Are you looking for a short but intensive tour of Albania? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we travel to Albania's major highlights during this four-day, guided tour. We will pick you up at the airport in Tirana on the first day of the tour and drive you to Berat, known for it churches, mosques and watchtowers, all packed inside city walls.
Leave Berat for Gjirokaster on the second day of the tour. This city is known for its a well-preserved Ottoman architecture. The third day of the tour will take you to Butrint, known for its ancient amphitheatre, castle and church. The highlight of this day is the hypnotic Blue Eye spring, known for its hundred shades of blue.
We will drive you back to Tirana on the fourth day of the tour with a stop at Apollonia. Enjoy your lunch at Llogara National Park before continuing your journey to the capital city. For more details please go through the itinerary below.
We enjoyed our time in Albania so much. The tour agency staff especially Sirma, she was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely return and book with this agency again.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-90 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Tirana, Durres, Shkoder, Vlore
Tirana, Durres, Shkoder, Vlore, Kruje, Berat, Himare, Gjirokaster, Sarande, Shkodra, Gjirokastra, Albanian Riviera, Bay Of Vlora
This is an eight-day tour of Albania, a country steeped in history and beauty. Albania is known for its historical castles and archaeological sites from many civilizations of the past including the Greeks, Romans, Illyrians and Ottomans.
In this fully-guided excursion, you will explore the cities of Berat, Gjirokaster, and Butrint, all of which have been listed as Unesco World Heritage Sites. You will visit several historical and archaeological landmarks and monuments in these cities, and along the way learn about Albanian history and culture.
The city of Shkodra, which was the capital of Albania during the Illyrian time, is another attraction you will explore in this tour, whileTirana, the capital city, will be a great city to discover the country's ancient and modern history and culture.
Beautiful weather and scenery in a part of Europe that gets easily overlooked. Lots of uphill cycling but you do get the long downhills as compensation. The guides Dhimitri and Juli were great - always helpful and Juli (also the driver) scuttling back and forth to ensure everyone was OK and had enough water. Would recommend this trip and the local provider Cycle Albania.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Tirana, Zabljak, Rudinice, Niksi
Tirana, Zabljak, Rudinice, Niksic, Bay Of Kotor, Shkodra, Shkoder, Lake Ohrid, Debar, Lake Mavrovo, Tetovo, Brezovica National Park, Prizren, Berane, Kolasin
Great walking trip in the mountains of northern Albania. Some variation in the itinerary was necessary due to some spells of heavy rain, but the positive was that many spectacular waterfalls appeared on the mountain sides. We were very lucky to have Arben Kola as our tour leader; we could not fail to be impressed by the extent of his knowledge and of his love for his country; he was very well organised and efficient while at the same time sensitive to the needs of group members.
The only thing that the group as a whole thinks should be changed is the guesthouse in Theth. There are many more houses available there, so that it should not be necessary to share bedrooms however well you get on with your fellow walkers.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa, Guest House
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Tirana, Shkodra, Komani Lake, Va
Tirana, Shkodra, Komani Lake, Valbona Valley National Park, Theth
Danilo our Tour Director is one of the very best. This is my 13th Trafalgar your and I can say that Dani was the perfect blend of fun, smart, organized and energetic. Slobodan our bus driver was amazing. They both are now legends for me!
The tour was comprehensive and covered a lot of ground. Seven countries! Great agenda and inclusions. Our Be Our Guest excursion to the Winery and our farewell dinner on our last night are two of the best inclusions I have experienced in my many tours.
I will continue to travel with Trafalgar. I believe as a tour company you offer fair prices, nice hotels, variety of experiences, and enjoyable itinerary.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bucharest, Belgrade, Sarajevo, B
Bucharest, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Brasov, Veliko Tarnovo, Sofia, Skopje, Tirana, Budva
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Spend a week tracing the shared history of three nations.
Travel to Tirana, Prishtina, Skopje, and the UNESCO site of Ohrid and Prizren to understand how the area’s complex past has shaped each destination’s culture. As you venture from city to countryside, learn about the local traditions from the resilient people who call this region home.
Sirma was terrific. She took us to little out of the way places (like the Kommittee bar) and really gave us a good overview of the city, Tirana history, etc. We wanted to sample some local cuisine and we definitely did (yum, barek). Highly recommend!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
See Croatia’s Dalmation coast and the lesser-known parts of southeast Europe in Montenegro and Albania on this 17-day Premium adventure from Split to Tirana. Laze on the Croatian coast and its pristine beaches, discover medieval towns and learn from locals through a cooking class in Albania and a tasting of local liqueurs and traditional recipes in Korcula. You’ll have Exclusive Experiences, like having a brunch at a local family-owned farm with a renowned Croatian chef and stay in Feature Stays in scenic places like the Albanian Riviera, all with a group of like-minded travellers and a local leading the way.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Explore the lesser-known parts of southeast Europe on this 10-day journey through the mountains of Montenegro to the monasteries of Albania. Travel with a local leader by your side to learn about the rich history and culture of each country through immersive experiences like guided tours through ancient ruins, a cooking class in a local village and a Feature Stay on the Albanian Riviera. You’ll travel to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, learn about sustainable tourism in Drino Valley and take a boat tour in the bay of Montenegro, all with a group of like-minded travellers and a local leading the way.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Balkan Tour is the best introduction of the Balkan countries including Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, and North of Macedonia.
During the tour, you will visit and discover the best hotspots of the countries. In Montenegro, you will visit the city of Kotor classified as Unesco World Heritage Site, the city of Budva, and the National Park of Biogradska. In North of Macedonia, you will have the opportunity to visit the most beautiful city, Ohrid, and the Cave of Gadime. In Albania, take a tour of an ancient site and two cities, which are listed as Unesco World Heritage Sites.
The seaside of Albania is another attraction for this tour as well. The tour of Albania also includes a wine degustation in the city of Berat.