Best of Albania

Day 1: Start in Tirana. Your adventure around Albania begins in Tirana: a small and vibrant capital city that moves at an exhilarating pace! Meet your group this evening and head out for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Tirana. Start your day with a cable car ride to the summit of Dajti Mountain for gorgeous views over Tirana, before heading back down for a tour around the capital led by a local guide. Learn a little more about Tirana’s complex history while taking in the eclectic architecture and stopping to try some fresh “White Olive” oil: a regional speciality. Then the rest of today is yours to freely explore Tirana! 

Day 3: Tirana to Vlore. Hop onto our coach for a short drive to Vlore, a beautiful city on the sun-kissed Albanian coast. Once we’ve arrived, you can spend all day freely exploring the golden beaches or come along for an optional boat trip. Tonight, you can either stay in Vlore or join an optional dinner and wine experience at a family-owned vineyard. 

Day 4: Albanian Riviera. Visit the sleepy town Himare, known for its strikingly bright azure waters, and the scenic Porto Palermo Bay. Attend a traditional Iso Polyphony performance: Albanian folk singing which has been practised for centuries. Tonight’s a free evening in Vlore.

Day 5: Shkoder via Fishte. Enjoy a free morning in Vlore before leaving for Fishte: a quaint countryside region that is easily one of Albania’s best-kept secrets. Sit down for a delicious, homegrown and homemade dinner with the most dreamy view of rolling emerald hills and vineyards imaginable. Tonight, we’ll rest up in the northern city of Shkoder.

Day 6: Lake Komani and Valbona National Park. Hop onto a ferry this morning which will guide you through the valleys tucked inside Lake Komani. Then it’s time for an afternoon of hiking inside the spectacular Valbona National Park in the heart of the Accursed Mountains: also known as the Albanian Alps. Wander through unbelievably emerald-green and untouched landscapes before finishing the day with a hearty dinner at our guesthouse.  

Day 7: Tirana via Prizren (Kosovo). Before we return to Tirana, we have a detour across the border into Kosovo planned. Today you’ll be able to tick this tiny Balkans country off your list and explore the charming cobblestone streets of Prizren. Join us for dinner tonight in Tirana, as we have plans to head to a local restaurant in the city and celebrate our trip coming to an end. 

Day 8: End trip in Tirana. Your mini adventure around Albania has come to an end! You can leave at any time.

This trip starts on Day 1 in Tirana. There is a welcome meeting at 4pm, therefore we recommend you arrive before midday. An airport transfer isn't included but a taxi from the airport to the starting accommodation is easy to arrange. 

The trip finishes on Day 8 in Tirana and travellers can leave at any time. Airport return transfers are not included, but can easily be arranged locally.

Accommodation

7 nights’ accommodation is included in this trip. 6 nights will be spent in centrally located hotels with good facilities, while 1 night is spent at a cosy homestay in the Albanian countryside. 

Meals

7 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included in this trip. Albanian cuisine is traditionally hearty with Balkan and Turkish influences, with typical dishes including byrek and baklava.

This trip is designed for travellers between the ages of 18 to 35. 

British passport holders can visit Albania for up to 90 days without a visa in any 180-day period. Your passport must have an expiration date of at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave Albania. You will also do a day trip to Kosovo on this tour, and UK citizens can enter Kosovo without a visa.

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