Explore Albania’s Riviera on an eight-day walking holiday from Tirana, combining scenic coastal hikes around Vlora and Himara with a boat ride to Gjipe Bay, visits to castles and villages, and time to enjoy traditional cuisine.
  • Explore Tirana’s markets, the House of Leaves, and communist-era architecture
  • Visit Zvernec Monastery Island and its lagoon
  • Hike the Karaburun Peninsula in Karaburun Sazan Maritime Park
  • Take a boat along the coast to Gjipe Bay
  • Discover Old Himara’s Byzantine-era castle and narrow stone streets
  • Hike the Prisoner Trail from Lukove to Borsh via Buneci Beach
  • Explore hilltop Old Qeparo with views toward Corfu
  • Tour Ali Pasha Fortress at Porto Palermo Bay
Stay in comfortable hotels throughout: Hotel Theatro (or similar) in Tirana, Hotel Partners (or similar) in Vlora, and Hotel Chimaera (or similar) in Himara Bay. Enjoy convenient locations for exploring, with multiple nights by the coast and easy access to the Riviera’s highlights.