingredients at this fine-dining restaurant.

3. Tirana Art Lab

   120 minutes

   Discover the contemporary art scene of Tirana and attend exhibitions, performances, and lectures at this non-profit art space.

Day 6

1. Kruja

   240 minutes

   Take a day trip to the historic city of Kruja that was the birthplace of Albania's national hero Skanderbeg and visit his castle, museum, and bazaar.

2. Era Restaurant

   90 minutes

   Taste the traditional Albanian dishes and homemade wine and rakia at this cozy and rustic restaurant that has a spectacular view of the valley.

3. Tirana Express

   120 minutes

   Buy souvenirs, books, and art prints related to Tirana and Albania at this independent and alternative cultural center that supports local artists and activists.

Day 7

1. Enver Hoxha Pyramid

   60 minutes

   Climb or walk around the controversial and futuristic pyramid-shaped monument that was built in honor of Albania's communist leader and is now a decayed symbol of the past.

2. Ballkoni Dajti

   120 minutes

   Enjoy the panorama of Tirana and Dajti National Park while sipping cocktails and tasting finger food at this rooftop bar that is accessible by cable car.

3. Tirana Aqua Park

   180 minutes

   Cool off and have fun in the water slides, swimming pools, lazy river, and wave pool of this modern and family-friendly water park.