Balkans Coast Explorer

4-star stays

Tirana: Meet a local resident who will show you Skanderbeg Square and walk you through their home city as they share insights into life in the Albanian capital.

Tirana: Head underground at Bunk’Art, a former communist bunker turned museum.

Porto Palermo Bay: Albanian Riviera, views of Southern Adriatic & Ionian Seas, visit to Porto Palermo & Himare.

Porto Palermo Bay: Porto Palermo and step inside the 19th-century castle, built by an Ottoman Albanian ruler as a symbol of love for his wife, whilst taking in amazing views of the Ionian Sea.

Fishtë: Enjoy a traditional lunch at Mrizi i Zanave, a family-run farm and restaurant in the village of Fishtë. Dishes are made using organic vegetables, house-made cheese and free-range meat, with wine and raki produced on site. Everything not grown on the farm is sourced from nearby families, supporting the wider community and celebrating Albania’s slow food traditions.

Perast: Take a boat ride across the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor to the island of Our Lady of the Rocks, where you'll step inside its legendary church with your Local Specialist.

Kotor: Take in the stunning surroundings of the Bay of Kotor.

Dubrovnik: Explore the Pearl of the Adriatic with your Local Specialist during a sightseeing walk. Walk the stone-paved streets of the Old Town to see Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace and the medieval city walls.

Vlorë: Join the family at Ferma Dukat, a working farm in the hills of Vlorë. Share a traditional Albanian meal made with homegrown ingredients, from fresh cheese and byrek to olives and local wine. Hear how three generations have shaped this agritourism estate, rooted in seasonal farming and warm hospitality.

Berat: Meet Gladiola in her 250-year-old Ottoman-era home in UNESCO-listed Berat. As you sample rose juice, rakija and Turkish Delight, hear how she’s part of a growing movement of women in heritage tourism. By sourcing from local female producers, Gladiola helps create economic opportunities for women in rural Albania and preserves traditional skills through community support and storytelling. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.