3-Day Albania Itinerary — Tirana, Berat, Durrës & Krujë
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3-Day Albania Itinerary — Tirana, Berat, Durrës & Krujë

A short first look at Albania — the capital, one UNESCO old town, and a quick coastal or castle detour on the way back.

Day 1 · Tirana

Land at TIA, settle in and spend the afternoon around Skanderbeg Square. Bunk'Art 1 in the late afternoon, then a Blloku evening.

Day 2 · Tirana → Berat

Two-hour drive south. Wander Mangalem and Gorica before sunset, dinner in the old town below the citadel.

Day 3 · Berat → Krujë or Durrës → Tirana

On the drive back, stop at Krujë for the castle and bazaar, or Durrës for the amphitheatre and promenade, before returning to Tirana for departure.

From the road

Vlorë coastal road with a small stone tunnel cut into the cliff, pink oleander flowers in the foreground and turquoise Ionian sea with rocks and waves, Albania
Vlorë coast road — seaside tunnel framed by pink oleander

Practical tips

  • Three days is enough for one UNESCO town plus the capital — save Gjirokastër and the Riviera for a longer trip.
  • Book Berat accommodation in the old town (Mangalem or Gorica) to walk everywhere.
  • This route works entirely without a long highway drive — easy if you're nervous about driving in Albania.

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