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Discover the Vibrant Charm of Tirana: A 6-Day Itinerary

Sarah Vuchinic

26 Oct 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tirana, Albania's capital city. Explore stunning natural landscapes, immerse yourself in rich history and culture, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us on this 6-day adventure!

Trip to Tirana

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$38

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$ 1

Farka Lake

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Rock Tirana Climbing Gym

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Edi Fishop

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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Directions

The Basement

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 2

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$26

Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral

Huge Orthodox cathedral, completed in 2012, featuring a 46-m. bell tower & showy nighttime lighting.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Skanderbeg Square

Prominent central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Bar Kafe Opera

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Et'hem Bej Mosque

Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

PANEVINO

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 3

+

$66

·

$ 1

Dajti Ekspres

Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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Directions

BUNK'ART

Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Tanners' Bridge

Former 18th-century stone livestock bridge, now restored for use by pedestrians.

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Lulishte 1 Maj

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$18

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Golden Taste

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 4

+

$59

·

$ 1

Dajti

Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

83 - 100 min

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Directions

House of Leaves Museum

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Mulliri i Vjeter

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Kompleksi Tajvani - Taiwan Center

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 5

+

$20

·

$ 4

Grand Park of Tirana

Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Parku Rinia - Youth Park - Taiwan Park

Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Bar Restorant Shkalla e Tujanit

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

61 - 74 min

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Directions

Ballkoni i Dajtit

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$8

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Panorama

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 6

+

$55

·

$ 1

Bunk'Art 2

Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Tirana Castle

Medieval castle of which only an Ottoman-era wall remains, now housing handicraft stores & eateries.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Pyramid of Tirana

Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Liqeni Artificial i Tiranёs

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

RENOIR

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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Directions

D’angelo Chocolate & Coffee

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $270 In total

Activities & Food:$263

Transport:$7