Albania · Village Tours

6-Day Southern Albania Tour from Tirana with Lin, Berat and Himarë

6 Days Round trip from Tirana Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Tour Tirana's Skanderbeg Square and New Bazaar
02 Pay your respects at the Et'hem Bey Mosque and Orthodox Cathedral
03 Visit Bunk'Art, the museum of Dictator Hoxha
04 Experience the rustic village of Lin on Lake Ohrid in Pogradec
05 Explore the Drion National Park area
06 Discover Berat and hike to Bogova Waterfall
07 Visit Lukovë, Borsh, and Qeparo on the Albanian Riviera
08 Sample locally brewed wines at a local winery

Travel across exquisite locations and culturally diverse southern towns of Albania from Tirana, visiting Skanderbeg Square, the Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Orthodox Cathedral. Discover the old village of Lin on the shores of Lake Ohrid and explore the Drion National Park area in Pogradec. Continue to Berat for its rich cultural heritage, Bogova Waterfall, and a local winery, then head south to Saranda, Butrint, Ksamil, and the Blue Eye. The journey ends with the coastal villages of Lukovë, Borsh, and Qeparo, Ali Pasha Castle, and a hike along Gjipe Beach.

Walk along the banks of Lake Ohrid and admire the rich geography that surrounds it.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Berat, Pogradec, Sarande, Tirana, Butrint National Park, Himarë

Languages Albanian, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and City Tour of Tirana

Arrive in Tirana, check into the hotel, and rest. Explore the surrounding sites with your Albania tour guide.
Visit Skanderbeg Square and the New Bazaar as part of the city's shopping tour.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Pay your respects at the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Orthodox Cathedral, and other divine monuments.
Visit Bunk'Art, the museum of Dictator Hoxha.
Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Lin Village and Lake Ohrid in Pogradec

After a 4-hour tour of the city, head on to Pogradec to visit the beautiful village of Lin, situated by Lake Ohrid. It is one of the oldest settlement areas in the world and is believed to have been inhabited since the Iron Age.
Walk along the banks of Lake Ohrid and admire the rich geography that surrounds it. The lake is believed to house almost 200 endemic species and is one of the oldest and deepest lakes in the world.
Explore the vast forest grounds at Drion National Park and spot the rare koran fish in the lake.

Overnight stay in Pogradec.

Day 03

Berat, Bogova Waterfall, and Wine Tasting

After breakfast in Pogradec, head on to the ancient city of Berat. The city is one of the great cultural centres of Albania and harbours uniquely designed architectural buildings and monuments.
Go for an early morning hike to Bogova Waterfall. Located on the banks of the Osumi River, this waterfall is almost 20 metres high and 12 metres deep.
Visit a local winery to sample locally brewed wines.

Day 04

Blue Eye, Saranda, Butrint, and Ksamil

In the afternoon, travel to Saranda, Butrint, Ksamil, and the Blue Eye. The day's trip will depend on the weather.

Day 05

Villages, Castle, and Beaches of Himarë

Visit the villages of Lukovë, Borsh, and Qeparo. Have a fresh cup of coffee in Borsh, surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Set out for Himarë to explore Ali Pasha Castle and all the tranquil beaches in the area.
Go for a hike at Gjipe Beach.

Have dinner and an overnight stay in Himarë.

Day 06