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.
“Extremely beautiful canyon and lake, Bledi was a great and energetic and friendly guide, give this guy a raise. This was my second tour with this same company and both were excellent, highly recommend”
Tour Berat UNESCO from Tirana with Belshi Lake and Berat Castle, plus free time in the old town. Hotel pickup, English guide.
“We had a great day with Arbor (our tour guide). He had a great personality and very personable. Berat was a city I think everyone should do at least once… and if you do Arbor, should be your guide!”
Tirana walking tour with English guides. Skanderbeg Square, BunkArt 2, Enver Hoxha Pyramid, Blloku, and a cathedral finish.
“The tour guide Rie provided us with a lot of information about the main attractions and monuments seen with its background history in an enjoyable and fun way. The tour was not long or tiring and we had time to ask questions and take photos.”
A guided day trip from Tirana to Sari Salltik and Kruja Castle, with Old Bazaar shopping time and mountain views.
“The tour is awesome and educational at a minimal cost. The guide, bleddy, provided an informative story about the places we visited”
A Tirana night of Albanian costumes, live folk music, interactive circle dances, and a optional 7-course dinner with regional dishes.
“Traditional costumes and music, we got to dance and be part of the fun story. The dancers and musicians were excellent.”
Tirana day trip to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain: round-trip pickup, short guided hike with big views, river time, and photo stops.
“Loved the experience! Everything went smoothly, from the pick up to the drop off. Our guide, Desi, was great and made sure everyone is safe the entire time. The hime itself is easy, do-able in 30 mins or so, depending on the group. Desi was super fun, so that made the trip even more pleasant!…”
Saranda to Corfu in a single day: Old Town sights, Liston Square, a hilltop monastery, and Palaiokastritsa’s blue water for $82.
“Go on the trip! You will meet on the Albanian side of the Port and take a Ferry over (approx 1 hr each way) & be met by your guides on the Corfu side. We met after passport control & were given an overview of what to expect for the day in English, French &…”
Boat across Komani Lake and swim Shala River with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a long but worthwhile day trip.
“Lumi i Shalës is absolutely stunning, very beautiful, totally worth the visit. It is also a good amount of time to stay there and actually be able to enjoy it, but it is a very long trip, so be prepared, especially if you go from Tirana.”
Cook Tirana classics with Chef Sindi: Lakror, Tave Kosi, and Sheqerpare, plus lunch, drinks, and easy conversation in a small group.
“The food, wine and raiki were excellent. The company very nice and the instructor very good. We would take another class with different dishes if we had time.”
Small-group day trip from Tirana to Durrës and Berat plus Belsh Lake. Roman amphitheatre, Ottoman alleys, castle views, great value.
“A lovely day out from the city. A safe journey with our guide sharing some information as we passed prominent features along the way. Time in Durres was short but with a long day planned was understandable. A little longer time was had in Berat, again we would have benefited from a bit more time…”
