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

4 days
Start and end in Tirana
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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
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  2. Day 2

    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
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  3. Day 3

    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
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  4. Day 4

    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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Operated by

Visit Albania

4.8
(49 reviews)

Number of tours

9

Age Range

2 to 65 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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4.7
Overall rating based on 10 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.6
  • 4.8

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  • M
    April 5th, 2024
    5
    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
  • H
    June 7th, 2023
    5
    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
    October 29th, 2022
    2
    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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  • A
    October 16th, 2020
    5
    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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  • 4-Day Cultural & Scenic Tour: Southern Albania's Best | Berat Gjirokaster Butrint |Riviera reviewer 5
    November 13th, 2019
    5
    It is a great tour .You can learn a lot of albanian cultures and places
    Traveled in November 2019
  • A
    November 13th, 2019
    5
    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
  • M
    November 13th, 2019
    5
    Wonderful .we enjoyed everything
    Traveled in August 2019
  • A
    November 13th, 2019
    5
    It was a fantastic experience in a lovely country
    Traveled in November 2019
  • K
    November 10th, 2019
    4.5
    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
  • 4-Day Cultural & Scenic Tour: Southern Albania's Best | Berat Gjirokaster Butrint |Riviera reviewer 10
    September 11th, 2019
    5
    I used this tour operator to explore Albania and it was a good choice. Every one is so professional and very helpful....
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    Traveled in September 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 AlbaniaOperatorWritten 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 AlbaniaOperatorWritten 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?

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    • Visit AlbaniaOperatorWritten 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?

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    • Visit AlbaniaOperatorWritten 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?

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    • Visit AlbaniaOperatorWritten 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 AlbaniaOperatorWritten 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?

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    • Visit AlbaniaOperatorWritten 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?

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    • Visit AlbaniaOperatorWritten 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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    • Visit AlbaniaOperatorWritten 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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    • Visit AlbaniaOperatorWritten May 2024

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

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Visit Albania. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Visit Albania will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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