Vlorë 10-day itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Mosque of Neshat Pasha

   This late Ottoman-era mosque in Vlorë is known for its distinctive red exterior and traditional Islamic architecture. It remains an active place of worship and a local landmark.

2. Stop 2

   The House of Eqerem bej Vlora

   The House of Eqerem bej Vlora is a monument of cultural heritage.

3. Stop 3

   The House of Writer Petro Marko

   The residence of the writer Petro Marko is a monument of cultural heritage.

4. Stop 4

   Castle of Kanina

   Built in the old center of Vlore in the 3rd century BC. This castle has an area of 3,625 ha. It was rebuilt by Emperor Justinian in the 5th century BC. In Anna Komnenes' notes, she talked long about her father, Emperor Aleks', war against the Norman army.

Eat · Taverna Te LILO: Cheap and tasty traditional Albanian food. Their meat soup is amazing, both in taste and in price (250 lek). If you are feeling adventurous you can also try fried brain for 700 lek.

1. Stop 1

   Flag Square & Independence Monument

   A massive socialist-realist monument celebrating the independence of Albania from the Ottoman empire in 1912.

2. Stop 2

   Ethnographic Museum

   Ethnographic Museum is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

3. Stop 3

   Historic Museum

   Historic Museum is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

4. Stop 4 · 5 min walk

   Mosque of Muradie

   Mosque of Muradie is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

Eat · Sufllaqe - Vëllezërit Zeneli - Skelë: Sufllaqe - Vëllezërit Zeneli - Skelë is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

1. Stop 1

   Museum of Independence

   Museum of Independence is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

2. Stop 2 · 135 min walk

   Monastery of Saint Mary

   On an island and famous for its wooden path to the monastery. On the other side of the island, it is possible to see Flamingos.

3. Stop 3 · 293 min walk

   Orikum

   Ancient theatre of Orikum (1st century BC), Church of Marmiroi (Kisha e Marmiroit).

4. Stop 4 · 38 min walk

   Castle of Gjon Boçari

   Castle of Gjon Boçari is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

Eat · Restorant Tradicional Zgara: Restorant Tradicional Zgara is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

1. Stop 1

   Kropisht Castle

   built in the Roman period. It is composed of stones, 24x2x5 cm. The fortress was built in the shape of a square with an area of 250x180 m. For the most part, the widths of the stones were 1.2 m.

2. Stop 2 · 239 min walk

   Vlore Castle

   It was built in 1531 by Sultan Sulejman to protect Vlore from attack from the Venetian army. This castle was documented by Dr. Auerbahu in 1847 and was saved in the library archive of Innsbruck.

3. Stop 3

   Movrove Castle

   Built in the 4th century BC. The walls are built with a limestone blockade.

4. Stop 4

   Lepenice Caves

   Cave writings, situated on the mountain and village of the same name, which has a height of 800 m above sea level. Pictures found in this cave represent post-Paleolithic art, which is known as the oldest in all of Europe. In the cave you find 19 anthropomorphic figures and 8 geometrical pictures.

Eat · Pulbardha: Pulbardha is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

1. Stop 1

   Haxhi Ali Cave

   In a cliff, it is the biggest cave in Albania at 30 m long, 10 m wide and 10-15 m high.

2. Stop 2 · 213 min walk

   Narta Lagoon

   One of the most important lagoon in Albania. Connected with the sea by the way of a channel and, as such, are affected by the tides. It is well-known internationally because of the number of sea birds, which exceeds 48,700. For three species of sea birds, 1% of the total number find refuge here. In winter, more than 23% of the sea birds of Albania live in this area.

3. Stop 3 · 341 min walk

   Pashaliman Lagoon

   One of the most important lagoon in Albania. Connected with the sea by the way of a channel and, as such, are affected by the tides. Although small in size, is known for different kinds of ducks and for winter seabirds that migrate through Albania.

4. Stop 4 · 402 min walk

   Shushica River

   This has a length of about 80km and is also known by another name, Vlore River, because it traverses the valley of the same name.

Eat · Fish Restorant Enea: Fish Restorant Enea is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

1. Stop 1

   Vjosa River

   with the length of 76 km, it has served as a natural border between Fier (in the north) and Vlore. It was very practical to navigate between the two cities because the river generally passes through fields and flat land.

2. Stop 2 · 626 min walk

   Velça Caves

   These are part of the culture of the late Neolit culture of the 3rd millennium BC. Professor Marciani took notes about this cave, and speculated that it must have been lived in 1,000 years before Christ.

3. Stop 3 · 166 min walk

   Ferun Water Supply (Dukat)

   Ferun Water Supply (Dukat) is a monument of cultural heritage in Dukat, Vlora District, Vlora Region, Albania. Ferun Water Supply, built in 1888 (SHE XIX), is located at the foot of Mount Karaburun near the Marmiroti church, just over the river of Gjinará. It has symmetrical composition, the central arch with two smaller sides. It circulates water from the Llogara mountain.

Eat · Tre Forchette - Restaurant: Tre Forchette - Restaurant is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

1. Stop 1

   Pristina

   Listed as a next stop from Vlorë. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

2. Stop 2

   Tirana

   Listed as a next stop from Vlorë. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

3. Stop 3

   Durres

   Listed as a next stop from Vlorë. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

Eat · Pack snacks from town. Do not count on a full menu at a small station.

1. Stop 1

   Tirana

   Listed as a next stop from Vlorë. Book the earliest practical train or bus.

2. Stop 2

   Durres

   Listed as a next stop from Vlorë. Book the earliest practical train or bus.

3. Stop 3

   Fier

   Listed as a next stop from Vlorë. Book the earliest practical train or bus.

Eat · Eat near the station before you leave. Plan dinner back in Vlorë.

1. Stop 1

   Aulona International Folk Festival

   Aulona International Folk Festival is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

2. Stop 2

   Beach

   Beach is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

Eat · Go back to a place that already worked.

1. Stop 1

   Monastery of Saint Mary

   On an island and famous for its wooden path to the monastery. On the other side of the island, it is possible to see Flamingos.

Eat · Eat near the hotel.