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Albania — one of the most beautiful Balkan countries. 476 km coastline (Albanian Riviera), UNESCO Ottoman towns (Berat, Gjirokastra), minimal prices.
Day 1: Arrival Tirana. Flights Wizz Air/Ryanair 40-180 EUR round-trip.
Hotels Tirana: Rogner, Plaza, Sheraton.
Highlights: Skanderbeg Square, Etem Bey Mosque, National Museum, Bunk'Art (Hoxha bunkers).
Day 2: Berat (UNESCO) — „City of a Thousand Windows".
Day 3: Gjirokastra (UNESCO) — „Stone City".
Day 4: Saranda + Ksamil — „Albanian Maldives". Butrint (UNESCO).
Day 5-6: Albanian Riviera (Himara, Dhermi, Jale, Gjipe, Porto Palermo).
Day 7: Përmet — free thermal springs Bënjë.
Budget 7 days
Backpacker: 250-450 EUR/person.
Mid-range: 550-1.000 EUR/person.
Luxury: 1.800-4.000 EUR/person.
English speakers
No visa 90 days.
Currency: Albanian lek (ALL).
Language: Albanian. English common in tourist zones.
Embassies: contact yours.
Very safe.