Best of Albania Explorer 8 days Tour
Overview
Tucked away in a little visited corner of Europe lie Albania, is a charming and delightful country that few people know much about. For years Albania was a closed society, ruled by the iron fist of Communism, but since the end of the Cold War it has been showing curious travellers its many charms, The location of Albania between some of Europe’s most important empires has left them well endowed with a wealth of attractions from the Greek, Roman and Ottoman eras. The region is home to a wealth of old Turkish architecture which sits side by side with elaborately decorated Orthodox churches and from more recent times the civic buildings of Communist era, as well as impressive Roman ruins and well preserved historic towns. This part of Europe is also blessed with incredible scenery with imposing mountains, pristine lakes and traditional villages tucked away in pretty valleys.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Entry fees for all 12 itinerary sites are included, covering every cultural, historical, and scenic visit planned throughout the trip.
- Hotel: Accommodation 4* hotels on double occupancy in good location.
- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- English speaking guide/tour leader
- Tips and personal expenditures
- International airfare and airport taxes
- Local city/tourist tax (to be paid upon check in hotel)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Arrival - Tirane.
1 Stop
Kruje - Tirane
1 Stop
Lezhe - Shkoder.
2 Stops
Durres - Berat (UNESCO).
2 Stops
Ardenica Monastery - Apollonia - Vlore.
3 Stops
Himare - Ksamil - Butrint (UNESCO) - Saranda.
3 Stops
Mesopotam - Blue Eye - Gjirokaster (UNESCO) - Tirane.
3 Stops
Airport Transfer.
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-34296P19
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Entry fees for all 12 itinerary sites are included, covering every cultural, historical, and scenic visit planned throughout the trip.
- Hotel: Accommodation 4* hotels on double occupancy in good location.
- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- English speaking guide/tour leader.
- Tips and personal expenditures.
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Local city/tourist tax (to be paid upon check in hotel).
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Albania Explorer 8 days Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Albania Explorer 8 days Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Entry fees for all 12 itinerary sites are included, covering every cultural, historical, and scenic visit planned throughout the trip.
- Hotel: Accommodation 4* hotels on double occupancy in good location.
- Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus and other transportation listed in itinerary.
- English speaking guide/tour leader
- Tips and personal expenditures
- International airfare and airport taxes
- Local city/tourist tax (to be paid upon check in hotel)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
