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Albania Beaches & Mountains
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What a fantastic country! If you want an Euro-Summer in a surprising and underrated place this is it! Albania was magical
Amelie | Traveled in July
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Highlights
Tirana: Kicking off with a bang, tonight we'll savour a traditional Albanian dinner with warm stews, pies and breads.
Tirana: Take an orientation around the rainbow-coloured Albanian capital with your Contiki gang. Familiarise yourself with the landmarks and best places to grab a coffee.
Fishtë: Welcome to Mrizi i Zanave. Here, you'll have the chance to learn about sustainable farming. Then, we'll top it off with a wholesome organic lunch where the waiters will tell you where each local ingredient comes from. Seriously. It's so good, even Dua Lipa has visited this place!
Prizren: See this beautiful town, studded with Ottoman architecture, flowing rivers, and intriguing artefacts. Cherry on top? The locals here are super hospitable too!
Valbonë: Lace up! We’re hiking up to Stani Rames (1,650 m above sea level) for big fresh-air vibes and a well-earned break. Then we retrace the trail back down to Kukaj village for lunch at Tahir’s place: soup, bread, salad and byrek, plus Turkish coffee and a splash of raki — with time to chat to Tahir and his family. Afterwards, we’ll head off again through a gorgeous forest trail to the riverbank, where our bus will be waiting on the other side.
Koman: You'll cruise over one of the most stunning lakes in Albania. We won't spoil the view for you, but keep your cameras rolling!
Krujë: Welcome to the heart of Albanian legend! This is where national hero Skanderbeg held the line against the Ottoman armies for years (iconic behaviour). We’ll walk the cobbled streets past wooden shopfronts and along the castle walls, then step inside the Skanderbeg Museum for the full story. After that? Free time in the old Ottoman bazaar to haggle for local handicrafts and pick up something properly unique.
Blue Eye: Take a stroll to the Blue Eye, an unreal, electric-blue natural spring where the water’s so clear you can see straight to the bottom. It’s an easy 4 km walk each way on paved paths through lush greenery, with a little cafe stop to refuel before we head back.
Gjirokastër: Welcome to UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër, Albania’s “Stone City”. Think slate-roofed houses, steep limestone lanes and views for days. You’ll wander the old town, dive into the bazaar and its quirky little shops, then climb up to the castle carved from rock sourced straight from the surrounding mountains. Come for the history. Stay for the local chats (and a few top-tier photo stops too).
Berat: Come explore Berat — UNESCO-listed since 2008 and famously nicknamed the “City of windows one above the other”. We’ll explore its three main neighbourhoods: Gorica across the river, Mangalem clinging to the hillside, and Kalaja up inside the fortress walls. Expect an easy wander through the ancient castle, gates, towers and classic Berat homes, with stops at Orthodox churches, Byzantine-era sites and mosques along the way.
Koman: You'll cruise over one of the most stunning lakes in Albania. We won't spoil the view for you, but keep your cameras rolling!
Krujë: Welcome to the heart of Albanian legend! This is where national hero Skanderbeg held the line against the Ottoman armies for years (iconic behaviour). We’ll walk the cobbled streets past wooden shopfronts and along the castle walls, then step inside the Skanderbeg Museum for the full story. After that? Free time in the old Ottoman bazaar to haggle for local handicrafts and pick up something properly unique.
Blue Eye: Take a stroll to the Blue Eye, an unreal, electric-blue natural spring where the water’s so clear you can see straight to the bottom. It’s an easy 4 km walk each way on paved paths through lush greenery, with a little cafe stop to refuel before we head back.
Gjirokastër: Welcome to UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër, Albania’s “Stone City”. Think slate-roofed houses, steep limestone lanes and views for days. You’ll wander the old town, dive into the bazaar and its quirky little shops, then climb up to the castle carved from rock sourced straight from the surrounding mountains. Come for the history. Stay for the local chats (and a few top-tier photo stops too).
Berat: Come explore Berat — UNESCO-listed since 2008 and famously nicknamed the “City of windows one above the other”. We’ll explore its three main neighbourhoods: Gorica across the river, Mangalem clinging to the hillside, and Kalaja up inside the fortress walls. Expect an easy wander through the ancient castle, gates, towers and classic Berat homes, with stops at Orthodox churches, Byzantine-era sites and mosques along the way.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotel Arber (or similar)Bujtina Brahim Selimaj (or similar) HotelHotel Kroi (or similar)Hotel Artur (or similar)Hotel Kalemi (or similar)
This trip was amazing and it was a good balance of beaches and mountains. There were also a lot of things included such as farm dinners which was nice compared to past trips I’ve been on. We also stayed in hotels this trip and all of the hotels were exceptional. I think this was the best way to get around Albania, which is up and coming and see what the country has to offer. Also going into Kosovo was a plus because I would have never went there and if it wasn’t for this Contiki and even though we were only there for a couple hours, the capital is really nice and charming. It was above my expectations and I would definitely do this trip again.
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LiannaVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
This trip is an incredible way to learn about Albania and its beauty. I highly recommend this trip to experience how truly stunning Albania is!
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SgVerified Traveler
3.0 | Average
Nice sites but tour manager was not good
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Everyone i talked to on the trip said this was the best contiki theyve done. This tour is worser for nightlife and party vibes but perfect for relaxing beach vibes.
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Kendra S.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
This trip was amazing. It was a great mixture of beaches and mountains with the added bonus of a stopover in Kosovo. I would recommend this trip to anyone
9 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Starts
Ends
Tirana, Albania
Tirana, Albania
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What's Excluded
Itinerary
This Albania tour is what your camera has been waiting for. Kicking off in Tirana, you’ll head out into the mountains of Valbonë National Park, then cruise your way to the coastline of Ksamil for sun, swims and seriously clear water. Add Blue Eye, UNESCO towns, and a few surprise faves along the way, and the result? Big views, local culture, and memories you’ll be talking about for decades.
day 1Tirana
You ready? Welcome to Tirana! Tonight, youll have the chance to chat & eat with your brand new crew over a welcome dinner at a charming local restaurant.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Tirana
Accommodation
Hotel Arber (or similar)
day 2Tirana to Valbon via Fisht and Prizren
day 3Valbon
day 4Valbon to Kruj via Koman
day 5Kruj to Ksamil
day 6Ksamil
day 7Ksamil to Gjirokastr via Blue Eye
day 8Gjirokastr to Tirana via Berat
day 9Tirana
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