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
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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: Other languages on request: Italian
Group Size 4 - 18
Ages 14+

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Itinerary

Day 1
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 (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
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Alpeta winery)
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Mussel tasting lunch featuring mussels as the main ingredient)
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared during culinary experience with local family), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Opera)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dhoksat village
- Visit to local family
- Culinary experience
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks
Dhoksat
Day 9
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
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Days 1, 8
Hotel Mozart
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day 2
Hotel Mangalemi
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day 3
Hotel Sofo Llogara
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day 4
Hotel Kaonia
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day 5
Hotel Kalemi 2
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Asked on January 18th, 2026
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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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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- For any tour departing before July 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Up 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 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Timeless Albania: Coast to Countryside

Itinerary

Tirana

Included Activities

Tirana to Shkodra

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Shkodra to Berat

Included Activities

Berat

Included Activities

Llogara to Saranda

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Butrint - Gjirokaster

Included Activities

Gjirokastra

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Gjirokastra to Tirana

Included Activities

Tirana

Optional Activities

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