The 15 Best Multi-Day Tours in Albania

1.Private 4 Day Tour of Albania from North to the South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $838Our pick

Travel privately from Tirana across Albania with guide Skerdi of Local Friends Albania. Visit Rozafa Castle, Shkodra, Kruja, Durres, Berat, Gjirokaster, the Blue Eye, and Sarande. You get pickup near Tirana, two breakfasts, private rooms, and a flexible route in a clean car. Lunches, dinners, drinks, and extra rooms cost extra.

“Albania has so much to offer, Skerdi brought us to see the best of everything in 4 days. The itinerary was well-curated and not too packed. We appreciated him for being flexible with the schedule. He also did not get not any commission for forcing us to visit souvenir shops like most of the tour packages. The car was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed staying at the hotels that he picked for us throughout the trip. All in all, we had a lovely time thanks to Skerdi! Strongly recommend this tour if you are looking for fuss-free holiday in Albania.”

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2.Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,278

Travel Albania in a private vehicle with a professional tour leader and a maximum of 10 people. Over eight days, you’ll visit Shkoder, Theth, Berat, Gjirokaster, Butrint, Ksamil, Himare, Vlore, Durres, and Tirana, with three UNESCO sites, seven breakfasts, hotels, transport, and entry tickets included.

“October 15-24 was the time frame of the absolutely delightful 8-day tour of the highlights of Albania. The accommodations were beautiful, intimate, reflective of the history or folklore of the region, as well as clean with friendly staff. The guide, Eduart was knowledgeaRead more”

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3.Discover the Best of Albania: 7 Days of Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 10 days (approx.) · from $204

You’ll tour Albania in a private group of up to four with guides Ari and Valentina, visiting castles, old bazaars, mountain roads, beaches, monasteries, and natural springs. Pickup and drop-off are available in Tirana or Saranda, with snacks and drinks included. Lunch and some activities cost extra.

“Ari and Valentina are the best guides I’ve met in Albania - friendly, knowledgeable and have so much love for their country. They make a very cute couple too! I had a great time”

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4.Small Group Tour; Gems of Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $2,361

Travel by private vehicle from Tirana through Kruja, Shkodra, Kosovo, Skopje, Ohrid, Berat, and back to Tirana. A professional tour leader handles the roads and border crossings while you visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, medieval towns, mountain parks, lakes, monasteries, and BUNK’ART 2. Expect a maximum of 10 people and three-star rooms with breakfast.

“Our 9 day private tour of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia was excellent. The itinerary offered a good balance between cultural/historical versus natural history destinations. The trip planning and coordination was top notch. With one Read more”

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5.Full-Day Tour of Albania’s Bunkers and Beaches, from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $144Best value

Spend about nine hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Albania’s bunker past and countryside near Tirana. Expect hotel pickup, the Albanian Trip collection in a 1927 house, local stories, wine and cheese, coastal views, and time to swim at Lalezi Bay. Guides may include Elton, Eridjon, or Ervin.

“Albanian Trip is fantastic! We had an amazing time on our trip! It was our first trip to Albania. We told Vilma at Albanian Trip what we were interested in, based on that she customized an incredible itinerary providing the perfect adventure around the country. Although we often plan our own trips, we would have missed a lot in Albania if we didn't have their assistance. We definitely plan to use Albanian Trip again.”

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6.Best Places To Visit in Albania Tour in 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $662

This five-day small-group tour covers Albania’s major sights by air-conditioned vehicle, with airport pickup, four nights of accommodation, selected entry fees, and an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Apollonia, Butrint, Gjirokaster, Berat, Durres, Tirana, and the Ionian coast. Past guides have included Endria and Timmy.

“Endria has been sooo knowledgeable and such a historian we thought he’d studied history at Uni but he is just passionate about his job. 5 days with a guide showing us the highlights of Albania is a great insight into the history of Albania. Such a beautiful country with mountains everywhere. The Norway/Switzerland of The Ionian. Would def recommend. We had Endria for 5 days.”

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7.Highlights of Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $2,195

Spend eight days touring Albania by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide. See Tirana, Kruja, Shkodra, Berat, Vlora, Saranda, Butrint, the Blue Eye, and Gjirokastra, with seven hotel nights and breakfast included. Guides such as Adam have been praised for local insight, flexible stops, and personal service.

“Albanian express travel was a great agency for our first trip to the beautiful country of Albania! We were taken to the best spots of the country even the little restaurants, our guide was most accommodating if we wanted to make any stops and Read more”

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8.Semi-Private Tour; N. Macedonia, Kosovo & Albania in 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $1,254

Travel from Tirana through Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo in a group of no more than 10. Your tour leader handles transport, hotels, breakfasts and entry fees while you visit Berat, Ohrid, Skopje, Pristina, Prizren and Kruja. Guides such as Juli and Arthur have been praised for clear planning and generous free time.

“Excellent tour with our guide Juli from Choose Balkens in a spacious & comfortable vehicle. Had lots of free time to explore by yourself after an initial tour & orientation of the various locations. Never felt rushed & you could go around at yRead more”

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9.Albanian Highlights – UNESCO sites ,Nature and Food tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $973

Travel from Tirana to Berat, Gjirokaster, Butrint, and Albania’s southern coast in a group of up to eight. You’ll visit castles, ruins, lagoons, canyons, waterfalls, and villages, with local meals in Berat and Roshnik. Guide Zeni is associated with this experience and is praised for his care, organization, and storytelling.

“Zeni made our trip into the history, geography, culture and cuisine of Albania unbelievably precious. He gave us a gift that we will always treasure. Thank you, Zeni 🤩”

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10.7 Day Tour of Albania, North Macedonia & Kosovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $1,870

Travel across Albania, North Macedonia, and Kosovo in a group of up to 15 with a professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Daniel, the guide and driver praised for flexible planning, leads you from Durrës and Berat to Ohrid, Prizren, and Krujë, with six hotel nights, breakfast, and entry fees included.

“This was a wonderful 7-day tour of various towns and cities in Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo. Our guide (also driver), Daniel, was very knowledgeable and friendly, and did a great job of tailoring the trip to our interests. We found the timings to be perfect - just enough time in each place to get a flavour; it never felt rushed. The hotels that were provided by the tour operator were excellent - always well located and often with great views. This tour exceeded our expectations - highly recommended!”

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11.Exploring Albania: A 6-Day Tour of Nature, Culture, and Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $1,143

Travel privately from Tirana through Albania’s castles, UNESCO towns, canyons, wineries, and coast. You’ll visit Rozafa, Shkoder, Kruje, Berat, Gjirokaster, Sarande, Himare, Llogara, and Zvernec Island in an air-conditioned vehicle, with private rooms and four breakfasts. English-language guiding is provided, and Zeni may lead your journey.

“Booked the 6 day Albania tour. Lovely experience with breathtaking views from North to South of Albania. Zeni was awesome in guiding us through and explaining the sites to us. Thank you for this memorable trip.”

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12.Southern Albania: Culture and nature adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $1,155

Travel through southern Albania with an English-speaking guide and driver in a small group of up to eight. You’ll visit Berat, Apollonia, the Riviera, Butrint, Gjirokaster, Permet, Voskopoje, and Lake Ohrid, with time for waterfalls, thermal baths, local food, and village walks. Guides may include Samet, Saimir, Elvis, or Denis.

“The entire experience with See Trip was nothing short of exceptional, and I felt compelled to share my positive feedback.”

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13.From Tirana Albanian Highlights – 6 day around Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $1,982

Travel Albania in a group of no more than 10, starting in Tirana, Durres, or Berat. You’ll visit Berat, Osum Canyon, Gjirokaster, Butrint, Ksamil, the Albanian Riviera, and several monasteries, with a tour leader, local guides, included stays, four breakfasts, and three lunches.

“First few days were fun and beautiful scenery. Then we got sick so couldn’t enjoy last couple of days very well and missed some sight visits. Guide was helpful and understanding”

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14.Best of Albania – 6 days Multidays tour of Nature and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,243

This private six-day circuit links Albania’s major cultural sites with mountain villages, family guesthouse stays, local food, and coastal views. A guide and air-conditioned vehicle are included, along with five breakfasts and five dinners. Expect long drives, uneven old-town streets, and a fast pace from Tirana to Lake Ohrid.

“We took a McCarthy'sParty 12 day tour of Newfoundland and Labrador from August 26 to September 6, 2024.”

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15.Albania North to South in 4 Days; Semi – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,327

Travel north to south from Tirana in a group of up to 10, visiting Shkoder, Berat, Gjirokaster, and Tirana. You’ll see Rozafa Castle, a handmade mask workshop, a farm restaurant, Ottoman-era towns, a family vineyard, and communist-era sights. Three breakfasts, hotels, transport, guides, and entry fees are included.

“This was exactly the tour we were looking for. A great mix of activity, history, free time for exploring, and relaxing. Our guide, Neil was informative and friendly. Sirma at head office was helpful from initial enquiries to departure.”

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