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Walking Albania's Coastal Trails

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Start and end in Tirana

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Operator: Explore!
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Theatro (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit House of Leaves museum (Cold War surveillance museum)
- Explore Pazari i Ri open-air market
- Dinner with tour leader and group
Landmarks
House of Leaves
Pazari i Ri
Day 2
Sheriste Village - Kanina Castle - Vlora
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Partners (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk from Sheriste Village to Kanina Castle (4km/2.5 miles, approximately 1 hour, 250m ascent/descent)
Optional Activities
- Visit Zvernec Monastery Island
- Evening stroll along Lungomare promenade
- Lunch at traditional restaurant after walk
Landmarks
Kanina Castle
Zvernec Monastery Island
Lungomare
Day 3
Vlora to Himara
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at a roadside restaurant with panoramic views)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike along Karaburun Peninsula in Karaburun Sazan Maritime Park
- Lunch at roadside restaurant with panoramic views
Landmarks
Karaburun Peninsula
Karaburun Sazan Maritime Park
Himara Bay
Day 4
Himara
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Gjipe Bay
- Hike along coast to Livadi Bay and Old Himara
- Exploration of Old Himara village and Byzantine castle ruins
Optional Activities
- Kayak or paddle board rental (in season)
Landmarks
Gjipe Bay
Livadi Bay
Old Himara
Old Himara Castle
Day 5
Himara
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike from Lukove to Buneci Beach and along Prisoner Trail
- Hike along pebbled shore to Borsch with panoramic sea views
Landmarks
Lukove
Buneci Beach
Borsch
Albanian Riviera
Day 6
Himara
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Chimaera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike through Kudhes village
- Hike via ancient shepherd's trail to Old Qeparo
- Swim at Qeparo beach
Landmarks
Kudhes
Old Qeparo
Qeparo
Corfu
Day 7
Himara to Tirana
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Theatro (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Ali Pasha Fortress including rooms, tunnels, and terrace
- Orientation walk in Tirana city center
Optional Activities
- Group dinner in Tirana
Landmarks
Ali Pasha Fortress
Porto Palermo
Day 8
Tirana
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Tirana Airport (TIA)

Landmarks
House of Leaves
Pazari i Ri

Landmarks
Kanina Castle
Zvernec Monastery Island
Lungomare

Landmarks
Karaburun Peninsula
Karaburun Sazan Maritime Park
Himara Bay

Landmarks
Gjipe Bay
Livadi Bay
Old Himara
Old Himara Castle

Landmarks
Lukove
Buneci Beach
Borsch
Albanian Riviera

Landmarks
Kudhes
Old Qeparo
Qeparo
Corfu

Landmarks
Ali Pasha Fortress
Porto Palermo

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Hotel Theatro (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 7
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day 2
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Itinerary
4.0
Transport
2.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.5

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Peter
June 26th, 2025
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Tesi the guide was good. The only criticism I have is that she gave us too many options: when some people took one...
Tesi the guide was good. The only criticism I have is that she gave us too many options: when some people took one option and others another, arrangements became complex. I suggest that the approach should be 'This is what we're going to do. If anybody would like to do something else, let me know'. There should not have been a big hike on the first day, when many people were still suffering from the effects of travel. Although the driver was very helpful, the air-conditioning on the bus did not work well, and the bus was very slow on the last day.Show more
Traveled in June 2025
Reply from: Explore!
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad to hear you found Tesi to be a good guide. I appreciate your thoughtful comments—it's helpful to know that having too many options created some logistical challenges, and your suggestion about a clearer default plan makes a lot of sense. Noted also on the first day's hike; we’ll certainly reconsider the pacing in future itineraries, especially after long travel days. I'll also pass along your comments regarding the bus—both the air-conditioning issue and the slow journey on the last day—so we can look into improvements there as well. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
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- 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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Walking Albania's Coastal Trails

Itinerary

Tirana

Optional Activities

Sheriste Village - Kanina Castle - Vlora

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vlora to Himara

Included Activities

Himara

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Himara

Included Activities

Himara

Included Activities

Himara to Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tirana

Optional Activities

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