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The best of Albania - 5 Days from Tirana to Berat UNESCO, Ksamil Beach, Kruja castle, Shala River, Bovilla lake & Gjirokastra

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Operator: Smart Tour Albania
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 8 - 40
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana - Kruja - Tirana
Start point
Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi 41, 1000 Tiranë, Albania (Please wait for the tour guide in front of Luara Bakery cofee shop. , 09:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (Starlight Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Kruja Castle and Skanderbeg's Museum
- Explore Old Bazaar (40 minutes free time)
- Visit Sari Salltik holy site and cave
Optional Activities
- Ethnographic Museum (6 euro per person)
Landmarks
Kruja Castle
Skanderbeg's Museum
Old Bazaar of Kruja
Sari Salltik
Day 2
Tirana - Shala River - Tirana
Accommodation
Hotel (Starlight Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Boat ride through gorges and lakes to Shala River (approximately 1 hour)
- Swimming in Shala River
Optional Activities
- 45-minute mountain hike to viewpoint at Shala River
Landmarks
Komani Lake
Shala River
Drini Valley
Day 3
Tirana - Berat - Tirana
Accommodation
Hotel (Starlight Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Stop at Belshi Lake
- Explore Berat Castle and Byzantine churches
- Wander through Mangalemi and Gorica old quarters
- Cross Gorica Bridge
Optional Activities
- Onufri Museum (5 euro per person)
Landmarks
Belshi Lake
Berat Castle
Onufri Museum
Mangalemi Quarter
Gorica Quarter
Gorica Bridge
Osumi River
Day 4
Tirana - Lake Bovilla - Tirana
Accommodation
Hotel (Starlight Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Lake Bovilla scenic viewing
- Gamti Mountain hiking (approximately 40 minutes to viewpoint)
- River swimming
Landmarks
Lake Bovilla
Gamti Mountain
Day 5
Tirana - Gjirokastra - Ksamil Beach - Tirana
End point
Rruga Shenasi Dishnica 9, 1000 Tiranë, Albania (We dropp you off at the same place at Luara Bakery, near the new bazaar area. , 18:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (Starlight Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided introduction to Gjirokastra history
- Explore Gjirokastra old town (free time)
- Visit old bazaar in Gjirokastra (free time)
- Beach time at Ksamil
Optional Activities
- Small boat rental to visit nearby islands (Ksamil)
Landmarks
Gjirokastra Old Town
Gjirokastra Old Bazaar
Ksamil Beach

Landmarks
Kruja Castle
Skanderbeg's Museum
Old Bazaar of Kruja
Sari Salltik

Landmarks
Komani Lake
Shala River
Drini Valley

Landmarks
Belshi Lake
Berat Castle
Onufri Museum
Mangalemi Quarter
Gorica Quarter
Gorica Bridge
Osumi River

Landmarks
Lake Bovilla
Gamti Mountain

Landmarks
Gjirokastra Old Town
Gjirokastra Old Bazaar
Ksamil Beach

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Meals
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Starlight Hotel or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Smart Tour Albania

5.0

(7 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

2 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

33%

We are a group of nature enthusiasts, who love to visit the natural beauties...

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Reviews from other tours by Smart Tour Albania

Tour Operator
5.0

Abdullah
June 25th, 2025
5.0
This is a must to do if you are visiting Albania. It is one-day and you will love the breathtaking views of the lake,...
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Vera
May 19th, 2025
5.0
It was great, the tour guide was very helpful in all ways to give our big group the best experience!
Bill
May 15th, 2025
5.0
We had a fantastic day trip. Was nice to get up in the mountain.seeing the real beauty of Albania.

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Asked on December 7th, 2025
Is it possible to get a Visa Invitation Letter for a 5-day tour of Albania?
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- Smart Tour AlbaniaOperator•Written December 2025
  Unfortunately we do not provide invitation letters. We do not have the expertise to do it therefore we do not offer it.

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Tour ID: 307657

Currency
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Albania
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
Type E
Albania
Type F
Albania
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 April 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Smart Tour 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 60 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 Smart Tour Albania will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Smart Tour Albania" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Smart Tour Albania. Please familiarize yourself with the Smart Tour Albania payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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The best of Albania - 5 Days from Tirana to Berat UNESCO, Ksamil Beach, Kruja castle, Shala River, Bovilla lake & Gjirokastra

Itinerary

Tirana - Kruja - Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tirana - Shala River - Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tirana - Berat - Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tirana - Lake Bovilla - Tirana

Included Activities

Tirana - Gjirokastra - Ksamil Beach - Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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