Albania Classic Historic Towns & Coast 9-Day Bus Loop
A car-free itinerary for first-timers, connecting Tirana, Berat, Gjirokastër, and Sarandë.
Connecting three Ottoman historic towns and the southern coast by intercity bus, this is the most common route for first-time visitors using public transport. The pace is moderate, with stays of about two nights in each place, making it more hassle-free than driving. Bus stations are often outside town centers, some schedules are irregular, and you will need a taxi to reach the Blue Eye. This route skips the Himarë coast and northern mountains, which are difficult to reach by bus.
Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures. In winter, bus frequencies decrease, and some businesses in coastal towns close.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Tirana City Center
地拉那（斯坎德培廣場、埃特海姆貝清真寺、地拉那鐘樓、布洛克區）
Take the airport bus to the city center (approx. 40 mins), then explore on foot.
住宿：斯坎德培廣場周邊
第 2 天 · Krujë & Bunker History
地拉那（克魯亞城堡、斯坎德培博物館、克魯亞老巴扎、地堡藝術館2號、地拉那金字塔）
Take a minibus to Krujë in the morning (approx. 1 hour), return in the afternoon, and walk to Bunk'Art in the city.
住宿：斯坎德培廣場周邊
第 3 天 · South to Berat, the City of a Thousand Windows
貝拉特（曼加萊姆老城區、國王清真寺與哈爾維提蘇菲道堂、戈裡察古橋）
Take a bus from Tirana's South Bus Terminal to Berat (approx. 2 to 2.5 hours), then take a taxi to the Old Town.
The Tirana bus terminal is about 25 mins from the city center, so allow extra time.
住宿：曼加萊姆
第 4 天 · Berat Castle Day Trip
貝拉特（貝拉特城堡、奧努弗裡聖像博物館、聖三一教堂、貝拉特民族誌博物館）
Explore on foot all day. Walk up to the castle from Mangalem (approx. 25 mins, steep path), and return to the Old Town in the afternoon.
住宿：曼加萊姆
第 5 天 · To Gjirokastër, the Stone City
Explore Gorica in the morning, then take a bus to Gjirokastër in the afternoon (approx. 3 hours). Take a taxi from the station up to the Old Town.
Direct buses from Berat are limited; confirm schedules at the station the day before.
住宿：老集市
第 6 天 · Castle & Historic Houses Walk
吉諾卡斯特（吉諾卡斯特城堡、吉諾卡斯特冷戰地下隧道、斯肯杜裡故居、澤卡特故居）
Walk through the Old Town all day. The cobblestone streets are steep and slippery. It takes about 20 mins to walk from the castle to Zekate House.
Wear non-slip shoes. Opening hours for historic houses can be irregular, so ask your guesthouse first.
住宿：老集市
第 7 天 · Via Blue Eye to Sarandë
Take a taxi via the Blue Eye to Sarandë (approx. 1.5 hours, plus sightseeing time). You can share a taxi to split the cost.
It is difficult to stop at the Blue Eye with luggage on public buses, so taking a taxi is more practical.
住宿：薩蘭達市區
第 8 天 · Butrint & Ksamil
薩蘭達·克薩米爾（布特林特古城、克薩米爾海灘、克薩米爾群島）
Take a local bus from Sarandë to Butrint (approx. 30 to 40 mins), and get off at Ksamil on the way back.
Sarandë's new bus station opens in July 2026; check schedules on-site.
住宿：薩蘭達市區
第 9 天 · Bus Back North to Tirana
Take a bus from Sarandë back to Tirana in the morning (approx. 5 hours). Visit the New Bazaar after arriving in the afternoon.
Do not book a departure flight for this evening; flying out the next day is recommended.