Albania Beaches and Peaks | Summer 2025
Deal Number 19387860
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You’ve seen golden beaches, turquoise seas, and lush wooded mountains. But nothing compares to what you’ll witness here. Think: cable car rides & historical architecture in Tirana. Show-stopping beaches, vineyard dinners & cultural gems in the Albanian Riviera. Topped off with panoramic hiking in Valbonë. Come experience 8 epic days of discovering Albania’s incredible untouched beauty.
Duration 8 days
Destination Tirana
Company Contiki
Availability From 31/08/2025 to 07/09/2025
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What's Included?
- Highlights
- 3 Dinner (D)7 Breakfast (B)Tirana: Kicking off with a bang, tonight we'll savour a traditional Albanian dinner with warm stews, pies and breads
- Tirana: Buckle up! We're soaring in a cable car at 1050m
- We'll explore the Enver Hoxha path (or 'the Promenade' as known locally) once we're at the summit - accompanied by breathtaking views of Tirana and its surroundings
- Tirana: Join a local guide who'll show you around Albania's capital city
- You'll see the City Walls (Kalaja Tiranes), bustling bazaars & Skanderberg Square
- Then you'll get a rundown on how to buy, taste and store olive oilfrom the pros
- Himarë: It's a free beach day! Spend it away relaxing on the golden beaches
- Take a dip in the sparkling sea
- The local beach clubs here will defo pique your interest too
- Porto Palermo Bay: Castles by the sea are always gorgeous
- But Porto Palermo is a treasure box of natural beauty
- You've got some to explore the island & see the fortress of Ali Pash Tepelena AKA Lio of Yannina
- Himarë: Today’s your chance to witness a magical Iso-Polyphony performance - Albanian folk music that used to be sung in weddings, funerals & harvest festivals (and is included in UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage!)
- It’s a tradition that traces back to almost 2600 years, but is sadly disappearing with time
- Every penny we spend here will help preserve this beautiful piece of culture
- Fishtë: Welcome to Mrizi i Zanave
- Here, you'll have the chance to learn about sustainable farming
- Then, we'll top it off with a wholesome organic dinner where the waiters will tell you where each local ingredient comes from
- Seriously
- It's so good, even Dua Lipa has visited this place!Koman: You'll cruise over one of the most stunning lakes in Albania
- We won't spoil the view for you, but keep your cameras rolling!Valbonë: Lace up your boots! We've got 3 hours of hiking and endless breathtaking views in this national park
- Expect jaw-dropping natural beauty & plenty of spots for your photo ops
- Prizren: See this beautiful town, studded with Ottoman architecture, flowing rivers, and intriguing artefacts
- Cherry on top? The locals here are super hospitable too!
Availability
- From 31/08/2025 to 07/09/2025
Visit Tirana
Day 1
You ready? Welcome to Tirana! Tonight, you’ll have the chance to chat & eat with your brand new crew over a welcome dinner at a charming local restaurant.
Day 2
Sun’s out, buns out.
(No really, go get your breakfast…). Today’s all about epic views, history & some more epic views. First, we’ll take the cable car up to Dajti Mountain where jaw-dropping views of the city await us. Then, we’ll head back down where a local guide will show us around the city’s historical buildings - where you’ll get to try local olive oil. The rest of the day is all yours. And luckily, there’s plenty of stuff here to keep you entertained.
Day 3
Time to turn up the dial… coz we’re seeing the Albanian Riviera today! After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to Tirana and hop onto our coach for a short drive to our next stop.
Turquoise waters, golden sand - that's how you know we’re in a coastal wonderland. You can choose to spend all day unwinding on the stunning beaches. Or take a boat tour to the National Marine Park with views of rugged coastlines & lush green hills. For dinner, maybe you’d like to join us at a traditional, family-owned restaurant (inside a literal vineyard) for a wholesome dine & wine experience.
Day 4
Wakey wakey, we’ve got some more beach destinations to tick off today.
No, you’re not in the Maldives. This is the Albanian Riviera! You’ve got some time today to check out the beaches and streets of this beautiful hidden gem. Then, we’ll make our way to a stunning little bay. There’s a castle. There’s a sparkling blue bay. And there’s some time for you to explore ‘em. Then, on our way back to Vlorë - we’ll stop by to witness a unique performance of traditional Albanian singing. With our bodies all travel-tired, there’s only one thing on our minds: dinner. So we’ll walk about town and grab food. Next thing on the agenda? A good night’s sleep.
Day 5
This morning is all about recharging & relaxing by the sandy beach.
After lunch, we’ll drive to another shiny new destination. Sprawling fields, rolling hills and tranquil panoramas - that’s how you’ll be greeted at Fishtë. This evening, we'll gorge on a delicious, homegrown dinner (with glorious vineyard views as the backdrop). Ahh, life’s good. Isn’t it? Equipped with a new sense of serenity, tonight we’ll rest in a wonderful traditional hotel here.
Day 6
Rise & shine travellers, we’ve got a long day ahead of us.
Fill up on breakfast at the hotel and let’s get started… It’s ferry time! You’ll cruise along the breathtaking valleys and hills surrounding Lake Komani towards Feirya. Then, a short drive later, we’ll have arrived at Valbonë. If the boat cruise has impressed you already, just wait till you see what's next. After checking into the guesthouse we will head off for an afternoon hiking in Valbonë National Park - passing by tranquil rivers, jaw-dropping valleys and rocky cliffs along the way. Then, we’ll finish it all off with a hearty dinner back in our guesthouse.
Day 7
Wave goodbye to the mountains.
A different adventure awaits us today. That’s right, this morning we’re going to Kosovo! This beautiful old town is studded with restaurants that are perfect if you wanna try the local cuisine. Then you’ve got some time to explore the cobblestone streets here, before we continue onto Tirana. Tirana, did ya miss us? You'll have the option to grab your pals and head to a restaurant in the city to enjoy some local eats (It's our last evening together sadly). Then, it’s back to the hotel for a well deserved snooze.
Day 8
Oh, what a treat it has been… 8 days of beautiful beaches, perfect peaks and undisturbed exploration.
Grab your final breakfast here. And grab your friends’ socials too. The only thing left to do now is plan your next trip together!
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Departure dates and Pricing
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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Sun 31st August, 202531/08/2025 | Sun 7th September, 202507/09/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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