Albania · TOUR REVIEWS
A week in Albania is a driving holiday whether you meant it to be or not: the coast is one road, the stone towns are on the way, and the mountains are the detour worth taking. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
Hike Gamti Mountain above Bovilla Lake, enjoy canyon scenery, Albanian stories, air-conditioned transport, and excellent value from Tirana.
“Great day tour out of Tirana. The hike was quite short, but with very rewarding views over the lake at the top. Our tour guide, Arber, was fun, helpful and informative.”
Cross from Corfu to Sarandë, explore ancient Butrint, enjoy coastal views, and sample Albania on a well-organized 10-hour day trip.
“Great Trip ! Professional local guide and always helpful support by GYG”
Review of the Berat UNESCO day tour from Tirana, with Belshi Lake, castle admission, free time, guide tips, transport notes, and honest value advice.
“Great day out.. Great views. Great knowledge from our tour guide Klajdi. He was polite too and very helpful.”
Explore Tirana’s main sights, communist past, and local stories on a lively 2-hour English walking tour for $18.14.
“Very informative walk around the city. Also gives you an idea of where to spend more in-depth hours during your free time.”
Review of the Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar, and Sari Salltik day tour from Tirana, with mountain views, history, shopping, costs, and practical tips.
“This tour was amazing by Smart Tours Albania , pick up went smoothly , the guide Erwin was pleasant and knowledgeable. The castle was great had time for lunch and look around the old bazar . Recommended day trip”
Review of Tirana’s Albanian Night, with folk music, dance, costumes, a seven-dish dinner, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“I was such a fun cultural experience! We loved every moment of it! Not only the dancing and singing, but the hospitality of the Albanian people!”
Review of Tirana’s Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hike, with transport, steep trail, river swimming, guides, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Fantastic views. Not strenuous. We took breaks when anyone needed them. The tour guide was informative and attentive to the group. The driver drove confidently. (16th of June).”
Raft through Albania’s Osumi Canyons near Berat, with waterfalls, cliff jumps, expert guides, gear, and canyon views for $54.44.
“It was awesome! We were under the waterfalls and jumping from the rocks to the water! Unforgettable experience!”
Review of the Komani Lake and Shala River day trip from Tirana, with boat views, swimming, hiking, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“I had an incredible day trip to Kormani Lake and the Shala River as a solo traveler. From start to finish, the communication was clear and everything was really well organized, which made me feel completely safe throughout the entire experience. Our guide, Arber, was absolutely amazing knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable. The scenery was breathtaking, and I couldn’t recommend this tour (and Arber!) highly enough.”
Learn to make Albanian dishes, share lunch, wine, and raki, and enjoy a warm small-group cooking class in Tirana.
“Very nice afternoon đź‘ŤI enjoyed the cooking, the explanation and the taste of the food very well! As a bonus: the conversations with other travelers from all over the world”
Review of the $22.99 Durres, Berat, and Belsh Lake day tour from Tirana, with Roman ruins, castle views, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Excellent day trip and great way to see other parts of Albania. I was asked to move by the travel company from day before and group contained mainly Italians. The guide spoke for longer lengths and in more detail to them. There were 4 English speaking on the tour and felt we were being told the basic information- which was helpful. Great stops on the trip and comfortable minibus. On arrival the guide called names out and said we were boarding in order of when booked. Because I had been moved recently, to help the company, I had to board last and was at the very back, felt this was…”
Explore Albania’s Osumi Canyon from Berat with guided canyoning, swims, lunch, gear, legends, and hotel transfers for $47.18.
“Superleuk! Prachtige natuur, echt een aanrader. De kinderen (10 en 12 jaar) vonden het fantastisch om van de rotsen te springen, je mag zelf kiezen of je dit al dan niet wenst te doen.”
Ride through Permet’s wild Vjosa region, visit Leuse Church and Lengarica Canyon, and enjoy snacks, wine, and thermal baths.
“Really memorable experience. Avi was a great tour guide who gave us great instructions and confidence while on the horses. Definitely not for the faint hearted. Really fun to trek up into the mountains on the horses.”
Review of Vjosa River rafting near Gjirokastër, with canyon scenery, thermal springs, cliff jumps, safety gear, pricing, and practical tips.
“Nice expierience. Beautyfull nature. friendly and cool tourguides. Food for families, Kids and couples.”
Explore Tirana through byrek, markets, local dishes and raki on a small-group walking tour with history, food tastings and practical city tips.
“Angjelo was a delight - personable, informative and fun. This was a great outing! The food was very good and the history lesson was interesting. What a perfect way to learn and see the city.”
Water, mountains, stone towns, and the table at the end of the day.
