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Things To Do
Weekend in Tirana 1-2 day itineraries
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Tirana Free Walking Tour
Daily free tour steps away from the hotel. 10:00AM and 6:00PM
Restaurants/Bars in Tirana
Seafood Arditi Fisherman - Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark FISHOP - Road Qemal Guranjaku Il Gusto restaurante - Road Donika Kastrioti Fish Time - Road Don Bosko Meat & Pasta Pagus Steak House Xheko Imperial - Road Ibrahim Rugova Artigiano at Vila - R.Papa Gjon Pali II Vita 99 - Road Komuna e Parisit Mullixhiu - Entrance of Lake Tirana Park UMAMI - R.Ismail Qemali Clubs / Pubs /Bars Meduzas Irish Pub - Road Mustafa Matohiti City Art Bar - Road Mustafa Matohiti Muma - Road Mustafa Matohiti, Tirana Tirana Rock Café - Road Mustafa Matohiti, Tirana Whisky Bar Tirana - Road Ibrahim Rugova, Tirana Lollipop Club - Road Pjetër Bogdani, Tirana Charl's Bistro - Road Pjetër Bogdani, Tirana Colonial Cocktails Academy Tirana - Road Pjetër Bogdani, Tirana The Code Club - Road Vaso Pasha, Tirana Tribeca Bar Tirana - Road Vaso Pasha, Tirana DaDa - Road Brigada e VIII, Tirana Gelato/Desserts Cioccolatitaliani Blloku Mon Amour - Rruga e Elbasanit Reka Pasticeri 1924 - Rruga Shenasi Dishnica
Skanderbeg Square
Beautiful square in the center of Tirana and steps away from the Plaza and Tirana International hotel. Main attraction of the square is the statue of Scanderbeg - Albania's most important national hero.
Blloku - Vibrant neighborhood
Previously an area restricted only to the "elite" of the communist regime, is now the most vibrant area of Tirana with tons of cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs.
Dajti Ekspres - Cable Car to Mt. Dajt (view of Tirana)
Located just 15 mins from the center of Tirana, “Dajti Ekspres” provides it’s visitors with an unforgettable experience. Take the 15 minute trip up Dajti Mountain and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city. Have lunch at Ballkoni i Dajtit.
Bunk'Art 2 - Learn about the communist era in Albania
Learn about the dark side of Albania during communist time by visiting BunkArt and BunkArt2.
Krujë Castle and bazar - Day Trip
A historic castle town well worth visiting. Stroll the narrow medieval streets, check out the old bazaar, visit the castle and the museum home to Skanderbeg our biggest national hero.
Apollonia Archaeological Park
Apollonia, located 11km from Fier near the village of Pojan, is one of the most well known archeological sites in the country. It is founded in 588 BC by the Greek colonists coming from Corinth and Corcyra near the mouth of Vjosa River. Apollonia is one of 30 ancient towns dedicated to God Apollo.
Vlorë County
Located 2.5 hours away from Tirana this beautiful coastal city is well worth visiting. You'll find beautiful beaches and wonderful seafood.
Drive to Dubrovnik - Croatia
Take ferry to Corfu
In 4.5 hours you can drive from Tirana to Albania's southern most point Saranda. Can take the scenic Riviera drive or the regular highway. After visiting over 2000 year old Butrint ruins you can take the 45 min ferry to Corfu from the Port of Saranda.
Fly to Rome in one hour
Rome is one hour flight from Tirana. Could be your ideal stat of ending of the trip.
London in 3 hours
Fly to and from London in 3 hours