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Albania Beaches and Peaks (Classic)

8 days
Start and end in Tirana
4.7
6,248 traveler reviews
Albania Beaches and Peaks (Classic) - Contiki

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 40
Ages 18-35
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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
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  2. Day 2

    Tirana

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

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Tirana with local guide - landmarks and city highlights
    • Visit to Bunk'Art underground bunker museum - Cold War history and communist era exhibits
    Landmarks
    Bunk'Art
  3. Day 3

    Tirana to Vlora

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

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from Tirana to Vlora

    Optional Activities

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

    Vlora - Himara - Porto Palermo Bay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Partner (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Beach exploration in Himara
    • Visit to Porto Palermo Bay fortress (Lio of Yannina castle)
    • Iso-Polyphony performance - traditional Albanian folk music

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at traditional family-owned restaurant in vineyard (suggested activity)
    Landmarks
    Porto Palermo Bay
    Lio of Yannina Fortress
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  5. Day 5

    Vlora - Fistë - Shkodër

    Meals
    Lunch (Wholesome organic lunch at Mrizi i Zanave with locally-sourced ingredients and sustainable farming education)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tradita (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Mrizi i Zanave farm restaurant - organic, locally-sourced cuisine with sustainable farming education
    Landmarks
    Mrizi i Zanave
  6. Day 6

    Shkodër - Koman - Valbona

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

    Included Activities

    • Ferry cruise on Lake Komani to Feirya
    • Coach transfer to Valbona
    • Afternoon hike in Valbona National Park - approximately 3 hours with natural scenery
    Landmarks
    Lake Komani
    Valbona National Park
  7. Day 7

    Valbona - Prizren - Tirana

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Prizren - Ottoman architecture and local exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local restaurant in Tirana with group members
    Landmarks
    Prizren
  8. Day 8

    Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 291618

  • Currencies
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    Albania
    Euro
    Kosovo
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Albania and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania and Kosovo
  • 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 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 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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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

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