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NZ $1,545 per person

Albania’s Gems: Authentic Gjirokastra and Scenic Përmet

5 days

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Start and end in Tirana

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Operator: Up Albania
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: Other languages on offer: German, Italian
Group Size 4 - 18
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

Tirana
Apollonia Archaeological Park
Gjirokastra

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Highlights

Explore Tirana's rich history on a walking tour
Discover the UNESCO-listed Stone City of Gjirokastra
Dress in traditional Albanian attire and visit historic sites
Relax in the healing waters of Bënja's thermal baths
Enjoy a farewell stroll and shopping in Tirana

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival and Tirana vibes
Day 2 Discovering Ancient Apollonia and Gjirokastra’s Timeless Charm
Day 3 Gjirokastra Surroundings: Authentic Traditions, History, and Culinary Delights
Day 4 From Sacred Frescoes to Thermal Waters
Day 5 Exploring Tirana’s Highlights & Departure

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel Opera
Hotel
Days 1, 4
Hotel Kalemi 2
Hotel
day 2
Villa Përmet
Hotel
day 3

Adventure Type

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Group Adventures
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships.
What to expect
- Group of 18 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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Personalized Adventures
Customize an existing itinerary or create your own.
What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 4 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by

Up Albania

Number of tours

Age Range

6 to 100 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

Response rate

100%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Dates & Availability

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From

NZ $1,545 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 298350

Currency
L
Lek
Albania
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Albania
Type E
Albania
Type F
Albania
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before September 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Up Albania . The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Up Albania will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Up Albania " tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Up Albania . Please familiarize yourself with the Up Albania payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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