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Family Albania Adventure

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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 should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 7+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Austria), Hotel (Hotel Albanopolis (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Blloku District near Grand Park
    • Visit Grand Park and Church of St. Procopius ruins
    • Browse Pazari i Ri open-air market for local produce and specialties
    • Dinner with tour group (optional)
    Landmarks
    Blloku District
    Grand Park
    Church of St. Procopius
    Pazari i Ri
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Tirana to Gjirokaster

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop at River Vjosa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Rose Garden), Hotel (Hotel Rose Garden (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gjirokaster castle
    • Explore Old Bazaar area

    Optional Activities

    • Wild swim in River Vjosa
    Landmarks
    Gjirokaster Castle
    River Vjosa
    Old Bazaar, Gjirokaster
  3. Day 3

    Vjosa River - Kelcyra Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Albanian fare at roadside guesthouse)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Rose Garden), Hotel (Hotel Rose Garden (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Vjosa River rafting
    • Hike in Kelcyra Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in natural thermal pools at Katiu bridge
    Landmarks
    Vjosa River
    Nemerçka Mountain
    Kelcyra Gorge
    River Benja
    Katiu Ottoman Bridge
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  4. Day 4

    Gjirokaster to Himara Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop combined with swimming at beaches near Porto Palermo)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along the Albanian Riviera coastal road
    • Visit Ali Pasha fortress and explore its rooms and tunnels
    • Swimming at Porto Palermo Bay area beaches
    Landmarks
    Ali Pasha Fortress
    Porto Palermo Bay
    Albanian Riviera
  5. Day 5

    Himara Bay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Himara Castle ruins and explore Orthodox churches within the castle walls
    • Hike from Himara Castle back to hotel (9 kilometres/5.6 miles, approximately 2.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Himara Castle
    Livhadi Bay
  6. Day 6

    Vlora

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at one of the most beautiful beaches of the Karaburun Peninsula)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Partners (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Rib boat ride across Karaburun and Sazan Island Maritime Park
    • Visit Haxhi Ali Cave
    • Swim at Karaburun Peninsula beach
    • Lunch at one of the peninsula's beaches

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sazan Island (depending on local situation)
    • Taxi to Vlora city centre
    • Visit Vlora Old Town
    • Visit Muradie Mosque
    • Visit Independence Monument
    • Visit Museum of Independence
    • Dinner at promenade restaurants
    Landmarks
    Haxhi Ali Cave
    Karaburun Peninsula
    Sazan Island
    Muradie Mosque
    Independence Monument
    Museum of Independence
    Vlora Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Vlora to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Austria), Hotel (Hotel Albanopolis (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO archaeological site of Apollonia
    • Cable car ride to Mt Dajti
    • Djati Adventure Park obstacle courses

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner in Tirana
    Landmarks
    Apollonia Archaeological Site
    Mt Dajti
    Djati Adventure Park
    Port of Durrës
  8. Day 8

    Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Peter
    June 26th, 2025
    Tesi the guide was good. The only criticism I have is that she gave us too many options: when some people took one...
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  • Muhammad
    May 25th, 2025
    It was a good experience. Beautiful scenery. Delicious food. Accommodation was comfortable and central to all...
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  • Robin
    October 15th, 2024
    This was a nice itinerary, and the guide was excellent. Unfortunately, the tour was too short, and would have been...
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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.
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    • 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.
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