Gjiri i Lalzit is an hour from Tirana on a good road. Our villas there have heated pools, gardens, and access to a quiet bay that most Albanians consider the best beach near the capital. This is not a sightseeing route. It is three days of doing very little, very well. The optional wine afternoon at Cape of Rodon is genuinely worth it, a Venetian ruin above a pebble beach, then a family winery in the hills for a cellar tour and a tasting lunch.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1, Arrival & Settle In
- Private transfer from Tirana to Gjiri i Lalzit, one hour
- Villa check-in, pool, beach, a long dinner somewhere with a sea view
Day 2, Villa Day or Wine Afternoon
- Full day at the villa, pool in the morning, beach in the afternoon, or the other way around
- Optional: Cape of Rodon afternoon, the Venetian ruins, then Duka Winery for a tour and tasting (half-day, approximately 3 hours)
Day 3, Departure or Extension
- Final morning at the villa
- Optional: continue south to Dhërmi for one or two nights on the Riviera proper
- Or: transfer back to Tirana
Where You'll Stay
Our Gjiri i Lalzit villas are private, pool-equipped, and run directly by our team. They are designed for groups who want space rather than a hotel. If you want to extend toward the Riviera, we have apartments in Dhërmi as well.
- Gjiri i Lalzit
- Dhërmi or Himarë
Optional Add-ons
- Private airport transfer
- Half-day Riviera boat tour
- Private chef for one evening
- Sunset wine tasting
Suggested Stays for This Trip
A few of our apartments and villas that fit this route, hand-picked by our team.
Suggested Experiences for This Trip
Hand-picked tours and activities along your route - add them to your itinerary or just use them as inspiration.
Cape of Rodon & Duka Winery
Cape of Rodon, Albania
A scenic coastal day trip along the Adriatic to the historic Cape of Rodon, home to Skanderbeg's 15th-century castle and a peaceful seaside church. Continue to Duka Winery for a guided tasting of Albanian wines paired with local delicacies in the vineyards.
Shala River, Private Boat
Northern Albania
The Shala River is one of those places that stops people mid-sentence. Sheer limestone cliffs dropping straight into turquoise water. The only way in is by boat. No road. No crowd. No noise except the water and the engine. We go on a private boat, not the public ferry that everyone else takes. Your group, the river, and the cliffs. You arrive at Shala Beach, which is exactly what it sounds like: a pebble beach where the river opens out, with a small restaurant on the bank and the clearest water in Albania for swimming. You'll stay there most of the day. It's worth the 6:00am start.
Airport Transfer, Tirana International Airport
Tirana
Private door-to-door transfer between Tirana International Airport (TIA) and your accommodation in the city. Your driver tracks your flight, meets you at arrivals with a name board, and handles your luggage. No waiting, no shared shuttles, no stress. Works both ways, we also do drop-offs for departing flights.