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Albania Beaches & Mountains (Small Group)

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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
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

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner with warm stews, pies and breads at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Arber (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Albanian cuisine
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  3. Day 2

    Tirana - Fishtë - Prizren - Valbonë

    Tirana - Fishtë - Prizren - Valbonë
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Wholesome organic lunch at Mrizi i Zanave where waiters explain the origin of each local ingredient), Dinner (Dinner at guesthouse)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bujtina Brahim Selimaj (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Tirana
    • Lunch at Mrizi i Zanave in Fishtë (organic farm lunch with locally-sourced ingredients)
    • Exploration of Prizren's Ottoman architecture
    • Dinner at guesthouse in Valbonë

    Optional Activities

    • Local restaurant dining in Prizren
    Landmarks
    Prizren
  4. Day 3

    Valbonë

    Valbonë
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Tahir's place in Kukaj village: soup, bread, salad, byrek, Turkish coffee and raki with time to chat with family), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bujtina Brahim Selimaj (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike in Valbonë National Park to Stani Rames (1,650 m)
    • Lunch at Tahir's place in Kukaj village (soup, bread, salad, byrek, Turkish coffee and raki)
    • Included dinner at guesthouse

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon relaxation at guesthouse
    • Wandering the valley
    Landmarks
    Valbonë National Park
    Stani Rames
  5. Day 4

    Valbonë - Koman - Krujë

    Valbonë - Koman - Krujë
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kroi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry cruise on Lake Komani toward Fierza
    • Walking tour of Krujë (cobbled streets, Ottoman bazaar, castle)
    • Skanderbeg Museum visit inside the fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in the old Ottoman bazaar
    • Dining and exploring during free time
    Landmarks
    Lake Komani
    Skanderbeg Museum
    Krujë Castle
  6. Day 5

    Krujë - Ksamil

    Krujë - Ksamil
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Artur (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Exploring the town's beachy corners
    • Sunset chasing
    • Dinner at a laid-back spot by the sea
    Landmarks
    Ksamil
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  7. Day 6

    Ksamil

    Ksamil
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Artur (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Optional boat cruise to explore hidden coves and Ionian coastline views
    • Beach relaxation
    • Exploring tiny offshore islands
    • Swimming
    • Sunset stroll
    • Seaside dinner
    • Evening activities
    Landmarks
    Ksamil
  8. Day 7

    Ksamil - Blue Eye - Gjirokastër

    Ksamil - Blue Eye - Gjirokastër
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kalemi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk to the Blue Eye natural spring (4 km round trip on paved paths)
    • Café stop during Blue Eye visit
    Landmarks
    Blue Eye
  9. Day 8

    Gjirokastër - Berat - Tirana

    Gjirokastër - Berat - Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Arber (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Berat through three neighbourhoods: Gorica, Mangalem and Kalaja
    • Exploration of Berat castle, gates, towers and Orthodox churches

    Optional Activities

    • Albanian Night experience with dinner, music and dance in Tirana
    Landmarks
    Berat Old Town
    Berat Castle
  10. Day 9

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • 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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