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A Trip to Albania Guaranteed Departures

By Balkan Pearls Tour Operator
Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$1,682 and current price is S$1,598 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

What makes this tour truly special is the opportunity to experience Albania in a way that feels both effortless and deeply authentic. Carefully designed as a guaranteed departure, this journey takes you through the country’s most iconic highlights while uncovering hidden gems along the way. Walk through the UNESCO-listed towns of Berat and Gjirokastra, where history comes alive in stone streets and timeless architecture, and explore the ancient ruins of Butrint set in a breathtaking natural landscape. Travel along the spectacular Albanian Riviera, where turquoise waters meet dramatic coastal views, and enjoy moments of pure relaxation and discovery. Taste local flavours, meet welcoming locals, and experience traditions that have been preserved for centuries. With expert guides, comfortable accommodation, and seamless organisation, this tour offers the perfect blend of culture, scenery, and ease—ideal for travellers looking for a unique and unforgettable European escape.

Activity location

  • Tirana International Airport
    • Tiranë, Durrës County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tirana International Airport
    • Tiranë, Durrës County, Albania

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A Trip to Albania Guaranteed Departures in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • Opening hours: Sun 9:00-18:00
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
S$1,681.89
S$1,597.80 x 1 AdultS$1,597.80
Total
The previous price was S$1,681.89 and current price is S$1,597.80
5% off
Until Mon, 1 Jun

Single room Jun in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • Opening hours: Sun 0:00-23:30
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
S$2,053.99
S$1,951.29 x 1 AdultS$1,951.29
Total
The previous price was S$2,053.99 and current price is S$1,951.29
5% off
Until Mon, 1 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned coach during the tour (from Day 2 to Day 7)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English, French, Spanish, Italian -speaking or bilingual guide (Day 2 – Day 7)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tasting experience in Berat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accommodation in 4-star standard hotels on BB or Similar
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Arrival/Departure transfer from/to Tirana Airport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunches / dinners during the tour and Drinks during meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    × Entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not listed as "included"

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: DAY 01 (SUNDAY): AIRPORT – TIRANA (20 km/45 min)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: TIRANA: HOTEL OXFORD 4*, or similar

Tirana International Airport

Arrival at Tirana International Airport. Meet and greet with our representative and transfer to the hotel in Tirana. Free time at your disposal. Overnight in Tirana.

Day 2: DAY 02 (MONDAY): TIRANA – DURRES – BERAT (UNESCO) (129 km/2h30 min)

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: BERAT: HOTEL PORTIK or REPUBLICA 4*, or similar

Durres

In the morning transfer and visit for Durres one of the oldest cities in Albania (founded in 627 BC). The most important site is the amphitheatre of the Roman Emperor Adrian with 15,000 seats, the second biggest amphitheatre in the Balkans.

Berat

Then driver to BERAT, the 2,413 years-old city also known as the city of “one over one windows” (UNSECO site). Berat is a treasure-trove of Albanian history, culture and a testament to the country’s tradition of religious harmony. The ensemble of the Byzantine churches, the post-Byzantine monumental Cathedral of Saint Mary today Onufri museum the famous iconographer of the 16th century and ottomans occupation mark are some of the beauty of this city. Inside the walls of the castle of Berat visit a traditional house and tasting some home-made products. Overnight in Berat.

Day 3: DAY 03 (TUESDAY): BERAT – ARDENCIA – GJIROKASTER (UNESCO) (185 km/3h30 min)

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: GJIROKASTER: HOTEL CAJUPI 4*, or similar

Ardenice

Transfer to Monastery of Ardenica. The Byzantine structure consists of the Saint Mary Church, the Saint Triad chapel, the konake, the oil mill, the oven and the stall. Known also as a place where the National Scanderbeg got married.

Gjirokaster

Afternoon transfer to Gjirokastra known as “The City of Stone”, declared a UNESCO heritage site in 2005. Museum city with very particular historical architecture. Visit to the medieval castle, built in the 4th century AD. The castle, known as Argjiro castle, is the most important structure of the city and the largest in Albania. Visit, the Ethnographic Museum, house where the former communist dictator Enver Hoxha was born. Overnight in Gjirokastra.

Day 4: DAY 04 (WEDNESDAY): GJIROKASTER – BLUE EYE – BUTRINTI (UNESCO) – SARANDA (95 km/2h30 min)

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: SARANDA: HOTEL BRILANT 4*, or similar

The Blue Eye

In the morning drive to Saranda, on the way stop for a nice walk to Blue Eye one of the beautiful springs in Albania.

Butrint National Park

Latter visit one of the most important parks of Albania the ancient city of Butrint (UNESCO site). The city was first settled by Greek colonists and was continuously inhabited for centuries forming archaeological layers of several eras of civilisation. Apart the beautiful antique ruins it has the added benefit of being situated in a beautiful peninsula, rich in flora and fauna.

Ksamil

After visiting Butrint, a short stop in Ksamil, seaside town nestled between the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea and the mussel-rich waters of the Butrint Lagoon, with three idyllic islands within swimming distance of Ksamil.

Saranda

Overnight in Saranda

Day 5: DAY 05 (THURSDAY): SARANDA – RIVIERA PORTO PALERMO – VLORA (120 km/3h30 min)

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: VLORE: HOTEL PALACE 4*, or similar

Porto Palermo

After breakfast we travel along the spectacular Albanian Riviera following the Ionian coast line through the villages of Lukovë, Qeparo, Himara. Photo stop at the castle of Ali Pasha in Porto Palermo, a fortress used to control the sea trade routes. The castle described and pictured is popularly known as 'The Triangular Fortress'.

Vlore

In the afternoon arrive in Vlora, today most interesting sights are the Independence Museum, Muradie Mosque, built in 1542 by the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, Mimar Sinan, the constructor of the famous Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul. Afternoon free time for leisure on the beach of Vlora. Overnight in Vlora.

Day 6: DAY 06 (FRIDAY) : VLORA – APOLLONIA – TIRANA (155 km/2h30min)

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: TIRANA: HOTEL OXFORD 4*, or similar

Apollonia Archaeological Park

After breakfast we continue to the ancient city of Apollonia – located on the famous Via Egnatia – one of the most important cities of Ancient Rome. It was here that Julius Caesar sent his nephew Augustus Octavian to study oratory, a testimony to the importance of this city.

Tirana

We continue transfer to the Capital of Albania that has an endless movement and energy. The journey begin by visiting the key spots such as Sheshi Skënderbej, Et’hem Bey Mosque, the clock Tower, and castle of the Roman emperor Justinian, monumental Tomb of Kapllan Pasha, Tanners' Bridge, Bunkart 2... all of this will leave wonderful memories to you. Overnight in Tirana.

Day 7: DAY 07 (SATURDAY): TIRANA – SHKODER – KRUJE –TIRANA (224 km/4h30min)

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: TIRANA: HOTEL OXFORD 4*, or similar

Kruje

After breakfast, continues to the medieval town of Kruja, one of the principal historic cities in Albania. Going through Ottoman bazaar to reach the fortress from where Albania’s hero George Kastrioti Skanderbeg defended the country from Ottoman invasion and today Skanderbeg museum is placed.

Shkoder

The trip continues to the Shkodra, the most important city in northern Albania and the ancient capital of Illyria in the 3rd century BC. Visit to Rozafa Castle, from where you can admire a spectacular 360-degree panorama. Take a walk in the recently renovated pedestrian area, where Italian and Austrian architecture intertwine, testimony to the city's historical ties with these two countries.

Tirana

Overnight in Tirana.

Day 8: DAY 08: (SUNDAY) TIRANA – AIRPORT (20 km/45 min)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Tirana International Airport

Transfer to Tirana International Airport for departure. End of our services.

Location

Activity location

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    Tirana International Airport
    • Tiranë, Durrës County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tirana International Airport
    • Tiranë, Durrës County, Albania

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