The Albania Edit
A different side of the Mediterranean
Albania changes character as you travel through it. City life, mountain landscapes and the coast each ask for a different pace, with room to follow what catches your eye.
3 min read / 10 chapters- Day by day
Day by day
Suggested days, at your own pace.
The Heart of Tirana
Arrive in Tirana and head straight to Skanderbeg Square.
Take in the surrounding architecture, including the National Historical Museum and the Et'hem Bey Mosque.Your first day centers on the vibrant, evolving history of the capital city.
Start in the massive central plaza to get your bearings, then dive underground into Albania’s complex 20th-century history.
Walk just a few minutes off the square to explore Bunk'Art 2, a fascinating, somber museum located inside a massive communist-era nuclear bunker built for the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Head to the trendy Blloku neighborhood to explore its endless grid of lively sidewalk cafes and sleek bars.
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- Land with a plan
- Get connected before you head out
- The last leg to your door
- Exploring the Town of a Thousand Windows
- The Albanian Riviera
- The Historic Towns
- The Rugged North
- Small things that make the difference
- The Takeaway