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Exploring Albania: A 6-Day Private Tour of Nature, Culture, and Adventure

6 days
Start and end in Tirana
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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
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rozafa Castle - Shkodër

    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Pick up anywhere near Tirana , 07:30 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mozart Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Krujë city and learn about Scanderbeg's history
    • Tour Rozafa Castle
    • Explore Shkodër city including the 'Pedonale'
    • Visit Shiroke village on Shkodra Lake shores
    Landmarks
    Krujë
    Rozafa Castle
    Shkodër
    Shkodra Lake
    Shiroke
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  2. Day 2

    Berat

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Berat Castle Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Durrës, historic Adriatic coastal city
    • Explore UNESCO Berat city
    • Tour heritage neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica
    • Visit Berat Castle with Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques
    • Try traditional Gliko and Turkish coffee at a local guest house
    Landmarks
    Durrës
    Berat
    Berat Castle
    Mangalem
    Gorica
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  3. Day 3

    Berat

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Berat Castle Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting tour at a local winery featuring Albanian wines
    • Half-day tour to Osumi Canyons from Berat
    Landmarks
    Osumi Canyons
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  4. Day 4

    Berat to Gjirokastër

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Old Bazaar of Gjirokastër
    • Tour the Silver Castle (Gjirokastër Fortress)
    Landmarks
    Gjirokastër
    Old Bazaar of Gjirokastër
    Silver Castle
    Vjosa River
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  5. Day 5

    Sarandë - Himarë

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dine Apartments )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sarandë coastal city
    Landmarks
    Sarandë
    Himarë
    Albanian Riviera
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  6. Day 6

    Llogara - Vlorë - Zvernec Island - Tirana

    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Drop off anywhere near Tirana , 15:00 - 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Free time in Himarë
    • Stop at Llogara National Park with paraglider viewpoint
    • Visit Vlorë city and the Lungomare promenade
    • Visit Zvernec Island and Byzantine Zvernec Monastery
    • View migrating flamingos in Narta Lagoon
    Landmarks
    Llogara National Park
    Vlorë
    Lungomare
    Zvernec Island
    Zvernec Monastery
    Narta Lagoon
    Dhermi
    Tirana
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Rating
5(58 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 18 Reviews
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    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
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    June 2nd, 2026
    We travelled with Zeni, who was very knowledgable and passionate about all things Albania and had good local contacts...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Local Friends Albania
    Dear David, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed travelling with Zeni and that his knowledge, passion, and local recommendations made the trip special. We are also glad you appreciated the accommodation and our flexibility during your family situation. It was a pleasure to host you in Albania, and we truly hope to welcome you again in the future. Warm regards, Skerdi & Local Friends Albania
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    May 28th, 2026
    Elvis was a great driver and guide. We stayed in good, clean, well located places and the itinerary was flexible. We...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Local Friends Albania
    Dear Anna, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing Local Friends Albania for your 6-day private tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary, the flexibility, the accommodations, and especially the experience with Elvis as your driver and guide. It is always our goal to show not only the main highlights, but also authentic local places and experiences that make Albania special. We are glad you loved the places you visited and the local food stops along the way. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Albania again in the future. Warm regards, Local Friends Albania
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  • A
    June 4th, 2025
    What an Epic Albanian Adventure with Skardy and Local Friends Albania! Seriously, if you're thinking about visiting...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • Exploring Albania: A 6-Day Private Tour of Nature, Culture, and Adventure reviewer 4
    May 24th, 2025
    Everything was excellent - food, hotels, people, prices. Knowledge of our driver was really great. I think we have...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • B
    May 13th, 2025
    Wow, we just had the best 6 day private tour of Albania, from the minute our guide Zeni picked us up to the moment he...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Local Friends Albania
    Thank you for tour review we appreciate your feedback and are happy to see that you have enjoyed the experience
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  • Exploring Albania: A 6-Day Private Tour of Nature, Culture, and Adventure reviewer 6
    March 22nd, 2025
    Such an awesome experience
    Traveled in March 2025
  • Exploring Albania: A 6-Day Private Tour of Nature, Culture, and Adventure reviewer 7
    February 19th, 2025
    On this 6 day tour of Albania we had the opportunity to see us much of Albania as possible. Our guide was very gentle...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • Exploring Albania: A 6-Day Private Tour of Nature, Culture, and Adventure reviewer 8
    February 13th, 2025
    Just got back from the 6-Day Tour and wow – what an experience! From stunning beaches to gorgeous mountain hikes,...
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    Traveled in January 2025
  • Exploring Albania: A 6-Day Private Tour of Nature, Culture, and Adventure reviewer 9
    February 1st, 2025
    The 6-day tour of Albania with Local Friends Albania was an incredible experience! As a couple, we loved the mix of...
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    Traveled in February 2025
  • Exploring Albania: A 6-Day Private Tour of Nature, Culture, and Adventure reviewer 10
    January 29th, 2025
    This 6-day tour was a perfect blend of exploration, adventure, and relaxation. The itinerary struck a great balance,...
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    Traveled in January 2025

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  • Vaccines
    • 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 July 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 2nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Local Friends 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 10 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 Local Friends Albania will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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