Tirana Tours &amp; Trips

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bucharest, Romania, Skopje, Sofia, Tirana

Highlights

Enjoy an extended visit to romantic Peles Castle, former summer residence of Romania's first royal family Visit the Patriarchal church of Bucharest, considered one of the most beautiful cathedrals of Romania Special dinner with a guest lecturer who enlightens you on Romania's turbulent history At a beautiful 17th century Bulgarian church, a magical performance by an esteemed local choir Walk along the cobbled streets of Plovdiv, Europe's oldest city Ascend to the 10th century Rila Monastery, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site Explore the historic streets of Skopje’s Old Town, stopping at the House of Mother Teresa Wine tasting and vineyard tour in Stobi, a city in the Republic of North Macedonia at the crossroads of civilization Discover lively Tirana, the beating heart of Albania, with its vibrant café culture and funky art Visit Kruje, where the hero Skanderbeg defended Albania from the Ottomans †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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14 days From$4,019

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12 Day Albania, Montenegro, Croatia & Slovenia

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Kolasin, Split, Tirana

Highlights

View the National History Museum, adorned with a gigantic mosaic mural known as "The Albanians" in Tirana Visit Moraca Monastery, the largest medieval Orthodox monument in Montenegro in Kolasin Tour Durmitor National Park, formed by glaciers and traversed by rivers and underground streams Visit King Nikola Museum in Cetinje, a former home of the last Montenegrin ruler Nikola I Petrovic Njegoš View the spectacular Bay of Kotor fjord Tour Dubrovnik, Croatia's magical city on the Adriatic Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Marvel at the impressive Diocletian's Palace, a precious example of Roman architecture in Split Explore magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a network of 16 terraced basins View the Cathedral of Zagreb, with its soaring twin spires Tour Ljubljana's Old Town with its unique mixture of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture Enjoy the beautiful Alpine resort of Bled, exquisitely set amidst the Julian Alps †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

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12 days From$2,629

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Balkan Explorer

By Expat Explore

none

4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Athens, Belgrade, Budapest, Croatia, Delphi, Dubrovnik, Ljubljana, Meteora , Mykonos, Santorini, Sofia, Thessaloniki, Tirana

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."

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16 days From$2,245

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Balkan´s Route

By Europamundo Vacations

none

4.6/5 Excellent

66 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Bucharest, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Romania, Sarajevo, Tirana, Transylvania

Highlights

Explore its elegant central squares
Enjoy the journey of pretty forests and mountain scenery
Enjoy some time strolling in this beautiful walled town with its strong Venetian influence
Visit the impressive Castle of Hunedoara, which is considered the prettiest castle in Romania

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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9 days From$1,489

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Balkans Treasures Tour

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Sarajevo, Skopje, Sofia, Tirana

Highlights

Explore Belgrade, Budva and Novi Sad
Visit Dubrovnik - Big Onofrio Fountain, Rector's Palace, Franciscan Monastery and Sponza Palace
Visit Kotor - Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and Mostar - Stari Most Bridge
Discover the places like Skopje - Church of the Holy Savior, Sofia, Sarajevo and Skopje

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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12 days From$1,280

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Balkan Magical Escape Tour

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Sarajevo, Skopje, Sofia, Tirana

Highlights

Visit Budva - Old Town, Dubrovnik - Big Onofrio Fountain and Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace
Explore Kotor - Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and Mostar - Stari Most Bridge
Visit Skopje - Church of the Holy Savior and Skopje - Old Bazaar
Discover Sofia, Tirana - Mosque of Et'hem Bey and Belgrade - Kelmegdan Fortress

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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11 days From$1,177

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The Balkan Gems

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Skopje, Tirana

Highlights

Explore Budva and Budva - Old Town
Visit Dubrovnik - Big Onofrio Fountain, Rector's Palace, Franciscan Monastery and Kotor - Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Budva - Church of St. Ivan
Visit Kotor Bay, Ohrid - St. Sofia and Skopje - Kale Fortress
Explore Tirana - Mosque of Et'hem Bey and Skanderbeg Square

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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7 days From$894

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Balkan Delight Tour

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Sarajevo, Skopje, Tirana

Highlights

Visit Belgrade, Budva and Dubrovnik - Big Onofrio Fountain
Explore Kotor - Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, Mostar - Stari Most Bridge and Ohrid - St. Clement Church
Visit Belgrade - Kelmegdan Fortress, Tirana - Mosque of Et'hem Bey and Skanderbeg Square
Discover Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery and Sponza Palace
Visit Kotor Bay, Novi Sad and Tirana

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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10 days From$1,081

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Highlights of Albania

By Explore!

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Berat, Elba, Gjirokaster, Kruja, Tirana

Highlights

Travel through Albania while discovering its fascinating history and culture
Discover Butrint, one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Balkans
Stroll along UNESCO-Listed towns and visit hilltop castles

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Had a great time. All of the hotels were fine, but some were excellent. Our leader took great care of us, as did our driver. Cycling was sometimes challenging; always enjoyable."

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Peaks of the Balcans

By Aman Tours

none

5/5 Excellent

29 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Tirana

Highlights

Albania

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Although not a master in skiing this tour met all my expectations for a great holiday in Montenegro. Not only snow but also interior pools."

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Kosovo, Albania & Macedonia Explorer

By Intrepid Travel

premier

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Skopje, Tirana

Highlights

Explore the remote northern reaches of Albania and take one of the world’s best boat trips with a cruise through the mountainous corridors of Lake Koman
Experience daily life in the Valbona Valley with a stay at a local guesthouse. Clink glasses with the locals in the village and hike the rugged valley passes.
Sail across the blue waters of Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest lakes. No wonder North Macedonia and Albania share this beautiful attraction – nobody would want to let it go.
Kososvo is rich in history and contrasts. Step back in time and learn about the infamous Battle of Kosovo on a day trip to the Field of Blackbirds, before embracing the modern culture thriving in Prishtina, Europe’s youngest capital.
Lose yourself in Tirana, the Albanian capital full of a revitalised urban energy, and partake in the local's favourite pastime: drinking coffee and people-watching.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Highlights of Albania

By Exodus Travels

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Berat, Tirana

Highlights

Visit Unesco World Heritage sites: Pogradec, Butrint, Berat and Gjirokaster
Journey through the beautiful Albanian Riviera
Discover historic monuments, including Durres Amphitheatre and Korce Museum of Medieval Arts
Explore Llogora National Park

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Generous cancellation

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Zagreb to Athens: Adriatic & Ancient Capitals

By G Adventures

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Athens, Croatia, Diocletian's Palace, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Montenegro, Split, Tirana, Zagreb

Highlights

Relax on corfu’s beaches
Make new friends over drinks along the adriatic
Explore charming old villages
Discover the rich and varied culture of the balkans
Marvel at stunning views at the bay of kotor

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Ann

Apr 2024

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Highlights of Albania

Excellent trip with a great leader and itinerary.

Lyndon

Apr 2024

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Highlights of Albania

As always Explore has succeeded in putting together a tour that gives you a good feel for the country you are visiting and its people and culture. There were place...

Susan Postill

Apr 2024

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Highlights of Albania

Lovely trip, beautiful country, nice people, good food,...

Naomi

Apr 2024

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Highlights of Albania

Mixed feelings. Fabulous countryside, mountains & valleys, rivers & greenery. Lovely churches, mosques, museums & old Roman remains. But towns in 1st w...

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Apr 2024

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Highlights of Albania

Guide Tedi and driver Tony - brilliant team who were proud to show us their lovely country. Nothing was too much trouble for either of them. Tedi was mature way bey...