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Albania Beaches & Mountains (Classic)

8 days

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Start and end in Tirana

4.7

6,314 reviews

Albania Beaches & Mountains (Classic) - Contiki

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 40
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana
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
Day 2
Tirana
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
Day 3
Tirana to Vlora
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
Day 4
Vlora - Himara - Porto Palermo Bay
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
Day 5
Vlora - Fistë - Shkodër
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
Day 6
Shkodër - Koman - Valbona
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
Day 7
Valbona - Prizren - Tirana
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
Day 8
Tirana
Tirana
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Bunk'Art

Landmarks
Porto Palermo Bay
Lio of Yannina Fortress

Landmarks
Mrizi i Zanave

Landmarks
Lake Komani
Valbona National Park

Landmarks
Prizren

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 7
Hotel Partner (or similar)
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Hotel Tradita (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Hotel Breezy (or similar)
Hotel
day 6

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Rating: 4.7(6,314 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 96%
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Tour Operator
4.7

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June 1st, 2026
Led by Thomas
Tom was an absolutely outstanding tour guide and truly went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best...
Tom was an absolutely outstanding tour guide and truly went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best possible experience. From the moment the tour started, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive to everyone’s needs. His enthusiasm, sense of humour, and genuine passion for what he does made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. What stood out most was how much effort Tom put into making sure every person felt included and had a great time. He was always happy to answer questions, share interesting facts, and offer recommendations that made the experience even more memorable. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble for him. Thanks to Tom’s dedication and positive attitude, our trip was not only smooth and well-organised but also one we’ll remember for a long time. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic tour guide. Thank you, Tom, for making our trip so special! XxShow more
Lianna
May 22nd, 2026
Led by Thomas
I’ve been on many contikis and this one was one of the best by far. Tom was an amazing trip manager! He made...
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Scott
May 21st, 2026
Led by Thomas
For my first Contiki Tour, and my partner’s first time properly travelling internationally, Tom was amazing. He was...
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Tour ID: 291618

Currencies
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Albania
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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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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.
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- For any tour departing before September 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 11th, 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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Albania Beaches & Mountains (Classic)

Itinerary

Tirana

Included Activities

Tirana

Included Activities

Tirana to Vlora

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vlora - Himara - Porto Palermo Bay

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vlora - Fistë - Shkodër

Included Activities

Shkodër - Koman - Valbona

Included Activities

Valbona - Prizren - Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tirana

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