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4-Day Cultural & Scenic Tour: Southern Albania's Best | Berat Gjirokaster Butrint |Riviera

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Start and end in Tirana
4.7 (11 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Berat

    Berat
    Start point
    Tiranë, Durrës, Albania (Flexible pick up point )
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Berat Castle
    • Step into a traditional house of a local family to taste Turkish café and Gliko
    • Walk in Berat town with houses, bars, and restaurants
    • Wine tasting tour in the afternoon - taste 3 types of wine and 1 type of raki

    Optional Activities

    • Local tour guide for sites (20 euros per person)
    • Lunch and dinner (15 euros per meal per person)
    Landmarks
    Berat Castle
  3. Day 2

    Gjirokastra

    Gjirokastra
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient city of Apollonia
    • Visit the Monastery and Church of St. Mary
    • Visit the Archaeological Museum located inside the monastery
    • Walk through The Gjirokastra Bazaar with cobblestoned streets and medieval facades

    Optional Activities

    • Local tour guide for sites (20 euros per person)
    • Lunch and dinner (15 euros per meal per person)
    Landmarks
    Ancient city of Apollonia
    Monastery and Church of St. Mary at Apollonia
    Gjirokastra
    Gjirokastra Bazaar
  4. Day 3

    Ksamil Islands

    Ksamil Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient city of Butrint
    • Explore the National Park of Butrint with Greek and Roman ruins and open theater
    • Visit Ksamil Islands
    • Swim in the crystal waters of the Ionian Sea

    Optional Activities

    • Local tour guide for sites (20 euros per person)
    • Lunch and dinner (15 euros per meal per person)
    Landmarks
    Ancient city of Butrint
    National Park of Butrint
    Ksamil Islands
  5. Day 4

    Zvernec Island - Tirana

    Zvernec Island - Tirana
    End point
    Tiranë, Durrës, Albania (Flexible drop of point )
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Borsh Castle at about 500 meters above sea level
    • Visit Borsh Castle with views of mountains and Ionian coast
    • Visit Zvernec Island and walk along the 270-meter-long bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Local tour guide for sites (20 euros per person)
    • Lunch and dinner (15 euros per meal per person)
    Landmarks
    Borsh Castle
    Zvernec Island

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Visit Albania

Rating
4.8 (53 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
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Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.6
  • 4.8

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  • tz5.0•May 2026
    Albi was a fantastic guide ! This review is from our trip in 2024. The views were extraordinarily amazing and we...
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    Traveled in March 2024
  • Miao5.0•April 2024
    It has been an amazing tour which totally changed our impression of Albania. We are so blessed to have Albi as our...
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    Traveled in March 2024
  • Heraklis5.0•June 2023
    I was with family during this tour and accompanied with other people,the tour leader was an expert at his job,very...
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    Traveled in June 2023
  • M.2.0•October 2022
    Itinerary was excellent but guide was basically terrible. He was a French not an English language guide but we...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Visit Albania
    Hello Dear. First of all, thank you very much for choosing our company for your visit to Albania. we feel concerned about every word and complaint. We apologize that your experience was not up to the expected level. We will definitely try to improve the service, the guides, and the hotels. By understanding you, your words will help us grow. Thank you Isuf Braho General Manager
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  • Anthony5.0•October 2020
    The guide, Endrie, was very good, even though it was some rainy sleet days, he showed the sites as best as he could.
    Traveled in October 2020
    Reply from: Visit Albania
    Dear Anthony! Thank you very much for your kind words We hope to see you again Best regards Isuf Braho General Manager Visit Albania Tour Operator
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  • Crazy
    Crazy5.0•November 2019
    It is a great tour .You can learn a lot of albanian cultures and places
    Traveled in November 2019
  • alpiolabalamatsia5.0•November 2019
    One of the best tour ever! Thanks for making my vacation perfect! Can’t wait to visit Berat again. If you want to...
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    Traveled in November 2019
  • MeryJohn5.0•November 2019
    Wonderful .we enjoyed everything
    Traveled in August 2019
  • AvenirBerberi5.0•November 2019
    It was a fantastic experience in a lovely country
    Traveled in November 2019
  • Karsten4.5•November 2019
    Absolut recommendable. Sokol was a very informative and nice guide. Flexible to any suggestions to (minor) changes to...
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    Traveled in October 2019

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    Youness

    Asked on March 21st, 2025

    What can I do if I want to customize the tour?

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    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written March 2025

      We can tailor the itinerary to match your interests. Please let us know your preferences.

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    Catherine

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    I am interested in joining a cultural tour group to explore Albania. Could you provide information on available tours, and would it be possible to receive an invitation letter for my visit? Additionally, are there any arrangements for airport assistance upon arrival?

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    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written February 2025

      we are small company and we dont provide invitation letter or visa support

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    Gerrit

    Asked on February 9th, 2025

    Are there any activities included in the tour itinerary?

    Tour Details
    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written February 2025

      Yes, the itinerary includes visits to historical sites and opportunities for outdoor activities throughout your stay.

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    Rafael

    Asked on January 23rd, 2025

    When does the tour start and end?

    Tour Details
    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written January 2025

      The tour officially starts at 9:00 AM. The end time may vary based on the day’s schedule but is usually around 5:00 PM.

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    Joerg

    Asked on January 20th, 2025

    How will I be contacted before the tour starts?

    Travel Support
    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written January 2025

      Our guide will contact you via WhatsApp one day prior to the tour to confirm details.

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    Mirte

    Asked on November 11th, 2024

    How do I make payments for the tour?

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    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written November 2024

      Payments can be made via card through our booking platform, which details all steps of the payment process.

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    Abdesslem

    Asked on November 9th, 2024

    What accommodation options are available for the tour?

    Accommodation
    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written November 2024

      We can provide a range of accommodations including 3-4 star hotels, depending on your preferences.

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    Marieke

    Asked on August 19th, 2024

    Is there a limit on the group size?

    Group size
    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written August 2024

      We can accommodate smaller groups, ensuring a more personalized experience during the tour.

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    Simon

    Asked on July 28th, 2024

    whether a single room accommodation is available for this tour (pick-up point in Durres)?

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    Tour Details
    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written August 2024

      Unfortunately, we currently do not have availability for a single participant, as we require a minimum of two participants for the tour.

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    Noemi

    Asked on May 18th, 2024

    Can we share a room as female travelers?

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    Group size
    • Visit AlbaniaOperator•Written May 2024

      Yes, we can arrange for you to share a room comfortably during the tour.

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