Durres

Fatih Mosque - The Fatih Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Fatihut) is a recognized Cultural Monument in Albania. Constructed in 1502, it was named after the Ottoman Turkish Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. It was closed by Communist authorities but was designated a cultural monument in 1973.

Durres Amphitheatre - Explore the Roman Amphitheatre from the 2nd century AD. Built during Emperor Trajan’s reign, it is one of the largest amphitheaters in the Balkans.

Durres Castle - Discover more about the city’s and country’s history at the Castle. Then, head to the Venetian Tower, where a staircase leads to the roof, offering some of the best views of this ancient city. You can relax and enjoy a coffee break there.

Royal Villa of Durres - The Royal Villa of Durrës, also known as Zog’s Villa of Durrës, was the summer residence of King Zog in Durrës, Albania. It served as the summer palace for the Albanian Royal family during the Monarchy and remains a symbol of the Monarchy in the city.

Gjirokastra

Gjirokastra Bazaar - Gjirokastra is approximately a 3-hour drive away. Between the two cities, we can stop for a break or coffee. The main attractions are Gjirokastra and Antigonea, the ancient city. Take a 2-hour walking tour to Gjirokastra Castle, one of the largest and most magnificent structures in the Balkans.

Gjirokastra Bazaar - Established over 500 years ago, the Gjirokastra Bazaar is one of the eight oldest districts in Gjirokastër, extending below the castle walls. It is continuously reconstructed due to its age and historical significance as a UNESCO national and world heritage site.

Gjirokaster Mosque - This mosque stands as a testament to the communist religious ban in Albania. Spared from destruction due to its religious importance, it was converted into a circus training center before returning to its original function as a Muslim school after the 1990s.

Kruja

Kruja Castle - Kruja Castle was the center of Albania’s resistance against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century, led by national hero George Skanderberg.

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter) - The Old Bazaar of Kruja, known locally as Derexhiku, dates back to the 17th century. It originally had about 200 shops stretching from near Kruja City Hall to the entrance gates of Kruja Castle. Over the years, the shops expanded towards the town center. The shops line both sides of the street, creating an arcade with roof-covered storefronts. The main trades included leatherworking, silk, kitchen utensils, furniture, tailoring, pottery, carpentry, cafes, wood carving, butchery, barbering, shoemaking, blacksmithing, and wool working. Today, the Old Bazaar features traditional artisan items and antiques from Kruja and the surrounding areas.

Museumi Gjergj Kastrioti (Skenderbeu) - The National Museum “George Castrioti Skanderbeg” (Albanian: Muzeu Kombëtar “Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu”), also known as the Skanderbeg Museum or the Kruja Museum, is located in Krujë and is one of Albania’s most important and visited museums. Built in the late 1970s and inaugurated on November 1, 1982, its architecture, designed by architects Pirro Vaso and Pranvera Hoxha, resembles a northern Albanian tower. The museum is named in honor of the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbej.

Cape of Rodon

St. Anthony Church - Visit the Church of St. Anthony, built in the 14th-15th centuries, which is still accessible today. It is one of the four monasteries that existed before the castle was built. The church features Roman-Gothic architecture, evident in its sharp arches.

Rodoni Castle - Located on the Adriatic Sea coast in western Albania, the Cape of Rodon is the largest cape in the country. To the north flows the Ishmi River. Begin your hike towards Rodoni Castle, built by Scanderbeg in 1451-1452. The castle was used by Scanderbeg’s army to control the Adriatic Sea and fend off Venetian invasions. The castle walls were 10-12 meters high and 3-6 meters wide.

Vlora

Zvernec Monastery - The Zvernec Monastery is an ancient Byzantine monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is located about 20 minutes from the city center on one of the small islands along the Vlora coastline.

Muradie Mosque - The Muradie Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Muradies) is a Cultural Monument of Albania, situated in Vlorë. Originally a Byzantine Church, its architectural elements include a dome with a polygonal base, arched windows, classical triangular forms on the side walls, and distinctive brickwork characteristic of Byzantine and Renaissance church buildings.

Independence Monument - The Monument of Independence in Vlorë, Albania, commemorates the Albanian Declaration of Independence. Created by Albanian sculptors Muntaz Dhrami and Kristaq Rama, it is located in Flag’s Plaza, near the building where the first Albanian government operated in 1913.

Letnica Kosovo

• Dinner
• Breakfast