ALBANIA
The Albania Guide.
The 10 city tours worth booking in Albania, with what each one involves, who runs it and what you will pay.
Tour Berat UNESCO from Tirana with Belshi Lake and Berat Castle, plus free time in the old town. Hotel pickup, English guide.
“Beautiful tour, and Paola was an exceptional tour guide. Great views, great history, and a lovely city to explore. Highly recommend!”
Sarandë day trip to Gjirokastër Castle, bazaar, Skenduli House, Cold War tunnel, and Blue Eye with pickup and tickets.
“Quite a long day- but we packed in loads of interesting things. Blue Eye was the highlight for me- amazing natural beauty. Marisa our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Tirana city sights plus classic Albanian food and drinks, with hotel pickup, a small group, and plenty of tastings.
“A terrific walk through Tirana. Viewed many important Albanian cultural, historical, and government buildings. All of the food stops included examples of traditional foods. They were interesting and very tasty. The last stop included a number of courses. The grilled meats were delicious.”
Tirana highlights plus a Dajti Mountain cable car ride. See Ottoman mosques, Cold War bunkers, the Pyramid, and more with pickup.
“Could not have asked for a better tour guide!! It was amazing, very informative, not rushed at all, convenient pick up and overall a lovely day!”
Private tour from Saranda to the Blue Eye, Lëkurësi Castle, UNESCO Butrint, plus a quick Ksamil island break.
“Our guide, Klajdi, waited for us near the port. Our ferry was late and we had to be back in time. Because it was a private tour that was no problem! He gave us all the time we needed to look around and to take pictures and gave us al lot of information about the…”
Gjirokastër’s Ottoman streets and fortress views, plus Bylis hilltop Illyrian ruins on a long but worthwhile day from Tirana.
“The trip was absolutely great! Juliano, our guide, was super thoughtful, patient and knowledgeable. Gijrokastra is a very pretty town surrounded by the mountains with a little bazar where you can shop for souvenirs. Blue Eye is very beautiful and definitely worth seeing !”
Private, air-conditioned transfer in Tirana: meet your driver at the airport or hotel, ride in comfort for about 30 minutes, no cash needed.
“If you arrive early, you need to know that you connect with your driver at the taxi area (noted by big yellow banners) across the entrance to the airport”
Private Bovilla Lake views and Kruja’s Ottoman bazaar and castle from Tirana, with hotel pickup, entry included, and a tight 6–7 hour plan.
“Henri was a fantastic tour guide, he is extremely informative knowledgeable. He also is very relaxed and gives you the time to properly appreciate and take in the sites you’re seeing, we didn’t feel rushed at all. The Bolivia lake is absolutely stunning a must see. There is very nice café there to have a…”
Day trip from Durrës to UNESCO Berat with castle views, icon art, fresco church, Ottoman bridge, and optional wine tasting.
“Nous avons passé une excellente journée en compagnie de Mario. Très bon guide, avec de l'humour. Berat est sublime. Site à visiter ! Nous avons mangé dans un restaurant Albanais où nous avons été reçu comme des rois. Puis on a fini la journée par la visite et dégustation de vins. Sublime domaine !”
Butrint UNESCO from Saranda: guided walk through layered ruins, easy hotel pickup in A/C comfort, small group. Admission extra.
“Unfortunately the tour company did not pick me up as arranged in booking and I had to cancel the excursion.”
