Albania Beaches and Peaks

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You’ve seen golden beaches, turquoise seas, and lush wooded mountains. But nothing compares to what you’ll witness here. Think: cable car rides & historical architecture in Tirana. Show-stopping beaches, vineyard dinners & cultural gems in the Albanian Riviera. Topped off with panoramic hiking in Valbonë. Come experience 8 epic days of discovering Alb...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    You’ve seen golden beaches, turquoise seas, and lush wooded mountains. But nothing compares to what you’ll witness here. Think: cable car rides & historical architecture in Tirana. Show-stopping beaches, vineyard dinners & cultural gems in the Albanian Riviera. Topped off with panoramic hiking in Valbonë. Come experience 8 epic days of discovering Albania’s incredible untouched beauty.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityTirana
End CityTirana

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Tirana

You ready? Welcome to Tirana! Tonight, you’ll have the chance to chat & eat with your brand new crew over a welcome dinner at a charming local restaurant.

Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center (or similar)

Dinner

Day 2: Tirana

Sun’s out, buns out. (No really, go get your breakfast…). Today’s all about epic views, history & some more epic views. First, we’ll take the cable car up to Dajti Mountain where jaw-dropping views of the city await us. Then, we’ll head back down where a local gui...

Day 3: Tirana > Vlorë

Time to turn up the dial… coz we’re seeing the Albanian Riviera today! After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to Tirana and hop onto our coach for a short drive to our next stop. Turquoise waters, golden sand - that's how you know we’re in a coastal wonderland. You can c...

Day 4: Vlorë > Himarë > Porto Palermo Bay > Vlorë

Wakey wakey, we’ve got some more beach destinations to tick off today. No, you’re not in the Maldives. This is the Albanian Riviera! You’ve got some time today to check out the beaches and streets of this beautiful hidden gem. Then, we’ll make our way to a stunning l...

Day 5: Vlorë > Fishtë > Shkodër

This morning is all about recharging & relaxing by the sandy beach. After lunch, we’ll drive to another shiny new destination. Sprawling fields, rolling hills and tranquil panoramas - that’s how you’ll be greeted at Fishtë. This evening, we'll gorge on a deliciou...

Day 6: Shkodër > Koman > Valbonë

Rise & shine travellers, we’ve got a long day ahead of us. Fill up on breakfast at the hotel and let’s get started… It’s ferry time! You’ll cruise along the breathtaking valleys and hills surrounding Lake Komani towards Feirya. Then, a short drive later, we’ll ha...

Day 7: Valbonë > Prizren > Tirana

Wave goodbye to the mountains. A different adventure awaits us today. That’s right, this morning we’re going to Kosovo! This beautiful old town is studded with restaurants that are perfect if you wanna try the local cuisine. Then you’ve got some time to explore the c...

Day 8: Tirana

Oh, what a treat it has been… 8 days of beautiful beaches, perfect peaks and undisturbed exploration. Grab your final breakfast here. And grab your friends’ socials too. The only thing left to do now is plan your next trip together!

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,349
Price per day$169
Last Updated: 4/4/2025
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20 Jul 2025
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$1,649
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31 Aug 2025
07 Sep 2025
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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center (or similar)
  • Hotel Partner (or similar)
  • Hotel Tradita (or similar)
  • Hotel Margjeka (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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Trip ID
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