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Highlights of Albania
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Highlights of Albania

By Albania Express Travel
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 8 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • 7 nights of accommodation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Entry/Admission - Ardenica Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Apollonia Archaeological Park
  • Entry/Admission - Ali Pasha Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Butrint National Park
  • Entry/Admission - The Blue Eye
What's not included
  • Lunches / Dinners
  • All Fees and Taxes

Start:Traveller pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will pick up at airport or hotel
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Rinas Airport, Tirana Albania
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 122139P5

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 122139P5

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      Itinerary
      Overview
      Full Map
      18 stops
      Day 1
      TIRANA AIRPORT - TIRANA (17 KM)
      Day 2
      TIRANA - KRUJA - LEZHA - SHKODRA...
      Day 3
      SHKODRA - DURRES - BERAT...
      Day 4
      BERAT (UNESCO) - ARDENICA...
      Day 5
      VLORA - ALBANIA RIVIERA -...
      Day 6
      SARANDA - BUTRINT (UNESCO) -...
      Day 7
      GJIROKASTRA (UNESCO) - TIRANA...
      Day 8
      TIRANA - TIRANA AIRPORT (17 KM)
      About the operator
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      • Albania Express Travel
        41
        Tirana, Albania
        Joined in February 2019
      • annabR8407JT
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great trip
        This trip made visiting Macedonia from Tirana so easy. We enjoyed drinking coffee on the border of Lake Ohrid. The guide was so interesting.
        Written 18 November 2024
      • Wanderer783307
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A special look from Albania...
        Without our tourist guide,Adam Picaku, Gjirokastra wouldn't be the same for us,because he knew everything we should know about this amazing place.
        Written 3 September 2023
      • Alex T
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fast, Reliable & Efficient
        I have booked a customized 13-day tour with Albania Express Travel and had an amazing time. Fast, reliable and efficient, these are qualities that I love about Albania Express Travel.
        Written 8 June 2023
      • Ben H
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great trip
        Got the full Tirana experience from Adam, wonderful guy and a great guide, we were lucky enough to have him arrange loads of fun over a weekend. His local knowledge is second to none, his English and Italian perfect and right to be proud of a wonderful place. So we glad we got to experience it and so glad we were lucky enough to have Adam show us so much more of what Albania has to offer. Am seriously considering taking the family for our summer holidays in 2023 as there was still so much to see and experience in a very welcoming country. Prices were all very reasonable from food to beer and accommodation. Thanks again Great place
        Written 26 September 2022
      • DanielK1472
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Weekend with friends.
        Adam was full of knowledge about Tirana. Also a great friendly guy. If you have any reservations about visiting Albania, don’t worry such a friendly beautiful country. Can’t wait to go back.
        Written 26 September 2022
      • therossatron
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Another great trip to Albania thanks to Adam
        Having previously been to Albania and had a couple of day trips with Adam, I instantly knew as soon as I was returning with friends to contact him. Although not part of a standard tour offering Adam was basically our private tour guide showing my friends and I the highlights of Tirana, the best bars and even organised taking us to a shooting range. Nothing was too much for Adam, organising transfers to and from the airport and just being available if we needed him. Our group had some great experiences thanks to Adam and ones we are likely never to forget. All my friends are thinking of returning to Albania now and I know if I return for my third trip I’ll be messaging Adam and Albania Express travel to help organise it!
        Written 25 September 2022
      • Explore00826718550
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Lovely trip
        ess travel and our great guide was Mr Petrit and the driver Mr Bessy. The trip was really awesome and fantastic and I assure that we have been loved Albania & Kosovo too much, because we met a lovely people and lovely welcomeness. The guide took us to places we hardly had any idea about. This trip will be etched out in our memories forever. Our vacation was totally worth the time and money we spent on it because we explored so many new places. I thank Albania express travel and Mr Petrit on behalf of my entire colleagues for accompanying us on our trips. He is absolutely indispensable because of his knowledge of the nearby places to visit. His presence makes the already beautiful places many times more interesting. Once again thank you so much. Shaheed Qala’awi Bahrain November 24, 2021
        Written 24 November 2021
      • Hamedkhalaf
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I like this country
        One of my best places I traveled , this trip is amazing, It worth what we paid for with very high standards in services as travel agent.our guide was extremely excellent in his experience and flexibility. so I extremely recommend to visit this country .
        Written 23 November 2021
      • AnnieM007
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Daytrip!
        I can't thank our tour guide Adam enough for giving us a fun filled day from start to finish. If you are lucky enough to get him as your tour guide you will agree with me that he is one interesting man on this planet! He went above and beyond, even making additional pit stops. He showed us so much in one day that would of easily taken us two to three days to do. The tour exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to do future day trips in other countries/cities with Albanian Express Travel and Adam!
        Written 14 March 2021
      • H4106GIront
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Incredible Experience
        All I can say is WOW! We didn't have much time to spend in Albania and this tour covered all of the history and culture one can indulge in just a few days. We started in the ancient city of Durres with a little walkthrough of the history and some stunning views. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable all the way through. What more can you ask for on such a short trip? It was good times and stunning views combined with hilarious banter and cultural education of the region. I particularly liked Shkodra Lake. I wish we had more time. Don't miss this one! Thanks again!
        Written 2 February 2021
      • avacheninwhere
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Historical and Cultural Experience
        I really enjoyed this local tour guide's itinerary. I was able to learn about the local history and culture while seeing the unique architectural style and absolutely beautiful views. This trip is really worth the money and I'd recommend it to anyone considering it. I've been so inspired that I decided to see more of what this country has to offer and have extended my stay. Thank you so much for an amazing experience.
        Written 27 January 2021
      • DebJames11
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Winter tour of Montenegro and Albania
        My husband and I had arranged a tour with Adam last February through Albania Express Travel. Alba worked with me to arrange an 11-day vacation. It was just the 2 of us and Adam for the duration. First he met us promptly in Kotor, Montenegro. He is smart, funny, has the most amazing stories of his life and his country, is a great driver and kept us entertained. Both he and Alba were very flexible and willing to make changes as needed. Our accommodations were great. Adam recommended restaurants for dinner. Part way through the trip we decided to head south to northern Greece to visit the perched monasteries. No problem. I recommend Adam as a guide and Alba for her travel arrangements.
        Written 4 December 2020
      • RadioVagabond
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Albania was one of my favourite contries that year.
        I had the pleasure of doing a few days in Albania with Adam from Albania Express Travel. We walked around in Tirana and the knowledge he has about his country's capital blew me away. We also did a day trip to Kruje with a stop in Fushë-Kruje on the way. It was very interesting to see nature and hear about the history of the country. And again, it wouldn't have been the same without Adam. All in all, I am absolutely sure that he played a big part of me falling in love with Albania... which I honestly hadn't expected. I'm a full-time traveller and Albania was one of the favourite countries that year. I want to go back and see much more – and I am sure that my action in preparing for that is to contact Albania Express Travel. I did three episodes of my podcast about my visit. If you're interested, you can find them on The Radio Vagabond
        Written 4 December 2020
      • Blanka S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful day tour to Prizren
        The trip was fantastic!! My guide Adam told me lots of information about both Albania and Kosovo, he is very nice and friendly, speaks perfect English, drives safe and thanks to him the day was really memorable. He also shared with me some not so known stories and brought me to try delicious Albanian unique desert :-) I would definitely recommend this tour to everybody!!
        Written 7 March 2020
      • kiwibuddy1
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful day with Adam
        I had the pleasure of having Adam as my tourguide/driver on a day trip from Tirana to Ohrid. First of all, Adam is a superb driver ... a rarity in Albania! He is vigilant behind the wheel, and I felt completely safe with Adam at all times. He is also an engaging and enjoyable traveling partner, and his knowledge of Albanian history was impressive. He also shared stories about his life in Albania, which I very much appreciated. Adam was always ready to make adjustments in the tour if I made a request. We shared several conversations during the day, and I felt I knew much more about Albania because of this tour. I strongly recommend Adam for any tours you might be considering in Albania (I know he also does longer tours throughout the country). Many thanks, Adam, for such an an enjoyable and interesting day.
        Written 13 December 2019
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      JM115
      Naples, FL6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wow and wow!! Adam was the best tour guide we have ever had and we’ve been around the world. Not only did Adam have all our questions answered but he made effort to find my parents land where they were brought up as children. Wow!! He went over and above our expectations. Was worth every penny and felt something very special spiritually as he took us to my roots of my culture. You must have him as your tour guide. It’s a must and worth every penny. He treated us like royalty no joke.
      Thank you Adam from the bottom of our hearts. ☝️😎
      Jim M. (Juma)
      Written 11 May 2024
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      Melanie S
      8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2021
      My friends and I (four of us) unanimously agreed that the whole tour was a wonderful experience beyond words. I am sure this tour will remain one of our best for a very long time. We have opted a 10- day Albania tour that includes Tirana, Kruja, Shkodra, Elbasan, Pogradec, Korca, Voskopoja, Permet, Gjirokastra, Butrinti, Saranda, Vlora, Berat, Apollonia and Osumi Canyon. Every place that we went to enchanted us on different way. We always end each day of the tour feeling tired but enormously happy and delighted.
      Written 5 December 2021
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      Hi Melanie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that you loved your trip with us. Your satisfaction is our priority, and as affirmed by your review, we pride ourselves on our exceptional service. Best regards
      Written 6 December 2021
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      janerner
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2021 • Friends
      I really cannot say enough of how satisfied we were with Albania Express Travel. Adam was so much fun to hang out with and incredibly knowledgeable about the geology of the region. He will go out of his way to ensure that you get to see the hidden gems of Albania. The landscape was even more breathtaking than I had imagined. We really enjoyed each day’s activities, the itinerary was excellent and the food and accommodation of a high standard. (PS he is also great in taking photos. 😉)
      Everything was organized into perfection, an amazing trip that I highly recommend!
      Written 29 May 2022
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      JudyJudyJudyH
      San Francisco, CA246 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Adam (our guide) Was the reason we had such a great tour. Alma is a jewel when booking. Quick Response. Clear communication

      Hotels were great - better even than expected. Food was amazing every place we went. Adam was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about Albania with him. He was pleasant from morning til night. And a really safe great driver with a great car.

      Highly recommend going and request Adam!
      Written 6 November 2022
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      Bryan John R
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2021 • Friends
      So far one of our best travels and having the best tour guide Adam that completes our amazing 10 days trip. We had so much fun and enjoyed the whole journey. Awesome places to visit, very kind & friendly people, fabulous hotels, fresh and delicous foods nothing you can ask for when you are in Albania. Highly recommended, try to visit and explore it's hidden beauty.
      Written 7 December 2021
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      Travel Bug Annie
      Chicago, IL17 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2022
      Don't even think twice, book this! I have gone on many tours having traveled to almost 100 countries and I can say with absolute certainty that this tour was incredible! Our tour guide Adam did such a wonderful job highlighting beautiful Albania! I mean Adam was nothing short of phenomenal! He ensured we had such a fabulous time filled with laughter and beautiful memories! I can't imagine this being excluded from our Albanian experience. Thank you again Adam! We can't wait to be back!!!
      Written 16 February 2023
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      Judy H
      Novato, CA106 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This company put together the best tour possible for us. We really enjoyed everything about it. From meeting at the airport to dropping us off we would not change a thing. The transportation , hotels and food was top notch. The information give me us by our guide was wonderful. She really knows albania! We highly recommend them to book.
      Written 20 January 2023
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      misskat9780
      13 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2021
      Albania is a beautiful country, and what makes it more amazing is the people and the rich history behind it, our group enjoyed the whole tour tremendously, we are very lucky that Adam from Albania Travel Express carried out all our travel itinerary excellently. We all felt very well taken care of, safe and at the end of our trip immensely grateful. The places that we have been to are great, the food - simply fabulous and the private transport made it more comfortable. Our Hotel Bookings, Airport Transfer and COVID PCR Testing ran smoothly and quick which was really important to us. Should there be a chance for us to go back in Albania, we will surely book with Albania Travel Express again.
      Written 14 December 2021
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      terry m
      aberdeen6 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2019
      great place to visit..not a MakkieieD or KFC in sight, no beer bellied, tattooed pond life sporting union jack gear. People so helpful and pleasant, travel on buses a joy. OK it's a bit of a rubbish fest and needs a good clean up and probs not a great place for bairns under 12, but for those who like wild natural beauty without Scottish gales and wind its the place...Falemenderit Shqiperia
      Written 15 September 2019
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      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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