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Discover Albania: 7 Days Guided Tour

7 days
Start and end in Tirana
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    You'll land at Tirana International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in the city center. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to rest or walk around on your own. At 5:00 PM, join a guided walking tour through Tirana's streets to see the mix of Ottoman, Italian, and communist architecture that shapes the city.

    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (HOTEL PICKUP, 08:00 - 09:00)
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Tirana
    Landmarks
    Tirana City Center
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  2. Day 2

    Shkodra

    Head north from Tirana toward the mountains and visit Theth National Park, then continue to Shkodra. This day takes you through Albania's mountainous landscape and brings you to one of the north's most historically important cities.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Optional Activities

    • Theth National Park visit
    Landmarks
    Theth National Park
    Shkodra City
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  3. Day 3

    Komani Lake - Shala River

    Start early and drive to Komani Lake for a scenic ferry ride with towering cliffs and green water surrounding you. After that, visit the Shala River where you can swim and spend time relaxing. You'll head back to Shkodra for the night.

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    Breakfast
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    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Komani Lake ferry ride
    • Shala River visit with swimming and relaxation time

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at riverside guesthouse
    Landmarks
    Komani Lake
    Shala River
  4. Day 4

    Kruja - Durres - Berat

    Travel south from Shkodra to Kruja and check out the castle with its museum about Skanderbeg, Albania's national hero, plus walk through the Old Bazaar if you want to pick up souvenirs. From there, stop in Durres to see the Roman Amphitheatre and walk along the waterfront. Later, drive to Berat for the evening.

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    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Kruja Castle visit
    • Skanderbeg Museum visit
    • Old Bazaar exploration
    • Roman Amphitheatre visit in Durres
    • Adriatic seaside promenade walk in Durres

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at local winery
    Landmarks
    Kruja Castle
    Skanderbeg Museum
    Old Bazaar of Kruja
    Roman Amphitheatre of Durres
    Berat City
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  5. Day 5

    Berat - Albanian Riviera - Saranda

    Spend time in Berat Castle and visit the Onufri Museum, then drive south along winding roads toward the Albanian Riviera. You'll pass through small seaside villages with dramatic coastal views and turquoise water along the way. End the day in Saranda, the main town on the Riviera.

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    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Berat Castle visit
    • Onufri Museum visit
    • Albanian Riviera scenic drive
    Landmarks
    Berat Castle
    Onufri Museum
    Osum River Valley
    Albanian Riviera
    Saranda City
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  6. Day 6

    Blue Eye - Gjirokastra

    Visit the Blue Eye, a natural spring known for its clear deep blue water. From there, continue to Gjirokastra, a UNESCO site with distinctive Ottoman stone buildings and narrow streets. You'll spend the night here.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Hotel (Hotel (3-4 star hotel) )

    Included Activities

    • Blue Eye (Syri i Kalter) visit

    Optional Activities

    • Gjirokastra exploration
    Landmarks
    Blue Eye (Syri i Kalter)
    Gjirokastra City
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  7. Day 7

    Apollonia - Tirana

    On your way back to Tirana, stop at Apollonia, an ancient Greek and Roman city from the 6th century BCE located in the hills near Fier. Walk through the ruins and learn about the history, then drive back to Tirana where the tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel.

    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel Dropoff, 18:00 - 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Apollonia archaeological site visit
    Landmarks
    Apollonia
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  • Valerie
    · September 10th, 2025
    Koman Lake, Valbona and Theth pickup in tirana right on time. met all timetables, like ferry, and up into the mountains early before the sun and crowds. amazingly knowledgeable guide Endri taught me so much about every aspect of Albanian history and culture and people...comfy accomodations and great meals, perfect pace up and over the Valbona pass making allowance for my short height and age (74). mountains so beautiful, blue eye pool so clear and refreshing. really enjoyed company of others playing uno and drinking homemade raki with one of our restaurant hosts in Thieth.. plenty of time to enjoy walking around Thieth. authentic lunch in old inn at Shkroder a highlight, well chosen..i wish the ferry had not been so crowded, standing room only with my bag fastened to the rail to save space. returned safely and in a timely manner to Tirana. would recommend this tour to everyone (who have mountain hiking experience, not for just flatland walkers).
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  • Wim
    · September 5th, 2025
    I had a great time. On this type of trips, everything stands or falls with the guide. I can only speak highly of Xhulio, who did not only perform an excellent job, but his erudition about the Balkan history, it’s political, socio-economical, cultural situation and all sort of issues was simply overwhelming. The result was that we did chat and laugh and shared opinions, points of view and emotions the whole trip, thus killing time on long distances in a very enjoyable way. Grazie mille! Wim
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  • Jennifer
    · August 3rd, 2025
    Great tour and well organized. All of the hikes were picturesque and worthwhile. The accommodations were love. Our tour guide, Redon, was very knowledgeable about the area and the trails, he couldn't have been better. The only thing that could have been better was a take away lunch provided on the last day. With hiking, the 8am breakfast didn't last until 4:30 when we finally had a chance for food in Shkoder (I brought snacks, but I didn't want those, I wanted a meal, and I don't have a large appetite).
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    • 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.
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