Albania: Local Food & UNESCO Heritage

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  Ali1.0•August 2026
  Albania: From an Amazing Experience in 2021 to a Huge Disappointment in 2026 We first worked with an Albania tour...
  Albania: From an Amazing Experience in 2021 to a Huge Disappointment in 2026 We first worked with an Albania tour operator in 2021, and the experience was genuinely excellent. The organization was professional, communication was clear, and everything was handled with respect. We left Albania with great memories and a strong desire to come back. That experience is exactly why we decided to return in 2026. Unfortunately, what we experienced this time was completely different. We dealt with poorly organized operators, unreliable commitments, extremely unprofessional communication, and a trip being cancelled at the very last minute after we had already invested significant time, money, and effort into organizing it for our clients. What was even more disappointing was the attitude and behavior we received from some of the operators we were dealing with. Problems can happen in tourism. Plans can change. But there is absolutely no excuse for disrespectful communication, lack of accountability, or leaving partners and clients to deal with the consequences of someone else's poor organization. We came to Albania as a travel company with genuine trust, based on our positive experience in 2021. Unfortunately, in 2026, that trust was seriously damaged. This is not the Albania we experienced in 2021. We believe Albania has incredible potential as a destination, and there are certainly professional people working in its tourism industry. But operators who accept bookings and commitments need to understand that they are not only representing themselves — they are representing the destination and the entire tourism industry. For us, this experience was a serious lesson. Good tourism is not just about beautiful mountains, hotels, or destinations. It is about professionalism, responsibility, communication, and respect. And unfortunately, we did not receive that in 2026.Show more
  Traveled in July 2026
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  Graeme4.0•May 2026
  The group tour turned out to be only me. At first this "private" tour was somewhat daunting. However, the two guides...
  The group tour turned out to be only me. At first this "private" tour was somewhat daunting. However, the two guides (Eddy in the north and Migen in the south) put me at ease. As well getting individual attention, this also allowed the itinerary to have some flexibilty depending on the circumstances of the day. The guides were competent and knowledgeable. Migen, in particular, went over and above by treating me to many local insights and itinerary-deviating activities. Great trip would recommend it. Although I would note that the traffic in and around Tirana and to the north was largely gridlocked a lot of the time.Show more
  Traveled in May 2026
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  vija5.0•October 2022
  Led by Ilir
  When I visit a new country. I love to see as much as possible, meet and interact with the locals, and eat the local...
  When I visit a new country. I love to see as much as possible, meet and interact with the locals, and eat the local food. This trip was all of that, and more! Moza, my guide to Albania, was fabulous! We talked about everything from history, to food…to living in todays Albania. I learned much…experienced much…and loved every minute! Thanks to Good Albania!Show more
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  Traveled in September 2022
  

  Reply from: Good Albania

  Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your trip to Albania was everything you hoped for and more. It sounds like Moza truly enhanced your experience with insightful conversations and local knowledge. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with Good Albania in the future!

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  Christopher5.0•September 2019
  This was more than we expected - AMAZING - recommended to everyone both young and old - our guide went above and...
  This was more than we expected - AMAZING - recommended to everyone both young and old - our guide went above and beyond to accomodate our needs - food , experiences, local people amazing, sites - three out of four UNESCO sites in 8 days! - wonderful - prepared to change plans if we asked - food AMAZING - local people so friendly and humble it touched our hearts - sites - best ever - we came after doing the UK - including Scotland and Ireland and Croatia and we were overwhelmed each day with sites, tours, food - we will be back!!! Randal is an amazing person - his knowledge and relationship with Albania and its people touched our hearts as we were allowed to experience it - accomodation very good, food from so many regions - how did they plan this in just 8 days - and the Raki!!!! We have no special memory other than ALBANIA!!! Go for it if you want a holiday you will remember - eat too much but never gain weight because you do do much - THANK YOU Good AlbaniaShow more
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  Traveled in September 2019
  

  Reply from: Good Albania

  Thank you so much for your kind words Chris. Come back and see us soon! Geri Good Albania

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  Stuart5.0•September 2019
  This was a fantastic tour which frankly couldn't have been bettered. Rando is an outstanding guide, driver, waiter,...
  This was a fantastic tour which frankly couldn't have been bettered. Rando is an outstanding guide, driver, waiter, porter, organiser, finder of amazing restaurants etc! We were met at the airport and transferred to a restaurant in the centre of Tirana to meet up with the rest of our group of seven. The next day we set off in the minibus and the tour began. I know that this is billed as a food tour but the quality of everything we ate and drank was exceptional. Rando managed to find superb restaurants way way off the beaten track. We visited a charming family for a long afternoon of cooking and eating and them showing us around their home. Berat and Gjirokastra were obvious highlights but everyday we did something different and spectacular, whether if was visiting UNESCo sites or driving across remote mountain passes and hiking to waterfalls. Quality of the guesthouses was great both in terms of comfort and location - really well selected. Huge thanks to everyone concerned but especially to Rando who is a huge asset to Good Albania and an ambassador for his country! Very highly recommededShow more
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  Traveled in September 2019
  

  Reply from: Good Albania

  Thank you so much for your kind words, Stuart. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us and we agree, Rando is truly a gem to have on our team! Come back and see us soon. Cheers! Dejv Good Albania

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  Brooke5.0•June 2019
  What a trip! First, compared to most similar small group tours I've taken (where 4-5* Western hotels & buffets are...
  What a trip! First, compared to most similar small group tours I've taken (where 4-5* Western hotels & buffets are not the norm), I was pleasantly surprised by the hotels. They were all small boutique hotels (except one) and very centrally located. Two hotels weren't the usual ones due to construction right in the center (very thoughtful of them to move us) and a massive car/bike rally that exceptionally had most hotels in one town fully booked WAY in advance. That was the only night where accommodations were just ok, but on par with what I'm used to from tour hotels. Our driver/organizer, Rando, was a character! He has a ton of energy and, because there were only 5 people, we made extra stops. His love of his country and sheer joy in sharing as many places as possible with us made for long, busy days, but you'll really feel like you know the Southern region of the country at the end! He also ordered us so many amazing local dishes for lunch (many veggie-friendly) that our group barely ate dinner, despite a good level of activity! Our local tours were great, with the Alpeta winery being a highlight! Good Albania really went out of their way to accommodate transportation at the end (one pair arranged an extra day to Greece! Another to the ferry from Durrës, etc). There was generally great communication before also. Nothing to do with the company, which was great; however, if you're not keen on being out in high heat (90+F or 33+C), come before June or after August! It was above the normal averages this week, so the hillside hikes (in limited shade) would have been more enjoyable in lower temperatures. Rando did shuffle the schedule a little so the main city tours and 2nd hike were earlier or later in the day, which helped to avoid peak heat and sun.Show more
  Traveled in June 2019
  

  Reply from: Good Albania

  Thanks for the awesome review Brooke! We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us—and we agree, Rando is truly a gem to have on our team! Come back and see us soon. Thanks again! Geri

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  Melissa4.5•April 2019
  Albania is such a wonderful country to visit. Definitely a hidden gem, this country is rich with history and culture...
  Albania is such a wonderful country to visit. Definitely a hidden gem, this country is rich with history and culture and this tour introduces it to you. If anyone is looking for something more relaxing, this is the perfect tour for you! Good Albania was awesome, my friend and I joined a group tour and were lucky enough to end up having a private tour with our amazing tour guide Rando! People are great, service is amazing and it's such a safe country. Visit Albania before it's overrun by tourists! Thanks Rando, and all the local guides/hosts we met on the trip. We had a lovely time in Albania. Looking forward to come back in 10 yrs or so!Show more
  Traveled in April 2019
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  Peter5.0•October 2018
  We did the Local Food and Unesco Heritage Tour. We found this most interesting and comprehensive of the Central and...
  We did the Local Food and Unesco Heritage Tour. We found this most interesting and comprehensive of the Central and Southern areas of Albania. Andy, our Guide and Migert, our driver worked well together and made a great team, making this tour so much more interesing. The organisation for the trip was well done and many interesting sights covered. Our day with a local family was just great and they were so welcoming. We learnt so much about Albania, its history and its culture. We would recommend this tour to others.Show more
  Traveled in August 2018
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  Chris5.0•November 2017
  In early November 2017, my wife and I took the 8 day tour of Southern Albania (Local Food and Unesco Heritage tour)....
  In early November 2017, my wife and I took the 8 day tour of Southern Albania (Local Food and Unesco Heritage tour). We loved every minute and can highly recommend it. We covered an immense amount of geographic, cultural, and culinary ground in this trip. Even though the week contained a seemingly impossible amount of places, people, meals, and other activities, the pace was ideal. There was a perfect balance of scheduled events and alone time for exploring or relaxing on our own. Our guides were consummate professionals with incredible attention to detail. They are obviously very experienced because everything went so smoothly, but never did things feel routine or scripted. The level of interest and enthusiasm they maintained kept it from feeling like a canned experience. We felt like a group of friends on an adventure together. We were initially on the fence about a guided tour because it seemed so unlike the way we normally like to travel. But Albania from the outside appeared to be more opaque a place than we normally visit. Not much information is available online, and quite a bit of what we did find turned out to be out of date (this country is changing really fast). We’re so happy we chose to go with GoodAlbania. No amount of planning or exploring on our own could have given us as exciting, as honest, or as memorable a trip to this amazing country.Show more
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  Traveled in November 2017
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  Jade4.0•October 2017
  The leader and driver were great, looking after us as if we were friends. The tour pace was about right, it was...
  The leader and driver were great, looking after us as if we were friends. The tour pace was about right, it was never 100% clear upfront what all the plans were for each day which was often nice, as we had an idea from the itinerary but some of the little stops etc were just built in to fit the vibe. There were a couple of key things included each day as per the itinerary, but also time to ourselves. If we needed to stop along the road for a break, or take a picture, or spend a bit longer in x then this was all doable. We weren't sure about taking a tour, but having travelled with Good Albania on their Local Food and Unesco Heritage tour we are so glad we did, the local experiences, attention to detail and way of travel get a thumbs up from us. This tour was one of the best we have done.Show more
  Traveled in September 2017