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Travelling to Albania: ways to discover Europe's best kept secret

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Albania is attracting more and more travellers. It offers an appealing combination of history, unspoilt nature and living culture. Its Mediterranean beaches, rugged mountains and villages of traditional houses appeal to many different types of traveller.

Each option has its own pace and focus. It depends on what you're looking for: culture, nature or an overview of the Balkans.

Travel to Albania - Manuel Ginarte Theth Valley
Trip to Albania | Manuel Ginarte, Theth Valley

If you are considering Albania, here are different ways to discover the country according to your interests:

1. Albania and Macedonia

A broader programme includes two neighbouring countries. After Albania’s highlights, we continue to Kosovo’s Prizren, where Ottoman influences remain in its old bridge and mosques. Then we visit Ohrid in North Macedonia, beside its namesake lake, with historic churches and a medieval old town. A good choice for a fuller picture of the Balkans.

✔️ 12-day trip
✔️ Departures 5, 19 MAY | 9, 23 Jun | 7, 21, 28 Jul | 4, 18, 25 Aug | 8, 22 Sep | 6 Oct 2026
✔️ Price from 1440€
An enjoyable, varied combination of Albania and Macedonia’s ancient and recent history, with fantastic spring landscapes.

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Albania and Macedonia + The unknown northern valleys, classical Albania and Macedonia

 

2. Albania Easter special

Designed for Christmas, this itinerary visits the country’s highlights. It begins in Tirana, whose architecture and atmosphere combine Ottoman, Italian and communist influences, then continues to Berat, the “city of a thousand windows”, with white houses stepped up the hillside. It also includes Gjirokastër and its well-preserved Ottoman old town.

✔️ 8-day trip
✔️ Departure 28 MAR | 4, 25 Apr 2026
✔️ Price from 1280€
A route for those who want to discover some little-known countries and their fascinating history and culture while welcoming the new year in a different way.

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Albania and Macedonia + Cultural and active route through Albania and Macedonia. Easter Special.

3. Albania Trekking

This option suits people who enjoy activity and nature. It focuses on Theth Valley in the northern Albanian Alps, staying in family guesthouses to experience rural life. Walks explore green valleys, rivers, waterfalls and villages preserving old traditions. It is ideal for discovering a more authentic, less-visited Albania.

✔️ 8-day trip
✔️ Departures 23 JUN | 21 Jul | 4, 18 Aug | 8, 22 Sep 2026
✔️ Price from 1280€
An impressive trek through the mountains of northern Albania and southern Montenegro. We will explore the Dinaric Alps on foot, discovering mountains and remote valleys in a multicultural area inhabited by Albanians and Slavs.

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Albania and Montenegro + Trekking through the Dinaric Alps

Comparison of Routes for Albania

Feature Albania and Macedonia Albania Trekking
Duration 12 days 8 days
Main focus Cultural and historical Nature and hiking
Main destinations Tirana, Berat, Gjirokastër, Ohrid (Macedonia), Prizren (Kosovo) Tirana, Shkodër, Theth Valley, Krujë
Physical activity level Moderate (easy walks) High (demanding walks)
Accommodation Hotels + rural guesthouse Hotels + Mountain guesthouses
Transport Minibus/Van + ferry Minibus/Van
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