Discover the Best of Albania: 7 Days of Highlights & Hidden Gems

IMPORTANT INFORMATION !

Planning your holidays by your own selves makes it harder for you to visit the whole highlights of a country.

The reason I choose to offer different type of private and customized tours is to show you the best of my beautiful country from a local's perspective.

HOW DOES THIS PRODUCT WORK⁉️

Step 1. Take a look at the options of the day trips and choose your favorite (one or more).

Step 2. Book this product.

(If there is only one Day Trip you wish to have, please book its own option.

If there are 2 or more Day Trips you wish to have, please book the option ''CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUR!!!'')

Step 3. If you booked the Customize Tour, you will receive a message by me through Viator, WhatsApp or Email where you will be asked about the day trips you choose to take. The rest of the payment can be made later.

NOTE ⚠️⚠️⚠️: The more persons you are and day trips you choose, the more discount you get!

Itinerary

Day trip from Tirana 1

1. Kruje · 1 h 20 min

   I will pick you up at a starting point and we will start our journey with Kruja city which is 20-30 mins away from the airport of Tirana We will be walking around the city and visit the old Bazaar that used to be the typical place where albanians could sale and buy different items. Now it is one of the most visited places in Krujë and locals sale traditional and handmade souvenirs.

2. Durres · 50 min

   Durres, Durres used to be the previous capital city a hundred years ago. It is a very old city but a few things are left from the past. We will walk around the city and will enjoy the view for a while.

3. Tirana · 2 h 20 min

   Skanderbeg square Toptani castle Artificial lake of Tirana

Day trip from Tirana 2

1. Shkoder · 2 h 30 min

   -Castle of Rozafa -Shkodra lake -Shkoder city

2. Lezhe · 50 min

   -Mrizi i Zanave green tourism

3. Kruje · 3 h 20 min

   The very old city of Kruja and also our national hero's origin city. -the ottoman market -the castle

Day trip from Tirana 3

1. Durres · 2 h

   Durres, Durres used to be the previous capital city a hundred years ago. It is a very old city but a few things are left from the past. We will walk around the city and will enjoy the view for a while.

2. Berat Castle · 3 h 40 min

   Berat castle After Durres is the Berati's turn. The city of One Thousand Windows. More than 2000 years old and like every other old city, there is a beautiful castle standing on top of a hill which makes this city more beautiful. It is so nice walking on cobble streets, between the houses with similar architecture built above each other. The food is so delicious there and also their Raki is perfect.

3. Tirana · 4 h

   Berati After the castle we will go downtown and visit the stone city which makes you feel so welcome. It is so nice walking on cobble streets, between the houses with similar architecture built above each other. The food is so delicious there and also their Raki is perfect.

Day trip from Tirana 4

1. Vlore · 2 h

   The City Of Indipendece One od the most important city in Albania is Vlora, where the flag of albanians was raisen by the first prime minister, Isamil Qemali. Vlora is a very beautiful city, with beautiful nature.

2. St. Mary's Monastery · 50 min

   You'll see how beautiful Vlora is when we go at Zvërnec Monastery and visit it.

3. Llogara National Park · 1 h

   Llogara valley. We like to stare at mountains and some other like the sea but, imagine enjoying a view of both, mountains and the sea together from Llogara Valley. It is so breathtaking view watching from there.

Day trip from Tirana 5

1. The Blue Eye · 1 h

   Blue Eye natural monument Next stop is Blue Eye, a wonder of mother Nature. It is magical watching the crystal water coming up from down. There are approx. 18 water spring around the zone but Blue Eye is the most attractive one.

2. Gjirokaster · 4 h

   The city of One Thousand Stairs. The Argjiro Castle, Old Bazaar, the museum and Skenduli house. All of these highlights we are going to visit when we go in Gjirokaster. Also, we will enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family in Gjirokaster so you will may get known with albanian and their lifestyle.

3. Ksamil · 1 h

   The hidden gems of the Ionian perl

4. Saranda · 30 min

   Lekursi castle and saranda city

Day trip from Tirana 6

1. Korce · 3 h 20 min

   Korcë The Southeast of Albania is a special part of our tour. We will visit two peaceful cities, Korça and Pogradeci. We will pass by Permeti and watch to the wonderful landscape of Vjosa River . Korça is very traditional and beautiful city especially for beer lover. Korça beer is the best one. We will visit the Cathedral of city and the Old bazaar.

2. Voskopoje · 2 h 10 min

   Voskopoja Nearby Korcë is located a beautiful place like Voskopoja. That city is amazing, traditional food and drinks that are homemade are so good.

3. Pogradec · 50 min

   Drilon national park and tushemisht village

Day trip from Tirana 7

1. Gjirokaster · 3 h 20 min

   Unesco heritage site

2. 50 min

   Vjosa river and canyons

3. 2 h

   Thermal baths

Day Trip from Saranda 1

1. Llogara National Park · 50 min

   National park

2. Vlore · 2 h 10 min

   Vlora city and monastery of zvernec

3. Borsh · 50 min

   Albanian Riviera

4. St. Mary's Monastery · 50 min

   the ancient structure that belongs to Byzantine empire.

Day trip from Saranda 2

1. The Blue Eye · 50 min

   Blue eye natural water spring

2. Gjirokaster · 3 h 50 min

   Castle Ottoman bazaar

3. 20 min

   Ottoman castle

4. Ksamil Beach · 30 min

   Ksamil islands

Day trip from Saranda 3

1. The Blue Eye · 50 min

   Water spring

2. Gjirokaster · 3 h 50 min

   Castle Museum Ottoman market

3. 2 h

   Thermal baths

4. Kelcyre · 20 min

   Vjosa river and canyons

What's included

• Private transportation
• Traditional Lunch (optional and eXtra payment)
• Bottled water, soft drinks, snacks & fruits
• All Fees and Taxes
• Pick up and drop off (additional charge of transport if you are not located in Tirana or Saranda)
• Private local guide

What's not included

• Personal expenses

Start time

07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Child (6–17)
• Adult (18–70)

Options

• Day trip from Tirana 5from €183.46

  Private tour : This tour is for the ones who would love to visit and enjoy: culture, nature, sightseeing, food and tradition. ALL IN ONE DAY

  Duration: 12 hours

  Round Trip: 1-Tirane

  2-Gjirokaster

  3-Blue Eye

  4-Ksamil

  5-Sarande

  6-Tirane

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00

  In-person guide: English

• Day Trip from Saranda 3from €149.79

  Private tour: An amazing day trip around South of Albania. Make your day to be an unforgettable one.

  Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes

  Round Trip / South of Albania: 1-Sarande

  2-Blue Eye

  3-Gjirokaster

  4-Kelcyre

  5-Permet

  6-Ksamil

  7-Sarande

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private tranportation
  • Local guide
  • Enttrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Customize your Tour!!!from €240

  Customized Tour: Make up your holidays by selecting your favorites day trips around Albania.

  Duration: 10 days: For two or more day trips, please book this option and you will be asked by us about the day trips you would like to have.

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Day trip from Tirana 2from €164.88

  Private tour: Visit the best of the Northern Albania only in one day trip through this private tour.

  Duration: 9 hours

  Round Trip: 1-Tirane

  2-Shkoder

  3-Lezhe

  4-Kruje

  5-Tirane

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Day trip from Tirana 4from €135.85

  Round Trip: Nature lovers, this is the best day trip of your holidays in Albania!

  Duration: 9 hours 10 minutes

  Round Trip: 1-Tirane

  2-Zvernec

  3-Vlore

  4-Llogara National Park

  5-Tirane

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Day trip from Saranda 1from €146.30

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Duration: 9 hours 20 minutes

  Round Trip / Albanian Riviera: 1-Sarande

  2-Borsh

  3-Llogara

  4-Vlore

  5-Zvernec

  6-Sarande

  Private tour: Drive along the magical landscapes of Albanian Riviera, where the sky and the sea meet one another.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Day trip from Tirana 1from €137.01

  Private Tour: Enjoy the nature, culture and the traditional food of Middle Albania in only one day trip.

  Duration: 6 hours

  Round Trip: 1-Tirane

  2-Kruje

  3-Durres

  4-Tirane

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Day trip from Tirana 3from €140.50

  Private tour: Get known with the historical sites of ancient Albania.

  Duration: 8 hours 20 minutes

  Round Trip: 1-Tirane

  2-Durres

  3-Berat

  4-Tirane

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Day trip from Saranda 2from €141.66

  Private tour: Get the best of your holidays in Albania in only one Day Trip.

  Duration: 8 hours

  Round trip: 1-Sarande

  2-Blue eye

  3-Gjirokaster

  4-Ksamil

  5-Sarande

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Day trip from Tirana 6from €134.69

  Private tour: Get deep into the calmness of these two beautiful cities of South-east of Albania and enjoy the sunset along the Lakeside.

  Duration: 7 hours 55 minutes

  Round Trip: 1-Tirane

  2-Pogradec

  3-Korce

  4-Voskopoje

  5-Tirane

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30

  In-person guide: English

• Day trip from Tirana 7from €126.56

  Private tour: Meet the Last Wild River in Europe (Vjosa), enjoy the relaxing springs of Permet and the view from the Castle of Argjiro.

  Duration: 8 hours 40 minutes

  Round Trip: 1-Tirane

  2-Kelcyre

  3-Permet (Thermal Baths)

  4-Gjirokaster

  5-Tirane

  Inclusions: -Pick up and drop off

  • private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Snacks and Fruit
  • Bottled water

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30 · 08:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You should tell us before the tour starts if you or any of your relatives is allergic to any food or needs to take medicines

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.