From Rome: Weekend in Tirana
From 86 €
Tirana, Albania

From Rome: Weekend in Tirana

Holidays package
Created: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Ref ID: 21087191
price per person From
86 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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About the destination

Tirana, the vibrant capital of Albania, is a fascinating mix of Ottoman heritage, Italian architecture, and bold Communist-era planning, all wrapped in a fresh coat of color and creativity. Once a gray, austere city, it has reinvented itself with lively murals, pastel façades, and a youthful energy that’s hard to miss. Skanderbeg Square, the monumental heart of Tirana, is the ideal starting point: from here you can visit the National History Museum, recognizable by its grand socialist-realist mosaic, and stroll toward the Et’hem Bey Mosque and the Clock Tower, which recall the city’s Ottoman past. One of Tirana’s most distinctive attractions is its Communist legacy. Bunk’Art and Bunk’Art 2—underground bunkers turned museums—offer immersive exhibits on daily life under Enver Hoxha’s regime, with chilling corridors and preserved rooms that make history feel close and personal. Nearby, the “Pyramid,” once a museum dedicated to Hoxha and now an urban playground and cultural venue, symbolizes Tirana’s transition from dictatorship to a more open, creative society. Tirana’s modern personality shines in its neighborhoods and public spaces. The trendy Blloku district, once reserved for the Communist elite, is now full of cafés, cocktail bars, and restaurants where locals linger late into the night. The Grand Park and Artificial Lake provide a green escape, perfect for jogging, cycling, or a relaxed picnic. For a panoramic view, take the Dajti Express cable car up Mount Dajti, where you’ll find hiking trails, restaurants, and sweeping vistas over the city and the Adriatic coast beyond.
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04 Apr
Transport from Rome to Tirana
Departure
WizzAir
WizzAir - W4 5012
Direct
08:20
Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
1h 35m
09:55
Tirana Rinas (TIA)
Basic
04 Apr
Accommodation
2 Nights
Vh Eurostar Tirana Hotel And Congress
5.9
1716
TIRANA - At 1.2 km from the centreWITH BREAKFASTRRUGA JORDAN MISJA, TIRANA, AL, TIRANA
Double Spa Room
With a stay at VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel andamp; Congress, you'll be centrally located in Tirana, just a 4-minute walk from Ministry of Justice and 10 minutes by foot from National Museum of History. This family-friendly hotel is 0. 9 mi (1. 4 km) from National Bank of Albania and 0. 9 mi (1. 4 km) from Ministry of Defense. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor swimming pools, 2 spa tubs, and hot springs. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Tirana? This hotel has facilities measuring 10000 square feet (929 square meters), including a conference center. Free valet parking is available onsite. Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafés. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 120 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and heated floors. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)Wheelchair-accessibleCar park(Extra charge)Electric vehicle charging stationGarage24-hour receptionLate Check-out(Extra charge)Mobile phone coverageWired InternetWi-fiLocal and international callsCar hireTransfer service(Extra charge)Secure parkingValet parkingAirport Shuttle(Extra charge)Room serviceLaundry serviceLaunderetteMedical serviceBicycle hire serviceDay-care centreBabysitting serviceMultilingual staff24-hour securityBellboy serviceAir conditioning in public areasFireplaceSmoke detectorHotel safeCurrency exchange facilitiesCloakroomLift accessNewspaper standSupermarketShopGardenTerraceBicycle storageHotel's own bike shop/workshopPartner's bike shop/workshopConciergeSun terraceGymNewspapersGolf deskLuggage roomToasterOvenDining areaClothes dryerBBQ facilitiesSki to door accesGrill/BBQSki storagePrivate poolPrivate beach areaLibraryElectric kettleBikes availableTowels and bed linenCaféBarRestaurantNon-smoking areaSmoking areaHighchairsPoolside snack barBanquet hallShow cookingAir conditioning in RestaurantBreakfast room24h dining caféMeeting roomProjectorConference hostessPrinterPhotocopierBusiness centreFaxIndoor freshwater poolSun loungersParasolsWaterSlidesChildren playgroundKids' clubEntertainment programme for adultsEntertainment programme for childrenCasinoTV loungeTheatre / auditoriumGame roomNightclubPubWaterparkSaunaSteam bathHot tubTurkish bath (hamam)Solarium MassageSpa treatmentsHairdressing salonBeauty salonSpa centreBreakfastBreakfast buffetBreakfast served to the tableContinental breakfastHot breakfastBreakfast a la carteEarly bird breakfastLate riser breakfastBuffet lunchÀ la carte lunchSet menu lunchBrunchBuffet dinnerÀ la carte dinnerSet menu dinnerBreakfast and dinnerBreakfast and lunchHalf BoardHalf board without drinksHalf board with non-alcoholic drinksHalf board with drinksFull boardFull board without drinksFull board with non-alcoholic drinksFull board with drinksAll inclusiveAll inclusive without drinksAll inclusive with non-alcoholic drinksAll inclusive with alcoholic drinks own brandsAll inclusive with alcoholic drinks top brandsSpecial dietary optionsPicnicGluten-free meals Vegetarian mealSnacksSquashAerobicsFitnessArcheryCycling / mountain bikingHandballBasketballVolleyballBilliardsBocceBowling alleyMini golfTennisPaddle tennisBadmintonDartsPutting greenTobogganingFootballSma
06 Apr
Transport from Tirana to Rome
Return
WizzAir
WizzAir - W4 5015
Direct
20:35
Tirana Rinas (TIA)
1h 40m
22:15
Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Basic
price per person From
86 €
Based on 2 adults
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Nights 2
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