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- Explore!
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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 18
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Wander through the streets of Albania's colourful capital
- Spend time in Pogradec overlooking tranquil Lake Ohrid
- Delve into culture and enjoy a glass of raki with the locals
- Visit the ancient hilltop castle of UNESCO Gjirokastra
- Explore one of the most unspoilt areas in the Adriatic Sea
- Discover one of the greatest Balkan archaeological sites
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Tirana
- Day 2 Cable car up Mount Dajti and walking tour of Tirana
- Day 3 See Elbasan Fortress and drive to Lake Ohrid
- Day 4 Drive to Korca via the medieval town of Voskopoja
- Day 5 Scenic drive to Gjirokaster with a stop at the thermal baths in Benja
- Day 6 Visit Gjirokaster and enjoy lunch with a family in Dhkosat
- Day 7 Explore Butrint, one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Balkans
- Day 8 Visit Ali Pasha's Fortress; stay in Llogora National Park
- Day 9 Visit ancient Apollonia and Vlora en route to Berat
- Day 10 Walking tour of Berat and Durresi
- Day 11 Trip ends in Kruja
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Vila Tafaj
HotelDays 1, 2Enkelana Hotel
Hotelday 3Hotel Grand Palace
Hotelday 4Hotel Cajupi
HotelDays 5, 6Hotel Iliria
Hotelday 7Hotel Alpin
Hotelday 8Hotel Mangalemi
Hotelday 9Hotel Panorama
Hotelday 10
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Number of tours
455
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Robin· October 15th, 2024This was a nice itinerary, and the guide was excellent. Unfortunately, the tour was too short, and would have been improved by having more time in a couple of cities. Now we'll have to go back on our own!Trip date: September 2024- PWPat· September 29th, 2024The guide irina was excellent and very knowledgeable. We also had a great driver fatie. Itinerary was good it was lovely to visit some family establishments and homes.Trip date: September 2024
- RTRhona Lorraine· July 14th, 2024A good all round look at Classical Albania. Hotels were all pretty good and in handy spots for walking around the towns. Our Guide Ilir was very helpful and a fountain of knowledge. A very enjoyable, comprehensive tour.
Explore! commented on this reviewHi Rhona, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your Highlights of Albania holiday. We are delighted to that you had an enjoyable time and that your Explore Leader left such a positive impression. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on... Show moreTrip date: June 2024 - LBlesley· July 8th, 2024Learnt so much as guide very knowledgeable and happy to tell us about his countryExplore! commented on this reviewHi Lesley, Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your Explore Leader provided such a positive experience for you whilst on holiday. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another adventure in the future. Best regards,... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- IPIan· May 25th, 2024Albania is a fascinating country, and this tour showed us much of the southern half of it. Our leader, Irina, was excellent, so too, our driver. The hotels were good, as was the vehicle we travelled in.Explore! commented on this reviewHi Ian, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you had a nice time whilst on your Highlights of Albania holiday. I will ensure that Irina and your driver receive your kind words. We cannot wait to welcome you on your next... Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- ARachel· April 13th, 2023The visit Alfred arranged to a family in a mountain village on the day we drove towards Permeti. Skendia Tower house and the shopping in GjirokastraTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAllison· April 19th, 2023Good planning, excellent group leader and very good driver.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASue· April 19th, 2023Gjirokaster BeratTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASusan· April 20th, 2023Lake Ochrid, Korcha, moutnains, Butrint, SarandaTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJonathan· April 20th, 2023Gjirokastra and Berat absolutely wonderful. Apollonia and Butrint amazing. Durresi Roman Amphitheatre fascinating.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
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