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North & South Albania: A 5 Day Tour

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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 2 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kruja - Shkodra

    Kruja - Shkodra
    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (The standard pick-up arrangement for this tour is from your hotel or accommodation within Tirana at 9:00 AM., 08:30 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (IKONA HOTEL), Hotel 4* (Thethi Paradise)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kruja Bazaar
    • Walking tour within Kruja castle walls
    • Ascend to summit of Kruja mountain (1100 meters elevation)
    • Visit Rozafa Castle
    • Explore Shkodra city boulevard

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional lunch in Shiroka neighborhood by Lake Shkodra
    • Dinner at Frost of the Fairies restaurant
    Landmarks
    Kruja Bazaar
    Kruja Castle
    Kruja Mountain
    Rozafa Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Theth Village

    Theth Village
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Theatro Hotel), Hotel 4* (BOKA Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Albanian Alps with panoramic stops
    • Visit Church of Theth
    • Visit Reconciliation Tower in Theth
    • Hike to Blue Eye of Theth (approximately 45 minutes)

    Optional Activities

    • Grunas Waterfall hike - optional activity recommended only for participants with energy to continue hiking after main excursion
    Landmarks
    Albanian Alps
    Theth Village
    Church of Theth
    Reconciliation Tower
    Grunas Waterfall
    Blue Eye of Theth
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  3. Day 3

    Berat

    Berat
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Koroni Boutique Hotel), Hotel 4* (Merko Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Berat Castle
    • Walking tour of Berat Castle
    • Explore Mangalemi neighborhood
    • Visit city gate and former Pasha's residence
    • Visit Sultan's Mosque
    • Explore Berat boulevard
    • Visit Gorica Bridge
    • Explore old Gorica neighborhood
    • Wine Tasting Tour at local winery in Peshtan village

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Albanian lunch with local family inside the castle
    • Lunch at location with best views of Berat's old town
    • Coffee break in Belsh town
    • Dinner at the winery (can be accommodated upon request)
    Landmarks
    Berat Castle
    Mangalemi neighborhood
    Sultan's Mosque
    Gorica Bridge
    Gorica neighborhood
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  4. Day 4

    Gjirokastra - Saranda

    Gjirokastra - Saranda
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Iliria Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gjirokastra Bazaar
    • Visit Gjirokastra Castle
    • Explore Gjirokastra Castle museum
    • Explore Gjirokastra Castle old prison
    • Visit clock tower at Gjirokastra Castle
    • Visit Blue Eye natural site
    • Visit Lekursi Castle in Saranda
    • Watch sunset views from Lekursi Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Zekate House (local fortress house) - not included in price
    Landmarks
    Gjirokastra Bazaar
    Gjirokastra Castle
    Zekate House
    Blue Eye
    Lekursi Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Saranda - Ksamil - Albanian Riviera

    Saranda - Ksamil - Albanian Riviera
    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel you have booked for your post-tour accommodation on the final night.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Experience Ksamil Village shoreline
    • Visit Butrinti Archaeological Park (UNESCO protected site)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ksamil Islands independently during free beach time
    • Swim to first island
    • Take boat to visit Ksamil Islands
    • Explore Albanian Riviera beaches (Porto Palermo, Dhermi, etc.)
    Landmarks
    Ksamil Village
    Ksamil Islands
    Butrinti
    Porto Palermo
    Dhermi
    Albanian Riviera
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4.5
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    4.5
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
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    July 6th, 2026
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    A very knowledgeable and communicative driver/guide—5 stars for that. The four hotels varied greatly in quality,...
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  • D
    June 30th, 2026
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    Highly adaptable to our last-minute requests
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  • K
    June 29th, 2026
    Great tour. Packed a lot into the x5 days. Our guide Xhotan (Jonathan) was knowledgeable and very flexible for our...
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  • M
    June 18th, 2026
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    The tour was a great way to get a feel for the country. Anest, our driver and guide, did a great job.
    Traveled in June 2026
  • F
    June 16th, 2026
    I have been on several groups tours but sadly this one fell short. The company Albania Inbound is not professionally...
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    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: Albania Inbound
    Hello Franceska, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding our North & South Albania in 5 Days tour. After carefully reviewing your comments, we would like to clarify a few points. First, we are unsure what you mean by the "finalised itinerary." The complete itinerary, including detailed descriptions and inclusions, is available on the tour page and in the brochure, which is automatically sent to all customers by email upon booking. Throughout the booking process, our team also responded promptly to any questions you had. Regarding the tour start, this particular itinerary does not begin from a single meeting point. Participants are picked up from their respective accommodations between 08:50 and 09:10. In your case, there were only five participants and three pickup locations, and we experienced no issues or delays during the collection process. Concerning the payment that was made outside the office, only one customer needed to pay for additional accommodation that was not included in the original booking. To avoid unnecessary delays and save time, we arranged for a staff member to meet the customer outside the building with a portable card payment terminal rather than requiring them to come up to our office on the eighth floor. With regard to your comments about the tour guide, Anest is one of our most experienced and knowledgeable guides. He follows a carefully planned schedule that balances guided explanations with ample free time for guests to explore independently. During the guided portions of the visits, participants are kindly asked to stay together so they can hear the historical and cultural explanations. Afterward, guests are given sufficient time to enjoy the sites at their own pace. Given the small group size of 5–7 participants, there is generally no need to rush anyone. We also discussed your feedback directly with Anest. He confirmed that he always makes an effort to answer guests' questions and does not intentionally leave inquiries unanswered. Based on our review, this aspect of your feedback does not appear to reflect the experience reported by others on the tour. On the contrary, based on the information and reports available to us, you appeared to be enjoying the tour until Day 4, until you insisted for the tour guide to pay an entrance fee for you of the value of 2.5 EUR, which you did not have included in the price. Although the fee was your responsibility, after your continued insistence we instructed the tour guide to cover the entrance fee to avoid further disruption and allow the tour to proceed smoothly. For these reasons, we believe certain aspects of your review may not accurately reflect the events that occurred during the tour. Nevertheless, we sincerely apologize for any part of the experience that did not meet your expectations. We value all feedback and continuously strive to improve our services. We appreciate that you chose to travel with us and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Albania in the future. Kind regards, Albania Inbound Team
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  • N
    June 10th, 2026
    The itinerary was very well organized allowing us to see a lot without feeling rushed. Every destination had...
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  • S
    April 24th, 2026
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    The trip was very nice, our guide Jeffrey looked after us wonderfully. He was always in a great mood and told us so...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Albania Inbound
    Hello Sabrina, Thank you for the wonderful comment. Welcome back and Happy Travels!
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  • S
    March 1st, 2026
    We visited Albania as a couple on a private tour and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The schedule was...
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    Traveled in February 2026
    Reply from: Albania Inbound
    Hello Sue, Thank you for the wonderfull comment. Welcome back and happy travels!
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  • D
    February 14th, 2026
    We had an amazing experience with our guide Henri. He was extremely patient and even took us to a few additional...
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    Traveled in February 2026
    Reply from: Albania Inbound
    Hello Dita, We are glad you enjoyed the tour. Happy travels!
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  • B
    January 29th, 2026
    Grateful to Anest for a fantastic tour and an experience we will never forget!
    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Albania Inbound
    Hello Brisella, Welcome back!
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    Simon

    Asked on June 4th, 2026

    Is the first hotel listed on the itinerary the "pick up" hotel? Are there pick ups and / or drop offs at the airport as well?

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    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten June 2026

      Pick ups at hotel unfortunately are not accommodated.

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      Simon

      TravelerWritten June 2026

      Where are the pickup and drop off points?

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      Simon

      TravelerWritten June 2026

      Sorry, forgot to ask about solo traveler accommodation - rooms are booked for one?

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    Rita

    Asked on May 17th, 2026

    where do the flights leave from? I'm in Montreal, QC, Canada.

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    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten May 2026

      We do not have a confirmed group for this tour on July 3. The closest confirmed group date is: 8 July

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    Tim

    Asked on May 8th, 2026

    We are coming from Bari, Italy, to join the tour. I noticed there's only one night ferry from Bari to Durrës that departs at 10:00 PM and arrives at 8:00 AM. I'm wondering if arriving later than 9:00 AM is okay, or if you could arrange a vehicle for us from Durrës?

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    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten May 2026

      It is possible to join, we can pick you up from Durres.

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    Carrie

    Asked on May 2nd, 2026

    the computer is not allowing me to hold a spot may 31 to june 4th, is it possible for you to hold a spot for me?

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    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten May 2026

      Unfortunately we are closing down the 31st May departure as we do not have a confirmed group that day. Closest confirmed groups: -May 22 -June 5

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      Carrie

      TravelerWritten May 2026

      is there no one on the tour for may 31st to June 4th tour? It's the only date I can go

    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten May 2026

      No we are sorry.

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    Linda

    Asked on April 24th, 2026

    Are there dates in June offered at 35% sale? Is there a possibility that June 8 or 10 will also be offered at 35% off?

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    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten April 2026

      At the moment we have confirmed groups only on: 5 June, 17 June, 24 June. This is why the dates are discounted.

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    Debra

    Asked on April 9th, 2026

    What time we are back to Tirana so we can prepare to book our flight home

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    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten April 2026

      On the final day the return to Tirana is around 6 PM. Drop off at the airport can be accommodated.

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    Mike

    Asked on March 29th, 2026

    I would like to know if the double room with twin beds has a private bathroom in every hotel of this tour.

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    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten March 2026

      Yes all the hotels have private facilities.

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    Natalie

    Asked on March 9th, 2026

    I am visiting Albania and would like to join this tour. I am a solo traveller and would require a room of my own, please can you advise the cost.

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    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten March 2026

      We have a confirmed date on June 5th. Solo room costs 690€. If you book directly from our website it will be 600€ total.

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    Michael

    Asked on February 11th, 2026

    For Day 5, we will be in Ksamil. Would it be possible to be dropped off there, or is it necessary for us to return to the original drop-off location in Tirana?

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    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten February 2026

      At your request, we can drop you off at any point that you like, Ksamil also. You can let the driver know and he will accommodate. You just have to sign a paper that you willingly were dropped off at XXX location.

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      Michael

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      I am traveling solo and unfortunately do not have a second person for 12 March. Could you please let me know if the date opens up for solo travelers or if another booking comes in?

    • Albania InboundOperatorWritten February 2026

      If have another reservation for this date we will let you know immediately.

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