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- Platinum Operator
- Choose Balkans
- 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 1 - 10
- All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- Explore Albania's UNESCO site treasures of Berat, Gjirokastra, and Butrint.
- Immerse yourself in the stunning Albanian Alps while visiting Theth National Park
- Discover the natural beauty of the Blue Eye spring and the ancient ruins of Butrin
- Dive in the crystal-clear waters of Ksamil, Himara and Dhermi
- Visit the vibrant capital of Tirana, known for its colorful buildings, bustling markets, and rich
- history
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Tirana – Shkodra
- Day 2 Shkodra – Theth National Park – Shkoder
- Day 3 Shkoder – Berat
- Day 4 Berat – Gjirokastra
- Day 5 Gjirokastra – Blue Eye – Butrint – Ksamil - Albanian Riviera
- Day 6 Albanian Riviera – Himare – Dhermi –- Vlore
- Day 7 Vlora – Durres – Tirana
- Day 8 Day tour of Tirana
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- 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
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Treva (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Hotel Mozart (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Upgrade AvailableHotel Onufri (or similar)
Hotelday 3Portik Hotel (or similar)
Hotelday 3Upgrade AvailablePalorto Hotel (or similar)
Hotelday 4Sharm Hotel Luxury (or similar)
Hotelday 4Upgrade AvailableHotel Julia (or similar)
Hotelday 5Hotel Iliria (or similar)
Hotelday 5Upgrade AvailableAgora Bed & Breakfast (or similar)
Hotelday 6Hotel Valza (or similar)
Hotelday 6Upgrade AvailableRooftop Tirana (or similar)
Apartmentday 7Hotel Boka (or similar)
Hotelday 7Upgrade Available
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 10 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
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Choose Balkans
Number of tours
93
Age Range
2 to 90 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- JMJohn· July 5th, 2025Our small group tour, “Pearls of Albania” was simply put, fantastic! We saw such a range of places and did a great deal of hiking but above all we learned so much! Our guide, Migen was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in every aspect of the trip!! MANY kudos to him! He not only knew the basics about places we visited but the greater depth of history and made the places come alive, we could actually feel like we were walking on the very stones that so many people had tread on before us. Very impressive! The many places we visited were well rounded and varied. The hotels and meals excellent. Also Migen gave us suggestions for meals and activities when he dropped us off at the end of the day for food, shopping, more history, etc. Truly wish we could have stayed longer! From the snow-capped mountains and ice cold fresh water for drinking all the way to the Rivieria there is no end of gorgeous scenery to visit! And I must not fail to mention the delicious food and congeniality of the people! Always ready to smile :)! We felt very safe (although the driving was quite scary!!) as Migel was driving us around. Albania is definitely a hidden secret and a place to add to your bucket list. It is a small country with a big heart ❤️! Go for a visit and plan to want to stay for much longer! Thank you SO MUCH Migel! We loved your country! We will be back!Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewDear John, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: June 2025 - JMJohn· July 5th, 2025Our small group tour, “Pearls of Albania” was simply put, fantastic! We saw such a range of places and did a great deal of hiking but above all we learned so much! Our guide, Migen was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in every aspect of the trip!! MANY kudos to him! He not only knew the basics about places we visited but the greater depth of history and made the places come alive, we could actually feel like we were walking on the very stones that so many people had tread on before us. Very impressive! The many places we visited were well rounded and varied. The hotels and meals excellent. Also Migen gave us suggestions for meals and activities when he dropped us off at the end of the day for food, shopping, more history, etc. Truly wish we could have stayed longer! From the snow-capped mountain and ice cold fresh water for drinking all the way to the Rivieria there is no end of gorgeous scenery to visit! And I must not fail to mention the delicious food and congeniality of the people! Always ready to smile :)! We felt very safe (although the driving was quite scary!!) as Migel ,!Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear John, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re absolutely happy to hear that you enjoyed the “Pearls of Albania” tour and that it exceeded your expectations. It’s especially rewarding to hear your kind words about our guide... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- LWLisa· July 3rd, 2025This is a great trip to explore Albania and Ilir is an incredible guide. He was so caring and looked after us well. Albania is a beautiful country. I loved Shkoder, Theth National Park, Berat and Gjirocaster, however I found the destinations on the Riviera disappointing, due to beach clubs with bad music running the ambience of the entire beach.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Lisa, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: June 2025
- Jennifer· June 29th, 2025We enjoyed this tour of Albania and our tour guide was excellent. Most of the hotels were good but we were disappointed with the hotel in Vlore which was in the middle of nowhere.. It was hot and would have liked a swim but most of the beaches were private and required payment to use sun loungers and umbrellas. A concept quite foreign to us and not appealing. Really accomodation at the beach areas should be at hotels with direct access to the beach so when we arrive at the hotels in the afternoon we have plenty of time to enjoy the beach. We didn't enjoy being dropped off at a beach resort area for two hours to have lunch and perhaps a swim at an overcrowded beach.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: June 2025
- w· June 25th, 2025My review: We had a great experience with this tour company. Our guide and driver, Ilir, was knowledgeable, friendly, and competent. I learned a lot about the history of Albania. We visited a number of UNESCO sites, and Albania is a beautiful country. We also really enjoyed the company of our fellow travelers from Australia and New Zealand.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear William, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience on the Pearls of Albania tour! We are happy to hear that our guide Ilir made such a positive impression with his knowledge and friendliness. It’s great that you enjoyed the UNESCO... Show more
Trip date: June 2025 - Deborah· June 22nd, 2025We really enjoyed this tour, it exceeded all expectations - our guide Oltion was excellent, we learnt so much about the country, the places we visited and the history of he country. His restaurant recommendations were fantastic and he was an excellent driver.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Deborah, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: June 2025
- IFIsabelle· June 17th, 2025This tour was the highlight of my trip. Every moment was exciting, and the guide made everything even better. 10/10 would do it againShow moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Isabelle, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: June 2025
- ESEmil· June 17th, 2025A truly amazing tour fun, informative, and beautifully organized. I walked away with great memories and new friends. Don’t miss out on this experience!Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Emil, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: June 2025
- CLCherie· June 10th, 2025My companion and I have been fortunate to travel extensively and we both agreed Albania is one of our favorite destinations. This tour was a wonderful introduction to Albania and we enjoyed every aspect of it. Our guide, Elton, was excellent. He patiently answered all our questions and even shared locales that weren’t on the itinerary. His commentary made the trip interesting and informative. We highly recommend visiting Albania before it becomes overrun by tourists.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Cherie, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: April 2025
- EPElena· June 9th, 2025Loved every minute of it! The itinerary was exciting, the guide was exceptional, and the memories will last a lifetime. Definitely a highlight of my travelsShow moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Elena, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: April 2025
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday15 Aug, 2025To Friday22 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,032 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Ian
Asked on July 3rd, 2025Could you please let me know what time I need to be in Tirana? I'd like to organize everything and book my flights accordingly.
Choose BalkansOperator•Written July 2025The adventure will start at 9.00AM approximately from Tirana. However we suggest to arrive one day earlier in Tirana.
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Ian
Traveler•Written July 2025Are you organizing the transfer from the airport to the hotel? And if not, could you please tell me how far the hotel is from the airport? What's the name of the hotel. So I can book one night before the tour.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written July 2025
We usually pick up guests from their own hotels where they are staying the day prior. The first overnight of the tour is in the city of Shkoder. If you haven't yet decided on your accommodation in Tirana, we also manage high quality apartments and rooms in central Tirana for a daily rental price.
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Ian
Traveler•Written July 2025I noticed that your tours start almost daily. Is this correct! Could you please let me know the final price for me as a solo traveler?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written July 2025
During July we have a confirmed departure of this tour on July 14 that you can join for a special price: Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites). Special Price: 1550 Euro + 315 euro for the single room. Alternatively we can departure the tour any other day as per your request, in this case you will have to pay the solo traveler price of: 2945 euros.
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Sheila
Asked on June 20th, 2025Which departures in July are guaranteed and in a group?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written June 2025
Confirmed departure during July: Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites). 3 other pax will join this tour. Price is 1550€ per person on double/twin/triple/quadruple room occupancy in 3 star hotel accommodation. Single room occupancy is 1865 euro per person.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written June 2025
We do not handle flights, these should be booked by travellers separately. We can organize airport transfer from Tirana Airport to Tirana and back, pre or post tour accommodations.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written June 2025
Price for solo traveler on 15.07.2025 is 2945 euro per person based on single room occupancy in 3-star hotel. Alternatively, we have a confirmed departure on 14/07 at 1550 euro per person + 315 euro for single room occupancy.
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Ken
Asked on June 12th, 2025I am keen to know if you offer group tours that I could potentially join. If so, could you please provide details on the cost per person for group tours and the available payment methods for these?
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Ken
Traveler•Written June 2025I am writing to inquire about your tour guide services for an upcoming visit to Albania. I plan to arrive in July 2025 and am very interested in exploring your beautiful country with the assistance of a professional guide.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written June 2025
We would suggest you to join our best selling tour of Albania. Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites). Price for a solo traveler: 2945 euro for a solo traveler.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written June 2025
During July 2025, we have the following confirmed tour. Departure date: 14th of July. Special Price to join: 1944 euro for you based in a single room. Regarding the pricing policy you can book this through this page and pay by credit card, debit card or PayPal.
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Daniel
Asked on June 11th, 2025I am on my own, will I have to pay a single supplement. I am on a British passport will I need a visa. If I come on the tour leaving on 27/6 do you include the hotel for the night of 26/6
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written June 2025
It is mandatory to pay with a single supplement when you are a solo traveler. As fare as we are aware for British citizenships are fine to enter Albania, however just in case kindly check with the authorities. If the tour departs on the 27th the pre tour overnight i not included in the price, however we can arrneg this on extra charge
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Anne
Asked on May 28th, 2025I was very interested in joining this tour, maybe in late June or early July and was wondering if you had any scheduled departures already booked. It would just be me.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2025
Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites). Price: 1550 euros + 315 euros for single/private room based on 3 stars hotel = 1865 euro. Confirmed departures: 10th of June, 17th of June, 18th of June, 28th of June, 14th of July.
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Anne
Traveler•Written May 2025Is it possible to share dates of other confirmed departures in early September and in late October or early November? Trying to figure out flights and what might work best.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2025
For the moment we have the following open tours in September: Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites). Price: 1550 euros + 315 euros for single/private room based on 3 stars hotel = 1865 euro. Confirmed departures: 8th of September, 18th of September. For October or November for the moment we only have some private tours.
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Cynthia
Asked on May 20th, 2025How much would the upgrade be for the next level hotel?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2025
The standard tour comes with a total cost 1550 euro per person based on 3* hotel. A hotel upgrade is available for an additional charge of €280 euro per person, per night.
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Cynthia
Traveler•Written May 2025That is quite a HUGE increase per day / pp. The increase you quoted isn't for the entire package for one person?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2025
The price of 280 euro is per person for 7 overnights (for the hotel upgrade).
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Cynthia
Traveler•Written May 2025Do you by chance have something for Bulgaria for the same time period of April 3 to the 11th of 2026?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2025
We have a Semi-Private Tour; Serbia, Bulgaria & Romania from Belgrade to Bucharest. Dates: 3d of April - 10th of April. Price: 1874 euros / person x 3 pax = 3748 euros for both of you based in 3 stars hotels.
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Cynthia
Traveler•Written May 2025No I just want Bulgaria or/ Serbia. I have been to Romania.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2025
We only have the drop off in Bucharest as it is a one way tour, however if you are open we can work on a private and tailored tour for you.
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Steven
Asked on May 13th, 2025Are there always other people joining. We like that the groups are small, but also want to be sure there are other people joining.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2025
We are happy to inform you that two other guests have already confirmed their booking for this tour on 8th September.
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Steven
Traveler•Written May 2025Are there any people who have already booked for end of september/beginning of October? We really prefer it not to be a private tour.
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Alice
Asked on April 25th, 2025Please advise if there is a single supplement to this tour, and how much is it? Im South African and would like to consider this tour.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written April 2025
Standard price for a solo travler: 2945 Euros / Person. Special price to join the above departures: 1865 Euros / Person based in a single room
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Vicki
Asked on March 31st, 2025Can't tell whether with activities starting on "day 1" we would need to come in a day earlier (in which case interested in starting 31st) or not. Similarly on last day "drop at hotel" its unclear whether that means we would need a hotel that night to fly out next day or or fly out that afternoon?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written March 2025
On Day 1, we depart from Tirana to Shkoder at 09:00 AM, so we recommend arriving the day before the tour begins. As for Day 8, we'll have a local food tour until midday. If your flight is in the late afternoon or evening, you can take an airport shuttle right after the tour ends. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can spend the night in Tirana (additional cost, not included in the tour price).
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Sabrina
Asked on February 6th, 2025Interested in the Pearls of Albania tour in July or August 2025. Solo traveler.
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written February 2025
In July or August we can depart this tour on any date if you book with a single supplement. Price for a solo traveler: 2945 Euros / Person. Alternatively if you are flexible with travel dates, we have confirmed departures with special pricing: March 24, May 18, May 24, May 29, June 1, June 10, June 16, June 17, June 28. Standard solo traveler price: 2945 Euros / Person. Special Price to join any of the above dates: 1550 Euros / Person + 315 Euros for the single room.
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