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Heart of Albania

8 days
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Start and end in Tirana
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Heart of Albania - Crooked Compass
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  • In-depth Cultural
  • Group
  • Partially Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Operator
Crooked Compass
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore the stunning Albanian Alps
  • Savour paddock to plate local dining experiences
  • Cross into Kosovo for the day and understand the religious tolerance and diversity here
  • Embrace traditional village life and warm rural hospitality
  • Explore ancient Ottoman-era towns
  • Delve into a complex and evolving history
  • Understand the diverse history and multicultural heritage of Albania with its Ottoman, Fascist, and Soviet history
  • Discover ancient castles from the Byzantine, Ottoman and Illyrian periods

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tirana – Shkoder
  2. Day 2 Shkodër - Theth - Shkoder
  3. Day 3 Shkodër - Koman - Valbona - Bajram Curri
  4. Day 4 Bajram Curri - Valbone - Bajram Curri
  5. Day 5 Bajram Curri - Decani – Prizren
  6. Day 6 Prizren - Krujë – Tirana
  7. Day 7 Tirana - Berat – Tirana
  8. Day 8 Departure from Tirana
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crooked Compass

Number of tours

87

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Dates & Availability

8 days
Heart of Albania
From Tirana to Tirana

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    3 Oct, 2025
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 287375

  • Currencies
    L
    Lek
    Albania
    €
    Euro
    Kosovo
  • 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 and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania and Kosovo
  • 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 June 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. 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 Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Crooked Compass" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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