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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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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

    • Orientation tour around Tirana with local guide
    • Welcome dinner at 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

    • Guided tour of Tirana's historical buildings with local guide
    • Visit to Bunk'Art underground bunker museum featuring Cold War history and Albanian communist era art
    Landmarks
    Bunk'Art
  3. Day 3

    Tirana to Vlora

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

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Vlora
    • Beach time at Albanian Riviera

    Optional Activities

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

    Vlora - Himara - Porto Palermo Bay - Vlora

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Partner (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Beach time in Himara
    • Visit to Porto Palermo Bay and fortress of Ali Pash Tepelena
    • Traditional Albanian Iso-Polyphony performance (folk music)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at traditional family-owned restaurant in vineyard
    Landmarks
    Himara
    Porto Palermo Bay
    Fortress of Ali Pash Tepelena
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  5. Day 5

    Vlora to Fiskardo to Shkoder

    Meals
    Lunch (Wholesome organic lunch at Mrizi i Zanave where waiters explain the origin of each local ingredient, with vineyard views as backdrop)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tradita (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Fiskardo
    • Organic lunch at Mrizi i Zanave with sustainable farming orientation
    • Coach transfer to Shkoder
    Landmarks
    Fiskardo
    Mrizi i Zanave
  6. Day 6

    Shkoder to Koman to Valbona

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Breezy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry cruise along Lake Komani
    • Coach transfer to Valbona
    • Afternoon hiking in Valbona National Park (3 hours)
    • Dinner at guesthouse
    Landmarks
    Lake Komani
    Valbona National Park
  7. Day 7

    Valbona to Prizren to Tirana

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Prizren with exploration of Ottoman architecture
    • Coach transfer to Tirana

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at restaurant in Tirana with local cuisine
    Landmarks
    Prizren
  8. Day 8

    Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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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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  • 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 15th, 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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