Day 1: Beach & History Tour
Kavaje beach โ Castle Kavaje โ Central Mosque โ Street Market
Recommended duration:8 hours
Key points:Sunbathe and swim at the crystal-clear Adriatic waters of Kavaje Beach; explore Balkan history in 15th-century Ottoman-era Kavaje Castle; trace Islamic culture at the Ottoman-style Central Mosque; browse local specialties and Albanian handicrafts along traditional Market Street while observing daily life.
Day 2: Nature & Culture Experience
Butrint National Park โ Lek Village โ Blue Eye โ Gjirokastra Day Tour
Recommended duration:12 hours
Key points:Explore ancient Greek and Roman ruins and observe wetlands at UNESCO-listed Butrint National Park; experience mountain culture in well-preserved Lekรซ Village; marvel at the crystal-blue natural spring Blue Eye; visit Gjirokastรซrโs stone-built houses and fortress, prime examples of Ottoman architecture.
Day 3: Coastal Town & Riviera Drive
Saranda โ Ksamil Beach โ Himara โ Albanian Riviera Drive
Saranda:4 h โ southern Albaniaโs largest coastal city; enjoy views of Corfu and local beach culture.
Ksamil Beach:3 h โ snorkel and sunbathe on turquoise waters and white-pebble shores.
Himara:2 h โ explore a coastal village with strong Greek-Orthodox heritage.
Albanian Riviera:3 h โ scenic drive along the Adriatic and Ionian coastline.