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help me with my albania itinerary!
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Planning your Albania itinerary sounds like an exciting adventure! With a mix of hiking and beach time in late August and early September, you'll experience the best of both worlds. Since you prefer to rely on buses and public transit, let's optimize your travel to reduce time spent on the road while maximizing fun. Considering your desire for an extra beach day, we can explore the balance between relaxation and exploration. Plus, I’m here to suggest towns that offer vibrant experiences and unforgettable memories.
27f, trying to plan an Albania itinerary with a mix of hiking/beach time for late august/early sept. I don't love driving so plan to rely on buses/public transit. I'm debating if I should try to fit in 1 more beach day, but unsure of what else to cut and also want to ensure I don't spend all my days on buses. thoughts? I'm also open to switching towns that I'm staying in if anyone has any strong recs, as I haven't booked anything yet
- August 26 (Day 0): fly out from NYC, overnight flight, arrive the next morning in Albania
- August 27 (Day 1): arrive in Tirana in the morning, take bus directly from airport to Shkodër, sleep there
- August 28 (Day 2): wake up in Shkodër, explore
- August 29 (Day 3): Shkodër → ferry to Valbona in early AM (bring backpack, leave remaining luggage at hotel), arrive and settle in Valbona, sleep there
- August 30 (Day 4): hike Valbona → Theth pass, sleep in Theth
- August 31 (Day 5): explore Theth, optional Blue Eye hike if energy allows, sleep in Theth
- September 1 (Day 6): bus from Theth → Shkodër in the morning, sleep in Shkodër again and get luggage
- September 2 (Day 7): morning bus from Shkodër → Himarë, arrive and sleep in Himarë in evening most likely (~6 hrs by bus most likely)
- September 3 (Day 8): Himarë beach day
- September 4 (Day 9): Himarë beach day 2 — boat tour?
- September 5 (Day 10): Himarë → Tirana, sleep in Tirana near airport
- September 6 (day 11): fly back in the morning, arrive in NYC in late afternoon
• ⁃ alt: fly back sept 7 and have 1 extra beach day? but would prefer to get back sept 6 to have a buffer day before back to work
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