From Rome : Weekend getaway in Tirana
From 140 €
Tirana, Albania

From Rome : Weekend getaway in Tirana

Holidays package
Created: Monday, April 13, 2026
Ref ID: 50968726
price per person From
140 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Monday, April 13, 2026
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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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22 May
Transport from Rome to Tirana
Departure
WizzAir
WizzAir - W4 5012
Direct
08:20
Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
1h 35m
09:55
Tirana Rinas (TIA)
Basic
22 May
Accommodation
2 Nights
Classic Hotel
8.4
Very good
139
TIRANA - At 1.1 km from the centreWITH BREAKFASTRruga Sulejman Delvina, TIRANA 1001
Double or twin Deluxe
This appealing hotel enjoys an excellent location, in a quiet and prosperous neighborhood of the city, but at only a few minutes' drive from the centre and within walking distance of many local attractions such as museums, theatres, clubs and outdoor markets. Travellers can also easy reach the business districts, government offices and embassies. The hotel offers stylish rooms designed with guests' comfort in mind and equipped with useful amenities such as a minibar, a satellite TV and high speed Wi-Fi. The on-site restaurant features an elegant decoration, where visitors may enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine as well as authentic Albanian specialities. The lobby bar invites guests to relax and celebrate more informal meetings, while tasting some refreshing cocktails. Other facilities of the establishment include a 24-hour reception, a private garage and a well-equipped conference room.
24 May
Transport from Tirana to Rome
Return
WizzAir
WizzAir - W4 5015
Direct
14:40
Tirana Rinas (TIA)
1h 40m
16:20
Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Basic 1 handbag
price per person From
140 €
Based on 2 adults
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2 Adults
Nights 2
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