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Albania Beaches and Peaks (Classic Group)

8 days
Start and end in Tirana
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Albania Beaches and Peaks (Classic Group) - Contiki
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner with warm stews, pies and breads)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Albanian cuisine (warm stews, pies and breads)
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  2. Day 2

    Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation tour of Tirana's historical buildings with local guide
    • Familiarization with city landmarks and best local coffee spots
  3. Day 3

    Tirana to Vlora

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Partner (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Boat tour to the National Marine Park with views of rugged coastlines and lush green hills
    Landmarks
    Albanian Riviera
    National Marine Park
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  4. Day 4

    Vlora - Himara - Porto Palermo Bay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Partner (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Himara beaches and streets
    • Visit to Porto Palermo Bay with fortress of Ali Pasha Tepelena (Lio of Yannina)
    • Traditional Albanian Iso-Polyphony performance (UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a traditional family-owned restaurant inside a vineyard with wine pairing
    Landmarks
    Himara
    Porto Palermo Bay
    Fortress of Ali Pasha Tepelena
  5. Day 5

    Vlora to Fishta to Shkodra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Wholesome organic lunch at Mrizi i Zanave with vineyard views, featuring local ingredients where staff explain the provenance of each item)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tradita (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Homegrown organic lunch at Mrizi i Zanave with vineyard views and education on sustainable farming and local ingredients
    Landmarks
    Fishta
  6. Day 6

    Shkodra to Koman to Valbona

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty dinner at the guesthouse)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Breezy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry cruise across Lake Komani with views of valleys and surrounding hills
    • 3-hour hiking excursion in Valbona National Park with views of rivers, valleys and rocky cliffs
    Landmarks
    Lake Komani
    Valbona National Park
  7. Day 7

    Valbona to Prizren to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Prizren with Ottoman architecture, rivers, and local artefacts

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local restaurant in Tirana with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Prizren
  8. Day 8

    Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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 June 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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 65 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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