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- Operator
- Albania Explorer DMC
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 20
- Ages 18+
Highlights
- Explore Kruja's historic Skanderbeg Museum
- Discover Durres' ancient Roman amphitheater
- Tour Berat's UNESCO-listed castle and museums
- Visit Apollonia's atmospheric Roman ruins
- Wander through Gjirokaster's traditional streets
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival - Tirane
- Day 2 Kruje - Tirane.
- Day 3 Lezhe - Shkoder.
- Day 4 Durres - Berat (UNESCO).
- Day 5 Ardenica Monastery - Apollonia (UNESCO) - Vlore.
- Day 6 Himare - Ksamil - Butrint (UNESCO) - Saranda.
- Day 7 Mesopotam - Blue Eye - Gjirokaster (UNESCO) - Tirane
- Day 8 Departure.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 20 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by
Albania Explorer DMC
Number of tours
26
Age Range
12 to 85 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
95%
Albania Explorer is a motivated and ambitious Tour Operator / DMC and with...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
Deborah· May 28th, 2025Great tour and great leaderShow more
Albania Explorer DMC commented on this reviewDear Deborah Fenton, Thank you for the review and we hope that you enjoyed your stay in Albania with us. We wish you all the best. Albania Explorer Team !Trip date: May 2025- MTMichael· March 30th, 2025Overall, an excellent tour. Guide was attentive and informative. Back office organisation was very good. Only minor negative was unexpected payment for 2 exttra nights that I thought were already paid for. This was an error in communication. Lesson here is to be clear about cost and to ensure total payment prior to tour. A slight blight on what otherwise would have been a perfect tour.Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- FLFayçal· September 25th, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe trip was excellently organized, the tour guides well informed and very helpful. Not all the hotels met the specified standards. Unfortunately.Show more
Trip date: September 2024 - PKPaul· April 20th, 2024I undertook this tour in April, out of season, but with wonderful hot sunny weather on most days. This meant that in many of the places we stayed, some of the restaurants were closed, but the advantage was that there no crowds. The tour was an excellent introduction to this fascinating country and its complicated history. Throughout the tour was very well organised and our guide Edmund was excellent - very knowledgeable and with a great personality and sense of humour. He provided the perfect balance of guided tours of the sites and free time. The tour covers quite a distance, but the coach was comfortable with plenty of space, and our driver was really excellent. The hotels used were clean and comfortable but overall the breakfasts were average. In a country where there is so much fresh fruit it was a pity not to see more of this prepared for the breakfast buffet. There was a good mixture of visits to sites of historical interest and those of natural beauty. Some, such as the amphitheatre in Durres were a little underwhelming, but others - Berat, Apollonia, Butrint and Gjirokaster were truly magnificent. I only regret that I didn't take the longer tour that included Lake Ohrid. In short, this was an excellent introduction to a country with a fascinating history, beautiful scenery and very friendly people. I look forward to returning in the future to explore more of the delights of Albania.Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- Jill· October 28th, 2019We covered so much ground and could never have...Show moreAlbania Explorer DMC commented on this reviewThank you so much for your good words for our company services. It was a great honor also for us to host you in Albania and share such wonderful moments together. We hope to host you, your family or friends in Albania again, or in any other trips in... Show moreTrip date: October 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- S
Suzanne
Asked on February 8th, 2025Can we join this tour? Also, have all hotels private en-suit bathrooms?
Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written February 2025We've had other travelers in their 80s join our past tours, and they managed the experience just fine. However, we do want to mention that there are certain sections of the tour where you may encounter hilly and slippery terrain. If at any point you feel uncomfortable with these parts, you're more than welcome to rest and enjoy the view while waiting for the group to continue. All our hotels are excellent, with 3* and 4* ratings, offering comfortable standard rooms.
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Suzanne
Traveler•Written February 2025Please confirm that all hotels have en-suit private bathroom
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written February 2025
Yes all the hotels have private bathroom en-suit. The category of hotels we use are nice: Ebel boutique 4* in Tirane, Mozart Hotel 4* in Shkoder, Portik Hotel 4* Berat/Unesco, Semajo Hotel 3*Vlore, Havana 4* Sarande or similar.
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Suzanne
Traveler•Written February 2025Is there availability for 26 Sept? Please confirm that the hotels on this tour have en-suit bathrooms and twin beds.
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Lisa
Asked on December 7th, 2024What activities are included in the itinerary?
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written December 2024
The itinerary includes visits to UNESCO sites, local cultural experiences, and outdoor activities.
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Adam
Asked on November 19th, 2024What does the B stand for after the name of the hotel
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written November 2024
It is for Breakfast included.
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Anais
Asked on November 11th, 2024Is there a single supplement for solo travelers?
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written November 2024
Yes, a single supplement fee applies for solo travelers wishing to have their own room.
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Michaela
Asked on October 17th, 2024What are the options for accommodation during the tour?
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written October 2024
We offer various accommodations including 4-star hotels and 5-star resorts based on your preferences.
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Sebastián
Asked on October 9th, 2024What is the maximum group size for the tour?
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written October 2024
Our tours typically accommodate small groups, usually up to 10 participants for a more personalized experience.
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Lynn
Asked on October 8th, 2024What is the main difference between the 2 Albania tours that you offer? What, of importance, is missed in the longer tour?
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Lynn
Traveler•Written October 2024We are in our early 80's and can hike only modest trails up to 3 miles and 200 - 300 ft elevation. We are looking for a personalized service with your best hotels and to get a good feel for your country
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written October 2024
We will work on the itinerary as requedted. Ad it is going to be a private tour, please specify how many days you want it to be, so we can prepare the program as requested by you.
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Ken
Asked on August 14th, 2024What location is the hotel for the night before the itinerary starts? Is the hotel included? What is the cost? Also how much is the airport transport?
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written August 2024
Airport transfer is 25 euro for private transfer for both of you. The group is staying at Hotel Destiny and Spa 4*. Extra night here is 80 euro / double BB. Up to now we have 13 participants. You can choose to stay in another hotel for the first night.
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Ken
Traveler•Written August 2024Can you provide an estimate for the followint: - pre/post hotel - name of hotel -airport transfer pre and post -entry fees - tourists taxes -tipping protocol
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written August 2024
The group that starts the tour on 4th October will be staying at the Hotel Albanopolis 4* during the stay in Tirana. Extra night there is 80 euro for a double room with breakfast included. The airport transfers cost 25 euro for one way. Entry Fees price is 86 euro per person as indicated here in the system.
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Paula
Asked on August 6th, 2024Is this date guaranteed to run?
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written August 2024
Yes, it is.
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Frances
Asked on July 31st, 2024The reason why I am trying to avoid private tours is because of travel budgets, I reside in Taiwan, and flights are very costly nowadays. Could you tell me when do your tour dates usually begins and ends, I am also interest in the "Hidden Europe Tour." If you don't have any December tours, I will probably plan for early June, June 9 onwards.
- Albania Explorer DMCOperator•Written August 2024
We will have rates for Dec 2024- Dec 2025 by the end of August.
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