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Albania Beaches & Mountains (Small Group)

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Start and end in Tirana

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana
Tirana
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner with warm stews, pies and breads at a charming local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Arber (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation walking tour of Tirana with tour group
Landmarks
Tirana
Day 2
Tirana - Fistë - Prizren - Valbonë
Tirana - Fistë - Prizren - Valbonë
Meals
Lunch (Wholesome organic lunch at Mrizi i Zanave where waiters will tell you where each local ingredient comes from), Dinner (Dinner at the guesthouse)
Accommodation
Hotel (Bujtina Brahim Selimaj (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tirana
- Sustainable farming experience and organic lunch at Mrizi i Zanave, Fistë
- Exploration of Fistë old town
- Walking tour of Prizren and Ottoman architecture
Optional Activities
- Local cuisine dining in Fistë restaurants
Landmarks
Fistë
Prizren
Mrizi i Zanave
Day 3
Valbonë
Valbonë
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Tahir's place: soup, bread, salad and byrek, plus Turkish coffee and raki with time to chat to Tahir and his family), Dinner (Included dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Bujtina Brahim Selimaj (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Valbonë National Park to Stani Rames (1,650m)
- Lunch at Tahir's place in Kukaj village with local family
- Forest trail walk to riverbank
Optional Activities
- Afternoon activities at guesthouse
- Valley exploration
Landmarks
Valbonë National Park
Stani Rames
Albanian Alps
Kukaj village
Day 4
Valbonë - Koman - Krujë
Valbonë - Koman - Krujë
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Kroi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry cruise on Lake Komani to Fierza
- Walking tour of Krujë old town
- Visit to Skanderbeg Museum inside fortress
- Exploration of Ottoman bazaar
Optional Activities
- Shopping in old Ottoman bazaar
- Dining and exploration during free time
Landmarks
Lake Komani
Fierza
Krujë
Skanderbeg Museum
Day 5
Krujë - Ksamil
Krujë - Ksamil
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Artur (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner at seaside restaurants in Ksamil
Landmarks
Ksamil
Day 6
Ksamil
Ksamil
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Artur (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Optional boat cruise to explore hidden coves and Ionian coastline
Landmarks
Ksamil beaches
Day 7
Ksamil - Blue Eye - Gjirokastër
Ksamil - Blue Eye - Gjirokastër
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Kalemi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking visit to Blue Eye natural spring with café stop
Landmarks
Blue Eye
Gjirokastër
Day 8
Gjirokastër - Berat - Tirana
Gjirokastër - Berat - Tirana
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Arber (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Berat exploring three main neighbourhoods
- Exploration of Orthodox churches, Byzantine-era sites and mosques in Berat
Optional Activities
- Optional Albanian Night with dinner, music and dance
Landmarks
Berat
Gorica
Mangalem
Kalaja fortress
Day 9
Tirana
Tirana
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tirana

Landmarks
Fistë
Prizren
Mrizi i Zanave

Landmarks
Valbonë National Park
Stani Rames
Albanian Alps
Kukaj village

Landmarks
Lake Komani
Fierza
Krujë
Skanderbeg Museum

Landmarks
Ksamil

Landmarks
Ksamil beaches

Landmarks
Blue Eye
Gjirokastër

Landmarks
Berat
Gorica
Mangalem
Kalaja fortress

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Arber (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 8
Bujtina Brahim Selimaj (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hotel Kroi (or similar)
Hotel
day 4
Hotel Artur (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Hotel Kalemi (or similar)
Hotel
day 7

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Contiki

Platinum Operator

Rating: 4.7 (6,340 reviews)
Response time: 11 hours
Response rate: 88%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Ty4.5•August 2026
Led by Thomas
Tom was an excellent Trip Manager. He had a wealth of knowledge about the places we went during our Albania trip and...
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Traveled in July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Contiki Albania journey. It is very encouraging to read that you found the Trip Manager knowledgeable and appreciated the interesting facts and historical insights they shared throughout the trip. We are also pleased to read that the Trip Manager handled the accommodation arrangements so effectively, including managing some unexpected challenges along the way. Their calm approach and attention to detail clearly helped keep the journey running smoothly. Thank you again for your kind comments and for choosing Contiki. We are pleased to know that you would consider travelling with us again and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future.
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- 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.
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- For any tour departing before October 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 27th, 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.
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Albania Beaches & Mountains (Small Group)

Itinerary

Tirana

Included Activities

Tirana - Fistë - Prizren - Valbonë

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Valbonë

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Valbonë - Koman - Krujë

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Krujë - Ksamil

Optional Activities

Ksamil

Optional Activities

Ksamil - Blue Eye - Gjirokastër

Included Activities

Gjirokastër - Berat - Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tirana

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