South Tour - Riviera: Crystal Waters, Boat Tours & Nightlife

• Breakfast at the hotel. • Drive to Vlora (approx. 2 hours). • Upon arrival, embark on a boat trip to the Karaburun Peninsula and Sazan Island, part of the Karaburun-Sazan Marine National Park. o Sazan Island: Enjoy 1 hour of beach time on this once secret military island, now an untouched paradise. o Karaburun Peninsula: Continue to the peninsula for 4 hours of leisure swim, sunbathe, or enjoy lunch in one of the local seaside restaurants. • Return to Vlora by boat in the afternoon. • Drive to Dhermi • Free evening for dinner and exploration of the coastal promenade. • Overnight in Dhermi

• Breakfast at the hotel • Take a speedboat trip to Gjipe Beach, stopping at the Pirates’ Cave a natural cavern once used by smugglers. • Enjoy a leisure day in Gjipe, surrounded by the wild beauty of the canyon and untouched coastline no hotels, just pure nature. • Return to Dhërmi in the afternoon. • Free time for dinner and relaxation. • Overnight in Dhërmi.

• Breakfast at the hotel • Drive along the Albanian Riviera toward the south (approx. 4 hours total driving). • Stop at Porto Palermo to visit the Ali Pasha Castle, built by the Ottoman ruler Ali Pasha of Ioannina in the early 19th century. This small fortress, set on a peninsula surrounded by calm waters, offers fantastic views of the bay. • Continue the drive to Ksamil, one of Albania’s most famous beach destinations. o Enjoy a leisure afternoon by the sea, relax on the white sandy beaches, or swim in crystal clear turquoise waters. • In the late afternoon, drive to Saranda and check in to your hotel. • Free evening for dinner by the seaside promenade. • Overnight in Saranda.

• Breakfast at the hotel. • Embark on a full day boat trip to Krorez and Kakome beaches remote coves accessible only by sea. o Enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the Ionian coast, swim in crystal waters, and unwind far from crowds. • Return to Saranda in the afternoon. • Free evening for dinner and leisure. • Overnight in Saranda.

• Breakfast at the hotel. • Drive to Gjirokastra (approx. 1.5 hours), known as “The Stone City” and part of UNESCO’s World Heritage list. o Visit Gjirokastra Castle, one of the largest in the Balkans, offering panoramic views of the Drino Valley. o Walk through the Old Bazaar, admire the unique architecture, and enjoy free time for lunch in a traditional restaurant. • In the afternoon, drive back to Tirana (approx. 4 hours).