Albania trip: 7 days in tirana, berat, saranda

A travel day, so only light stops near your hotel.

Flight today: TripRai does not know your flight time, so the places after landing are tentative and optional: first allow about 2 hours for immigration, bags and the ride to your hotel, and skip them if you land late.

Breakfast
Airport meal during transit
₹430
Flight · time not provided
Delhi → Tirana
Approximate duration: ~6 h
Lunch
Casual Albanian restaurant near Skanderbeg Square (Tirana)
₹800
Afternoon · ~1 h 30 min
Skanderbeg SquareView on Maps
Skanderbeg Square stop, 2 min walk
Tirana’s main square and the natural starting point for a first walk. See the clock tower, the equestrian statue and the surrounding civic buildings, then keep the visit short and easy on arrival day.
Getting there: Skanderbeg Square stop, 2 min walk
Nearby: Et'hem Bey Mosque, National History Museum
Free
~4 min walk from Skanderbeg Square
Evening · ~1 h
Rinia ParkView on Maps
Qemal Stafa stop, 5 min walk
A simple green-space stroll near the centre after the flight. Stay for an easy coffee stop and a gentle walk before dinner.
Getting there: Qemal Stafa stop, 5 min walk
Nearby: Pyramid of Tirana, Blloku
Free
Dinner
Casual restaurant in central Tirana
₹1,400

Getting around: Walk for short hops, or taxi when you're short on time.

Tonight: Central Tirana · 4★ hotel ~₹7,600–₹13,300/nightView on Maps Check hotels · 2 nights on Booking.com

A travel day, so only light stops near your hotel.

Breakfast
Hotel breakfast in Tirana
₹430
Morning · ~2 h 30 min
Tirana to Berat by bus
Bus from Tirana to Berat, about 2.5 hours. Book seats early.
Lunch
Roadside café lunch en route to Berat
₹800
~9 min walk from Hotel in Mangalem
Afternoon · ~2 h 30 min
Berat CastleView on Maps
Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.
Tickets on GetYourGuide
Berat’s hilltop fortress is the city’s signature sight and the best first stop. Walk the ramparts, churches and stone lanes, and wear comfortable shoes for the climb.
Hours: Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.
Getting there: Kalaja stop, then uphill walk
Nearby: Onufri Iconographic Museum, Gorica Bridge
~₹351ALL 300
~9 min walk from Berat Castle
Evening · ~1 h 30 min
Mangalem QuarterView on Maps
Mangalem stop, 3 min walk
The UNESCO old town below the castle is best seen at dusk. Walk the lanes, look across the river to the illuminated houses and keep the visit gentle after the transfer.
Getting there: Mangalem stop, 3 min walk
Nearby: Gorica Bridge, Gorica Quarter
Free
Dinner
Traditional restaurant in Mangalem (Berat)
₹1,400

Getting around: Walk for short hops, or taxi when you're short on time.

Tonight: Mangalem (Berat) · 4★ hotel ~₹6,700–₹11,400/nightView on Maps Check hotels · 2 nights on Booking.com

A travel day, so the day is kept light.

Breakfast
Hotel breakfast in Berat
₹430
Morning · ~4 h 30 min
Berat to Saranda by bus
Bus from Berat to Saranda, about 4.5 hours. Book seats early.
Lunch
Simple roadside lunch on the way to Saranda
₹800
Afternoon · ~1 h 30 min
Saranda CastleView on Maps
Saranda Castle stop, short uphill walk
A hilltop fortress above the bay with wide views of the coast and town. Go in the cooler part of the day and keep the visit simple, with time mainly for the lookout points.
Getting there: Saranda Castle stop, short uphill walk
Nearby: Saranda promenade
Free
~5 min walk from Saranda Castle
Evening · ~1 h 30 min
Saranda PromenadeView on Maps
Saranda promenade stop, 1 min walk
The seafront promenade is the classic Saranda evening walk. Come for sunset light, a slow waterfront stroll and a simple end to the day.
Getting there: Saranda promenade stop, 1 min walk
Nearby: Synagogue Complex, Saranda Marina
Free
Dinner
Casual seafood restaurant on the Saranda promenade
₹1,400

Getting around: City minibus and Walk ≈ ₹70 · taxi instead ≈ ₹590–₹790Route on Google Maps ↗

Tonight: Promenade (Saranda) · 4★ hotel ~₹8,600–₹15,200/nightView on Maps Check hotels · 2 nights on Booking.com

Breakfast
Hotel breakfast on the Saranda promenade
₹430
Morning · ~3 h 30 min
Butrint National ParkView on Maps
Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.
Tickets on GetYourGuide
Saranda’s signature day trip and the area’s most important archaeological site. Start early, cover the Greek and Roman ruins first, and bring water for the open-air paths.
Hours: Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.
Getting there: Butrint stop, then a short walk
~₹1,170ALL 1,000
Lunch
Beach café near Butrint and Ksamil road
₹800
~20 min from Butrint National Park
Afternoon · ~2 h 30 min
Mirror BeachView on Maps
A well-known beach south of Saranda for a slower afternoon after the ruins. Stay for swimming and a late lunch, and keep essentials handy for sun and water.
Nearby: Manastir Beach
Free
~1 h 10 min from Mirror Beach
Evening · ~1 h 30 min
Lekursi CastleView on Maps
Lekursi Castle stop, short uphill walk
Finish with hilltop views over Saranda, the bay and Corfu light in the distance.
Getting there: Lekursi Castle stop, short uphill walk
Free
Dinner
Casual seafood restaurant on the hill above Saranda
₹1,400

Getting around: City minibus ≈ ₹310 · taxi instead ≈ ₹2,900–₹4,000Route on Google Maps ↗

Tonight: Promenade (Saranda) · 4★ hotel ~₹8,600–₹15,200/nightView on Maps

Leaving today: TripRai does not know your flight time, so this day is tentative: the places and lunch before the airport are optional, so skip them if the ride and check-in would be tight. Check out by about 11:00; confirm your hotel's actual check-out time and luggage storage availability. Allow time to collect bags before the airport transfer. Be at the airport 3 hours before an international flight; eat there only if there is time.

Breakfast
Hotel breakfast in Saranda
₹430
Morning · ~5 h 30 min
Saranda to Tirana by bus
Bus from Saranda to Tirana, about 5.5 hours. Book seats early.
Lunch
Casual lunch in central Tirana at the airport or on the way
₹800
Afternoon · ~2 h
Head to the station
Check-out is usually by 11:00: collect your bags and travel to the station, to be there 30 minutes before you leave.
Free
Evening · ~6 h
Tirana to Delhi
International departure from Tirana after the transfer to the airport. Keep the rest of the day flexible and head out in good time.

Getting around: Walkable today; the longer journeys are in Travel details.

Albania · 7 days

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Day 1 · Mon 17 May · TiranaArrival in Tirana₹13,030 estimated

Day 2 · Tue 18 May · TiranaModern and civic TiranaPyramid of Tirana · Mother Teresa Square₹12,530 estimated

Day 3 · Wed 19 May · BeratTo BeratBerat Castle · Mangalem Quarter₹12,781 estimated

Day 4 · Thu 20 May · BeratRiverside Berat eveningLead Mosque · Gorica Quarter₹11,230 estimated

Day 5 · Fri 21 May · SarandaCoast to SarandaSaranda Castle · Saranda Promenade₹16,100 estimated

Day 6 · Sat 22 May · SarandaButrint DayButrint National Park · Mirror Beach · Lekursi Castle₹15,310 estimated

Day 7 · Sun 23 May · TiranaDeparture DayHead to the station₹3,880 estimated