About this trip
History and sea blend quietly at the Vlorë Bay on this relaxing 2-day trip from Tirana. Walk through Illyrian and Roman ruins at Orikum, far from the tourist trail, then descend to the pebble shore at Radhimë for a swim as the sun drops behind the Karaburun Peninsula.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Tirana → Orikum → Radhimë
- 09:00 Departure from Tirana
- Scenic drive south toward the Vlorë Bay
- Visit Orikum Archaeological Park
- Explore the quiet ruins of an ancient Illyrian and Roman city
- Continue to Radhimë
- Arrive at Radhimë and get settled (accommodation available as add-on)
- Lunch by the sea at a local restaurant
- Swim or relax on the pebble shores with views of the Karaburun Peninsula
- Overnight in Radhimë (accommodation available as add-on)
Day 2 – Radhimë → Vlorë → Tirana
- Breakfast and relaxed morning by the sea
- Morning swim or quiet walk along the Radhimë coastline
- Drive to Vlorë — stroll along the promenade and enjoy a coffee at the harbour
- Visit Flag Square and the Independence Monument, where Albanian independence was declared in 1912
- Explore nearby hidden coves along the Karaburun Peninsula shore (optional)
- 16:00 Departure toward Tirana
- Arrival in Tirana around 20:00
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