ALBANIA
The Albania Guide.
The 10 lunch experiences worth booking in Albania, with what each one involves, who runs it and what you will pay.
Canyoning Osum Canyon from Berat with neoprene gear, swimming and jump options, spring stops, Albanian lunch, and guides. Good value for active days.
“Superleuk! Prachtige natuur, echt een aanrader. De kinderen (10 en 12 jaar) vonden het fantastisch om van de rotsen te springen, je mag zelf kiezen of je dit al dan niet wenst te doen.”
Catamaran day from Saranda to Krorëza, Kakome, Soldier’s and Qefal beaches. Lunch included, small-group comfort, clear warm water.
“Excellent day on the water! The boat was not full so it was easy to find a spot - pro tip don’t get the bean bag chairs… get yourself a spot near the bar for later (shade that you will want after a lot of sun) and then use the nets as all the people…”
Ride 4x4 to Tomor Mountain, continue by mule, hike to castle ruins, then picnic on local food in Albania’s countryside.
“The trip with the mules was beautiful, beautiful nature. And he was dedicated to us as a guide the whole way. It was an amazing experience. I recommend it for both children and adults.”
Hike Tirana’s Cave of Pellumbas, see Erzen River canyons, and end at Petrela Castle. Small group, lunch included, pickup included.
“Good experience, fantastic driver. Despite not knowing English he would go and pick some grapes and red berries for us to eat. The hike can be difficult at times but was very fun. I would advise the other travelers to take a lamp and a helmet for themselves when going into the cave as it…”
Kruja and Mount Sari Salltik from Tirana with a guide, castle sights, bazaar shopping, and a traditional lunch included.
“Kruje is unique since it is the birthplace of Skanderberg and it is the place where he stayed while fighting with the Ottomans. Overlooking views from the castle and Mount Sarisalltik were fantastic. Visiting the Skanderberg Museum and the national ethnographic museum was informative and educational. Arlind is a cool and friendly tour guide.”
Small-group Albania Riviera day trip from Tirana to Vlorë and Himarë beaches, with lunch and hotel pickup, then Gjipe Bay.
“Disappointing Both the driver and guide were kind but completely unprofessional. It was as if I was on their tour. The driver was unreachable and we waited on the side of the road for 20 minutes in the heat. They spoke loudly the entire time. We stopped to say hello to a friend of the…”
Ride the Dajti Express cable car, tour Bunk’Art 1, and enjoy lunch on an easy 6-hour small-group Tirana day with pickup.
“Very good tour. Appreciated the first hand accounts. The cable car was really cool and provided beautiful views.”
Private day trip from Tirana to Gjirokastra with bazaar, castle, Zekate House, Blue Eye spring, and lunch options.
“Going by car though the courntyside was great but we didn´t see much of Gjirokastra for all tourists”
Wine tasting and lunch in Berat: see the 2400-year-old castle, then sample Cobo Winery wines with bread, olives, and cheese.
“I recently attended a wine tasting and lunch activity at Cobo's picturesque winery, and it was an exceptional experience. The setting was stunning, with rows of grapevines stretching out under a clear blue sky. The tasting session was informatRead more”
A full-day Berat tour from Tirana or Durrës with UNESCO Berat Castle, old-town walking, and a traditional lunch stop with an English guide.
“This tour exceeded my expectations. Berat’s charm, with its beautiful architecture is truly breathtaking. The trip was well-paced, and our guide was very cool and chill and talked with a passion about the history and culture of Berat adding also Read more”
