15 days in Tirana Itinerary

Tirana, the largest city in Albania, represents one a lively and fast-paced metropolis.

Get out of town with these interesting Tirana side-trips: Shkoder (Orthodox Cathedral of the Nativity, Site of Witness and Memory, &more), Kruje (Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter), Kruja Castle, &more) and Berat (Gorica Bridge, Berat Castle, &more). On the 27th (Sun), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Skanderbeg Square, stroll around Grand Park (Parku i Madh), take an in-depth tour of BunkArt 2, and take in the awesome beauty at Dajti.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Tirana trip planner.

Istanbul, Turkey to Tirana is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Turkey Time (TRT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Istanbul in June, you will find days in Tirana are a bit warmer (85°F), and nights are about the same (61°F). You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Fri) before leaving for home.