8 2-Day Experiences in Albania to Build a Day Around

1.2 Day Tour of North Macedonia & Kosovo from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $528Our pick

Travel from Tirana through North Macedonia and Kosovo in a small group of up to eight. Visit Ohrid, Skopje, Pristina, and Prizren, with private transport, a three-star hotel, breakfast, entrance tickets, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Erik, Engjell, Endri, and Xhulio have led this route.

“This tour is a great way to visit two countries in two days. We travelled from Tirana to North Macedonia on day 1, visiting Orhid on the way. At Night we stayed at Skopje city centre in a hotel arranged by the Agency. The next day we started with the visit of Skopje city, then Matka Canyon in North Macedonia and Prizren on Kosovo. Unfortunately we missed Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. as there was a festival in Pristina and entering into Pristina was difficult. All the places we visited were great. But the highlight was our Driver and Guide Erik. He was very friendly, caring, full of fun.The places…”

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2.Semi – Private Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $501

Travel from Tirana or Shkoder into Albania’s dramatic northern mountains with a guide, hike to the Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall, and sleep in a simple Theth guesthouse. Guides may include Daniel, Parid, Marko, Mira, Elton, or Ervin, depending on the departure. Expect early starts, shared rooms, steep paths, and memorable mountain scenery.

“We were picked up promptly and Marko was a great guide for our private 2 day hike. He was knowledgeable and informative. His driving around the narrow, windy roads was good and extremely competent. He set an ideal pace for the hikes.”

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3.Explore Thethi, the unknown part of Albania in two days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $337

Leave Tirana early for Lezha, Thore Pass, and Theth National Park. Your private guide, such as Leo, Flori, Endri, or Mimi, handles the mountain roads and local details. Sleep in a village guesthouse, visit Theth’s tower and church, hike to Grunasi Waterfall and the Blue Eye, then return through Shkodra.

“This journey was amazing and one of the highlights of our trip to Albania. Our guide Mimi, made sure we were comfortable, informed and satisfied with the tour at all times. My husband and I love to take pictures and Theth is one of the most beautiful sites we have ever captured around the world. The hikes we did were moderate and the landscape was just breathtaking. I would highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking to get away from the city for a couple of days and be ready to be impressed by the gorgeous Albanian Alps.”

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4.2 Day Tour of the Riviera, Gjirokastra UNESCO city and Blue Eye,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $391

Travel from Tirana into southern Albania with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Gjirokastra’s bazaar and castle, walk to the Blue Eye spring, see the Ionian coast from Llogara Pass, and stop at Zvërnec Monastery. Ask about beach time, overnight arrangements, and whether Julio will guide your group.

“We had a wonderful time with Julio! He was an excellent tour guide and added personal stories from his experience living in southern Albania. The logistics were seamless and he really catered the tour to our preferences. The format of the expRead more”

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5.Kosovo & North Macedonia from Tirana in 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $420

Travel privately from Tirana through Kosovo and North Macedonia with an English-speaking guide such as Giulio or Skerdi. Visit Prizren’s old quarter, Pristina’s Newborn monument, Skopje’s bazaar, and Lake Ohrid. Expect long drives, a private room arrangement, border crossings, and meals at your own cost.

“A great opportunity to visit 4 interesting sites in Kosovo and North Macedonia with a knowledgable guide. We enjoyed seeing all places, with Skopje being our favourite. Our guide took the stress out of the tour - with the driving, handling of passports at borders, recommendation of great local restaurants, help with me ordering vegan food etc. It was a great experience, would very much recommend.”

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6.2-Day Private Ohrid Tour in Skopje, Prishtine Trip and Prizren

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $480

Travel privately from Tirana through Elbasan and Ohrid to Skopje, then continue to Pristina and Prizren before returning. You’ll see medieval fortresses, Orthodox churches, mosques, bazaars, and major Kosovo landmarks with guides such as Endri, Gjenc, Gleni, or Erges, subject to availability.

“The very best part of my trip was my driver and tour guide Gjenc. He was fantastic in every way. I was very impressed with his knowledge level, his driving and his professionalism. He was also a very nice person who was extremely fun to talk to on the trip and helped to make it a very special experience. Both countries we visited were wonderful and well worth visiting. All our stops were enjoyable and memorable. I would strongly recommend this trip to everyone. It was a great experience and a fantastic two days.”

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7.2 Days Tirana, Berat and Castle of Berat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $369

Travel from Tirana to Mount Dajti, Durres, and Berat on a private two-day tour led by Samuel. Visit museums, taste burek, ride the Dajti cable car, see Berat Castle and the Onufri Museum, and enjoy included breakfast and air-conditioned transport. Lunch and dinner cost extra.

“This tour was the highlight of my trip to Albania. Berat is so unique and breathtaking. I would totally recommend this company to anyone who is thinking on taking a tour in Albania as they were quite professional and their guide, Samuel, had in depth knowledge of the history Read more”

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8.2 Days Tour of Theth & Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $289Best value

Travel from Tirana into Albania’s Alps with a guide such as Pellumb, stopping at Qafë Thorë, Theth, the Blue Eye, Shkodra, and the Marubi Museum. Expect mountain walks, a traditional dinner with music, village history, and a small extra fee for local transport to the Blue Eye.

“Everything so stunning and unreal it was one of the most amazing trips of my life!”

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