Is April 18 guaranteed departure? How many people have signed up? Coach bus transportation? The itinerary doesn't specify how much time spent on each site so is it crunched schedule or medium-paced or relaxed? early morning wake up? long day?

Unfortunately, the 18 April 2026 departure is not yet guaranteed. The guaranteed departure with available places is 13 June 2026, which already has 9 confirmed participants (from Australia and the UK). Transportation is by a modern, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz 16-seat van. Regarding the itinerary, exact time spent at each site may vary due to factors such as weather, traffic, and group dynamics. Overall, the tour is medium-paced, with most days starting around 08:30–09:30 and finishing by 16:30–17:30. There is generally free time in the late afternoons and evenings for relaxation. Only a couple of days (such as Day 3 and Day 8) are slightly longer. If you prefer an April departure, we can organize the tour with a minimum of 4 participants, so if you are able to gather 3 additional people, this would be an ideal option.

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Timeless Albania: Coast to Countryside

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Start and end in Tirana

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Operator: Up Albania
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 4 - 18
Ages 14+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Tirana
Tirana
Start point
Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner with authentic Albanian cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Opera)
Included Activities
- Guided city walk of Tirana
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Visit Bunk'Art 2
- Explore Blloku district
- Pass by Pyramid of Tirana
Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Bunk'Art 2
Pyramid of Tirana
Blloku District
Day 2
Tirana to Shkodra
Tirana to Shkodra
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Mozart)
Included Activities
- Morning stroll in Tirana
- Visit to Mrizi i Zanave agritourism
- Visit to Marubi National Museum of Photography
- Visit to Mesi Bridge
- Visit to Venice Art Masks Factory
Optional Activities
- Traditional restaurant for dinner
- Leisure stroll in Shkodra
Landmarks
Mrizi i Zanave
Marubi National Museum of Photography
Mesi Bridge
Venice Art Masks Factory
Day 3
Shkodra to Berat
Shkodra to Berat
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Mangalemi)
Included Activities
- Visit to Skanderbeg Museum
- Explore Old Bazaar in Kruja
- Qeleshe demonstration
Landmarks
Skanderbeg Museum
Old Bazaar in Kruja
Day 4
Berat
Berat
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Alpeta winery)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Sofo Llogara)
Included Activities
- Visit to Berat Castle
- Visit to St. Mary Church
- Visit to Onufri Museum
- Visit to Alpeta winery with wine tasting
- Visit to Apollonia archaeological site
Landmarks
Berat Castle
St. Mary Church
Onufri Museum
Alpeta
Apollonia
Day 5
Llogara to Saranda
Llogara to Saranda
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Kaonia)
Included Activities
- Nature exploration walk
- Scenic drive through Llogara Pass
- Visit to Ali Pasha Castle
- Beach time
Optional Activities
- Swimming and bathing at the beach
- Dinner at local seafood restaurant in Saranda
- Stroll along Saranda promenade
Landmarks
Llogara Pass
Ali Pasha Castle
Upper Qeparo
Day 6
Butrint - Gjirokaster
Butrint - Gjirokaster
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Mussel tasting lunch featuring mussels as the main ingredient)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Kalemi 2)
Included Activities
- Visit Butrint UNESCO World Heritage site
- Mussel farming tour on Lake Butrint with local guides
- Mussel tasting lunch
- Cooking experience in Kalivoi preparing mussel dishes
- Visit Blue Eye natural spring
Landmarks
Butrint
Lake Butrint
Blue Eye
Day 7
Gjirokastra
Gjirokastra
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Kalemi 2)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gjirokastra Castle
- Visit to Skenduli House
- Explore Old Bazaar
- Visit to Saint Mary Church in Labova e Kryqit
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch
- Free time in Old Bazaar
Landmarks
Gjirokastra Castle
Skenduli House
Old Bazaar
Saint Mary Church
Day 8
Gjirokastra to Tirana
Gjirokastra to Tirana
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared during culinary experience with local family), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Opera)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dhoksat village
- Visit to local family
- Culinary experience
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks
Dhoksat
Day 9
Tirana
Tirana
End point
Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Tirana

Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Bunk'Art 2
Pyramid of Tirana
Blloku District

Landmarks
Mrizi i Zanave
Marubi National Museum of Photography
Mesi Bridge
Venice Art Masks Factory

Landmarks
Skanderbeg Museum
Old Bazaar in Kruja

Landmarks
Berat Castle
St. Mary Church
Onufri Museum
Alpeta
Apollonia

Landmarks
Llogara Pass
Ali Pasha Castle
Upper Qeparo

Landmarks
Butrint
Lake Butrint
Blue Eye

Landmarks
Gjirokastra Castle
Skenduli House
Old Bazaar
Saint Mary Church

Landmarks
Dhoksat

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Hotel Opera
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 8
Hotel Mozart
Hotel 4*
day 2
Hotel Mangalemi
Hotel 4*
day 3
Hotel Sofo Llogara
Hotel 4*
day 4
Hotel Kaonia
Hotel 3*
day 5
Hotel Kalemi 2
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7

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Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
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5.0

erdit5.0•July 2026
We had such a great time on the Timeless Albania Tour! Honestly, we didn't know what to expect, but Albania...
We had such a great time on the Timeless Albania Tour! Honestly, we didn't know what to expect, but Albania completely surprised us. Every day was different, with beautiful scenery, amazing food, and so many interesting places to explore. Everything was really well organized, and our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip so much fun. We'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone thinking about visiting Albania!Show more
Traveled in July 2026
Reply from: Up Albania
Thank you very much Erdit
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Steve5.0•June 2026
Fantastic tour and the communication with UpAlbania before arriving was exceptional. For me a little too much history...
Fantastic tour and the communication with UpAlbania before arriving was exceptional. For me a little too much history on this one but all others on the group loved the history. My favourite part was food and wine and amazing views. Accomodation was also excellent. Great job, highly recommended.Show more
Traveled in June 2026
Reply from: Up Albania
Thanks so much, Steve! 😊 I'm really happy you enjoyed the trip. It was great having you with us.
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Derek5.0•June 2026
Very knowledgeable guide. Great accommodation. Albania was a fascinating country to explore.
Traveled in June 2026
Reply from: Up Albania
Thanks so much, Derek! 😊 Really glad you enjoyed your time in Albania. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again someday! Up Albania Team!
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Is April 18 guaranteed departure? How many people have signed up? Coach bus transportation? The itinerary doesn't specify how much time spent on each site so is it crunched schedule or medium-paced or relaxed? early morning wake up? long day?
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- Up AlbaniaOperator•Written January 2026
  Unfortunately, the 18 April 2026 departure is not yet guaranteed. The guaranteed departure with available places is 13 June 2026, which already has 9 confirmed participants (from Australia and the UK). Transportation is by a modern, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz 16-seat van. Regarding the itinerary, exact time spent at each site may vary due to factors such as weather, traffic, and group dynamics. Overall, the tour is medium-paced, with most days starting around 08:30–09:30 and finishing by 16:30–17:30. There is generally free time in the late afternoons and evenings for relaxation. Only a couple of days (such as Day 3 and Day 8) are slightly longer. If you prefer an April departure, we can organize the tour with a minimum of 4 participants, so if you are able to gather 3 additional people, this would be an ideal option.

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