ALBANIA
The Albania Guide.
The 10 best things to do in Albania, from the Riviera beaches to the stone cities to the Accursed Mountains. What each one involves, who runs it and what you will pay.
Hike Gamti Mountain above Lake Bovilla, then enjoy canyon views near Ishëm on a comfy Tirana day trip with local guide stories.
“Great tour, excellent knowledge and history trip of Albania, Noel was welcoming and friendly. A lovely stress free way to explore the country.”
Tour Berat UNESCO from Tirana with Belshi Lake and Berat Castle, plus free time in the old town. Hotel pickup, English guide.
“It was a really nice trip with an amazing guide. Well prepared and nicely executed. Beautiful places worth visiting if you love history”
Tirana walking tour with English guides. Skanderbeg Square, BunkArt 2, Enver Hoxha Pyramid, Blloku, and a cathedral finish.
“Unfortunately I got stuck in traffic and the taxi dropped me off no where near the meeting point. So i missed the tour. I was very annoyed...”
A guided day trip from Tirana to Sari Salltik and Kruja Castle, with Old Bazaar shopping time and mountain views.
“Beautiful tour. Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and straight forward guidelines. Very recommended.”
A Tirana night of Albanian costumes, live folk music, interactive circle dances, and a optional 7-course dinner with regional dishes.
“This is a must see event in Tirana. Make sure to also book the dinner afterwards. Singing was superb, dancing was super professional, and the host (bride’s father) was fantastic. I especially liked the way he included everyone in the audience throughout the performance. 5 stars!!!”
Tirana day trip to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain: round-trip pickup, short guided hike with big views, river time, and photo stops.
“Fantastic views. Not strenuous. We took breaks when anyone needed them. The tour guide was informative and attentive to the group. The driver drove confidently. (16th of June).”
Saranda to Corfu in a single day: Old Town sights, Liston Square, a hilltop monastery, and Palaiokastritsa’s blue water for $82.
“We spend the day at three differents beachs. First one at the town, a quick tour guided, brunch than went directly to the nearest beach, you will need it with the heat. Than of course like planned, to the next one, both of them are wonderfully mesmerizing!”
Boat across Komani Lake and swim Shala River with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a long but worthwhile day trip.
“amazing day trip, yes it’s long but it’s so worth it. there is an adequate amount of breaks. arber is a fantastic tour guide, he provided so much interesting information without it being too much. he was very professional and kind with everybody. recommend doing the hike when you get to shala river.”
Cook Tirana classics with Chef Sindi: Lakror, Tave Kosi, and Sheqerpare, plus lunch, drinks, and easy conversation in a small group.
“Oh my gosh I can’t think of a single thing that could have been better! This cooking class was one of the best we have ever done! The teacher was fantastic, the wine was free flowing and the food was delicious! Book it now- I promise you won’t regret it!”
Small-group day trip from Tirana to Durrës and Berat plus Belsh Lake. Roman amphitheatre, Ottoman alleys, castle views, great value.
“An amazing day with our guide, Bledi, picking 11 of us up on time and splitting us into 2 minivans so we had plenty of space. Loads of information from him everywhere we stopped - it’s clear he’s passionate about his job and imparting this onto his clients. The places we visited were very interesting…”
