Tirana en 7 jours
Skanderbeg Square et Et'hem Bey Mosque le jour 1, Bunk'Art Museums et National History Museum le jour 2 et Dajti Ekspres Cable Car et Blloku District le jour 3. Les 4 autres jours ajoutent Mujos & Qemal Stafa, une excursion à Mount Dajti National Park, une excursion à Durrës et Ali Demi & Vasil Shanto.
Compter environ 644 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 273 € avec un petit budget.
Jour 1 : Skanderbeg Square et Et'hem Bey Mosque
The political and symbolic heart of Tirana, this area is a grand open space surrounded by monumental buildings from different eras.
Matin
Skanderbeg Square
Many attractions, like Skanderbeg Square and the Grand Park, are completely free.
Quartier : The Historic Center.
Pour manger
Fish Market & surrounding restaurants near the lake
For the freshest catch, head to the restaurants around the Grand Park lake, which source directly from the Fish Market.
Après-midi
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Quartier : The Historic Center.
Soir
The Pyramid of Tirana (Reimagined)
The former Enver Hoxha museum, a stark concrete pyramid, has been transformed into a free-access cultural center for youth with colorful exterior ramps.
Jour 2 : Bunk'Art Museums et National History Museum
Matin
Bunk'Art Museums
Pour manger
Traditional Tavërna
Meals often start with a complimentary plate of bread, cheese, and olives. Don't fill up on it!
Où aller : Oda (for authentic ambiance), Mullixhiu (modern takes on classics), Era Restaurant (local favorite)
Après-midi
National History Museum
Quartier : The Historic Center.
Soir
Komiteti - Kafe Muzeum
A quirky café-museum in Blloku dedicated to the Albanian parliament, filled with vintage communist-era artifacts and serving over 20 types of homemade raki.
Quartier : Blloku.
Jour 3 : Dajti Ekspres Cable Car et Blloku District
Matin
Dajti Ekspres Cable Car
Pour manger
Street Food & Bakeries
The best byrek is sold in the morning and often runs out by early afternoon.
Où aller : Byrektore Te Pazari i Ri (for byrek), Qofte at the New Bazaar grills, Sufllaqe at street stalls
Après-midi
Blloku District
Once an exclusive enclave for communist party elites, off-limits to the public, Blloku is now Tirana's trendiest district.
Soir
Bunk'Art 2
A nuclear bunker built for the political elite in the city center, now a museum focusing on the daily terror of the Sigurimi (secret police) during communism.
Jour 4 : Mujos & Qemal Stafa et The Tiranë Castle Walls
Matin
Mujos & Qemal Stafa (South of the Lana)
A vibrant, largely residential area known for its excellent local dining scene and more authentic, less touristy vibe. The streets are filled with traditional restaurants (tavërnat), local bakeries, and small shops, offering a slice of everyday Tirana life.
Aussi dans le coin : Pazari i Ri for produce & food, Rruga Myslym Shyri, The Grand Park of Tirana & artificial lake, Presidential Palace
Pour manger
Modern Albanian & International
Reservations are recommended for dinner at popular modern restaurants, especially in Blloku.
Où aller : Salt (trendy bistro), Padam Boutique Hotel Restaurant, Artigiano at Vila
Après-midi
The Tiranë Castle (Kalaja) Walls
Remnants of the city's ancient fortress, now integrated into a pedestrianized lane lined with upscale restaurants and bars set within the old stone walls.
Quartier : The Historic Center.
Jour 5 : excursion à Mount Dajti National Park
15 min to cable car base, then 15 min ride via Dajti Ekspres.
Escape the city for stunning panoramic views, fresh mountain air, and hiking trails. The cable car ride itself offers breathtaking vistas over Tirana and the surrounding plains.
À voir : Dajti Ekspres cable car ride, Hiking to Dajti Peak, Paragliding, Lunch at the rotating Ballkoni Dajtit restaurant
Jour 6 : excursion à Durrës
40 min by car or bus.
Albania's main port and ancient city on the Adriatic coast. Explore one of the Balkans' largest Roman amphitheaters and relax on the long, sandy beach just a stone's throw from archaeological ruins.
À voir : Roman Amphitheatre, Durrës Archaeological Museum, Venetian Tower & city walls, Durrës Beach and waterfront promenade
Jour 7 : Ali Demi & Vasil Shanto et The Grand Park of Tirana & Artificial Lake
Matin
Ali Demi & Vasil Shanto (The 'Paint-Splash' Zone)
This is the epicenter of Tirana's famous colorful building transformation. Residential apartment blocks are painted in bright yellows, greens, purples, and blues, creating a uniquely photogenic and cheerful urban landscape that defines the city's modern aesthetic.
Aussi dans le coin : Colorful apartment blocks for photography, Local neighborhood vibe, Small parks and playgrounds, Affordable guesthouses and rentals
Après-midi
The Grand Park of Tirana (Parku i Madh) & Artificial Lake
A massive green space south of the center featuring a large artificial lake, walking/cycling paths, cafes, and the Presidential Palace.
Quartier : Mujos & Qemal Stafa.
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
Tirana International Airport (TIA) is 17km northwest. The Rinas Express bus runs to the city center (Skanderbeg Square) every hour from 7 AM to 7 PM for 400 Lek (€4). A taxi with a fixed fare to the center costs 2500-3000 Lek (€25-30) – use the official taxi desk inside the terminal.
Se déplacer
The city center (Skanderbeg Square, Blloku, around the Lana) is very compact and highly walkable. Many main attractions are within a 20-30 minute walk of each other.
Conseils sur place
- Take the 'xhiro' (evening stroll) between 5-7 PM along the Lana River or in the park – it's a cherished daily social ritual for locals.
- For the best byrek, head to the Pazari i Ri (New Bazaar) in the morning and look for the shops with the longest lines of locals.
- When hailing a taxi, always use an app like 'Speed Taxi' or 'Green Taxi' to get a metered fare and avoid being overcharged.
