Private Tour

8 Days Private Tour of Unknown Albania

Overview

Available languages

German

192 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour captures the heart of Albania by combining its rich culture, breathtaking natural landscapes and the warmth of its people. You have the unique opportunity to meet locals and experience Albania up close, off the beaten track. A perfect trip for anyone who wants to discover the true essence of country and people.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We organize all transportation throughout the tour, from airport pickup to drop-off, so guests can focus on enjoying their trip.

The tour is designed to be easy and not too strenuous, so most people and age groups can easily participate. For those who have difficulties with steep climbs, additional mobility options such as taxis are provided at an additional cost, especially at castles and elevated places.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What To Expect

Day 1

Welcome to Albania

Accommodations

Overnight stay in 4 star hotel in Durres

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Tirana

Meet the guide at the airport and we will be taken to our beach hotel in Durrës.

Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Kruje-Tirane-Durres

Accommodations

accommodation 4 stars hotel in Durres

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Dinner at a traditional restaurant in Tirana.

Kruje

Excursion to Krujë with a visit to the museum dedicated to the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg. This place is also visited by numerous Albanian pilgrims and is located on the edge of a mountain massif.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Tirana

Then city tour of the capital Tirana. We will see the colorful residential buildings, the clock tower, the Et’hem Bey Mosque and visit the National Museum.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Berat – Apollonia – Vlore

Accommodations

accommodation 4 stars hotel in Vlora

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Dinner in a traditional restaurant in Vlora.

Berat

First we drive along the Adriatic coast, then inland to Berat, the city of “a thousand windows” (UNESCO World Heritage Site). There we see the fortress, the mosque of bachelors and the Ottoman bridge.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Apollonia Archaeological Park

Continue our journey to the excavations of Apollonia. Overnight in Vlorë.

1 hour • Admission Included

Day 4

Llogara-Butrint – Sarande

Accommodations

accommodation 4 stars hotel in Sarande

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Dinner at a traditional restaurant in Sarande.

Llogara National Park

Drive south on the coastal road with views of the picturesque coves and beaches. Before we pass the Llogara mountain pass.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Butrint National Park

Visit the ruined city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see the remains of the Lion Gate, the Nymphaeum and the Amphitheater.

2 hours • Admission Included

Day 5

Syri i Kalter – Gjirokaster – Permet

Accommodations

Lodging in 3 star hotel in Permet

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Dinner in a traditional restaurant in Permet.

The Blue Eye

Today we first see the romantic mountain lake Syri i Kaltër, the “source of the black eye”.

2 hours • Admission Included

Gjirokaster

Then we visit the “city of stones” Gjirokastër. This historic city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its typical Balkan houses. We see the castle and have a wonderful view from there.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Permet

Visit of a traditional family in a typical stone house of the region.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 6

Permet-Korce-Pogradec

Accommodations

accommodation 4 stars hotel in Pogradec

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Dinner in a traditional restaurant in Pogradec.

Permet

Today we drive through a beautiful, unspoilt nature, seeing mountains, charming valleys and rivers. There's a picnic for lunch.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Korce

In Korçë, a sightseeing tour awaits us. Korçë is also known for its love serenades.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Day 7

Ohrid Sea – Sankt Naum –Ohrid – Elbasan – Durres

Accommodations

accommodation 4 stars hotel in Durres

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Dinner at a traditional restaurant in Durres.

Monument to St. Naum of Ohrid

First we cross the border into Macedonia and visit the city of Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We also visit the famous monastery of St. Naum, which is also protected by UNESCO.

4 hours • Admission Included

Elbasan

Back in Albania we drive to Elbasan with its inhabited fortress. Afterwards we travel back to Durrës.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 8

Goodbye, Albania

Rinas

Transfer from the hotel in Durrës to Tirana airport and return to Germany.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

licensed guide (German)

Gratuities

Pickup points

Airport Holiday Hotel

Rruga Aeroportit Rinas Albania

Airport Hotel Tirana

In Front Of Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa Rinas Albania

Airport Garden Hotel

In Front Of Tirana International Airport Rinas Albania

Rinas Airport

Tirana Albania

Holiday Hotel

CP86+5W, Tirana, Albania, Kruje, Durres, Albania, Rruga Aeroportit Tirana Albania

Hotel Restorant Kleo

Rruga E Aeroportit Ahmetaq Albania

Holiday Hotel

Airport Road Kruje Albania

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