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Albania’s Gems: Authentic Gjirokastra and Scenic Përmet

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Tirana

    Arrival in Tirana
    Start point
    Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant with drink included)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Opera)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Tirana including Bunk'Art, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and Skanderbeg Square (depends on flight schedule)
    Landmarks
    Bunk'Art
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
    Skanderbeg Square
  3. Day 2

    Apollonia to Gjirokastra

    Apollonia to Gjirokastra
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Kalemi 2)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Apollonia ancient city with exploration
    • Guided tour of Gjirokastra Castle and Museum of Weapons
    • Visit to Skenduli House

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in the Old Bazaar (free time)
    • Dinner at a neighborhood restaurant (free evening)
    Landmarks
    Apollonia
    Gjirokastra Castle
    Skenduli House
    Gjirokastra Old Bazaar
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  4. Day 3

    Traditional Cooking Class in Lazarat - Përmet

    Traditional Cooking Class in Lazarat - Përmet
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with rural family including traditional Albanian dishes from cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Përmet)

    Included Activities

    • Dressing in traditional Albanian attire experience
    • Visit to Saint Mary Church in Labova e Kryqit
    • Traditional cooking class with rural family in Lazarat village
    • Home-cooked lunch with local family

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Përmet city center
    • Dinner at a traditional restaurant (evening free time)
    Landmarks
    Saint Mary Church
    Lazarat village
    Vjosa River canyon
  5. Day 4

    Bënja Thermal Waters - Tirana

    Bënja Thermal Waters - Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Opera)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Leusa village and visit to Saint Mary's Church
    • Exploration of Katiu Bridge
    • Visit to Langarica Canyon
    • Bënja thermal waters experience

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at restaurants in Bënja area (free time)
    • Evening exploration and dinner in Tirana (free evening)
    Landmarks
    Saint Mary's Church
    Katiu Bridge
    Langarica Canyon
    Bënja thermal waters
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  6. Day 5

    Departure from Tirana

    Departure from Tirana
    End point
    Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city walk across Tirana (depending on departure time)
    • Visit to Tirana Castle
    • Shopping for souvenirs and local products
    Landmarks
    Tirana Castle

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  • Anne-Marie5.0June 2026
    Really lovely short tour of Albania, staying in castles, eating at some wonderfully scenic agrotourism sites.
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    Fantastic experience. Probably the best food I have ever had I'm my life (I'm vegetarian but all others on tour...
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      Unfortunately, we are not able to provide visa invitation letters. What we can provide is a confirmed tour booking, including a detailed tour itinerary and program with information about the daily schedule, hotel accommodations, and the services included in the package. If these documents are accepted by the embassy for your visa application, you are welcome to use them as supporting documents.

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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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    • For any tour departing before November 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Up Albania. 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 50 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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