5-Day Albania Tour
Five days across Albania — Adriatic coast, UNESCO-listed Berat and Gjirokastër, the Albanian Riviera, southern mountains and the lakes of the east.
What makes it special
- Durrës Roman Amphitheatre & Adriatic coast
- Berat — UNESCO 'City of a Thousand Windows'
- Albanian Riviera scenic coastal drive
- Local Albanian wine tasting near Vlorë
- Gjirokastër 'Stone City' & castle
- Vjosa River, Përmet & Korçë old town
- Lake Prespa & Lake Ohrid at Pogradec
Your journey, day by day
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Day 1 — Tirana → Durrës → Berat
After breakfast, leave Tirana for Durrës, one of Albania's oldest cities on the Adriatic coast. Explore the Roman Amphitheatre, Venetian Tower and seaside promenade. Continue to Berat, the UNESCO-listed 'City of a Thousand Windows', and its historic Mangalem and Gorica quarters of traditional Ottoman houses and cobbled streets. Overnight: Berat.
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Day 2 — Berat → Vlorë → Albanian Riviera → Sarandë
Travel south through beautiful countryside to Vlorë, where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet. Enjoy the waterfront and a local Albanian wine tasting before continuing along the spectacular Albanian Riviera, with dramatic coastal views, mountains and turquoise waters, arriving in the seaside city of Sarandë. Overnight: Sarandë.
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Day 3 — Sarandë → Gjirokastër
Travel inland to Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage 'Stone City' famous for its Ottoman-era houses, stone rooftops and hillside setting. Explore the historic Old Bazaar and visit Gjirokastër Castle, with beautiful views across the Drino Valley. Overnight: Gjirokastër.
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Day 4 — Gjirokastër → Përmet → Korçë
Continue through southern Albania's mountain landscapes to Përmet, on the peaceful Vjosa River, with a possible stop at nearby thermal springs. Drive scenic mountain roads to Korçë, known for its cultural heritage and elegant architecture, with free time to explore the old town, cathedral and pedestrian boulevard. Overnight: Korçë.
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Day 5 — Korçë → Lake Prespa → Pogradec → Tirana
Travel through scenic eastern Albania to peaceful Lake Prespa, surrounded by mountains, then to Pogradec on the shores of famous Lake Ohrid. Enjoy a relaxing walk along the lakeside promenade before the evening journey back to Tirana. Tour ends: Tirana.
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation for the full tour (comfortable 3–4★ hotels or boutique properties)
- Breakfast included daily
- Airport pickup
- All transportation during the tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel, road taxes and city taxes
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Guided sightseeing
- Water during transfers
Exclusions
- Personal expenses and purchases
- Lunches
- Dinners (except with the dinner-inclusive package)
- Optional activities unless specifically stated
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Booking & Payment
- A 50% pre-payment of the total tour amount is required to confirm the booking.
- The remaining 50% balance must be paid 50 days before the tour starting date.
- A tour is confirmed only after you receive an Instant Confirmation or a confirmation email from our team, once pre-payment has been received.
- At booking we require full passenger details for each traveller: First name and Last name (as per passport), Date of Birth and Passport Number.
Cancellation Policy
- 41 days or more before the tour start date: 100% of the pre-paid amount refunded (transaction/payment processing fees are non-refundable).
- 31 days before the tour start date: 50% of the total tour amount is charged.
- Less than 21 hours before the tour start: 100% of the total tour amount is charged.