Top 15 Days Out in Albania

From Golem/Durres: Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain Tour - The drive to Bovilla Reservoir: where the best angles start

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,685 reviews · 5 hours · from $29Our pick

5-hour Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hike from Durrës or Golem. English guide, hotel pickup, 360 views and great value at $29.

“Despite the bad weather, the tour turned out really nice. The guide was super friendly, fun, and communicated everything clearly, always making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. Even with the rain, the views were still beautiful in their own way. Definitely worth it and easy to recommend!”

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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Tour

2.Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,003 reviews · 6 hours · from $12Best value

Hike Gamti Mountain and stroll Lake Bovilla on a guided Tirana day trip, with convenient pickup, summit views, and river time.

“The activity was so nice, worth the price. The guide name Irvi from dream tours Albania, was a good lad, he had all the required information and was nice enough to enough suggest places that we could go to try for traditional food and see the places. Overall the whole day trip was cool.”

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Boat Trips in Vlore, Cruises & Boat Tours, Karaburun Peninsula & Grama Bay Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vlore Tours & Experiences

Vlorë: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour

3.Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,170 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

Speedboat tour from Vlorë to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Peninsula with swims, pirate stories, and scenic stops.

“Highly recommended, best experience. highly professional people. scenic beauty was high point”

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From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Day Tour

4.Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,317 reviews · 6 hours · from $27

Guided 6-hour trip from Durrës or Golem to Krujë Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, and the Old Bazaar, with scenic views and free time.

“It was a really good tour. Oresti, our tour guide is really knowledgeable, we learned a lot about Albania’s history. Which is really interesting to know. We visited off-season so there’s not much of people, I do think it’s just us who visited the castle. Just be prepared as it could get windy with a bit of drizzle. But in all fairness, this tour is really worth it. Thank you to our lovely tour guide who made this trip wonderful!”

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Tirana: 2 Hour Guided Hidden Treasures Sightseeing Tour

5.2 Hour Guided Hidden Treasures Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 948 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

A 2-hour guided Tirana walk for $15, hitting Skanderbeg Square, House of Leaves, Parku Rinia, the Pyramid, Tirana Castle, and Bunk’Art 2.

“The tour covers the major landmarks in Tirana. It was a very good tour. The guide, Sabian, was very nice and created a good atmosphere. He has a great sense of humor.”

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Boat Trips in Vlore, Cruises & Boat Tours, Karaburun Peninsula & Grama Bay Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vlore Tours & Experiences

Vlorë: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour

6.Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 947 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

Speedboat from Vlorë to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun beaches. 5 hours of sea breeze, swims, and cave views.

“The activity was fun. Guide was very chill and experience was absolutely amazing. Recommended if you are in Vlore”

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Blue Eye Spring Day Trips, Gjirokaster Stone City & Zekate Trips, Lekursi Castle Sunsets, Saranda Tours & Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Saranda: Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour

7.Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 884 reviews · 9 hours · from $47

Saranda day trip to Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster and more. Small-group guide plus comfy Mercedes van and great value.

“This day trip was a perfect blend of fun, history, and natural beauty. The itinerary was well-paced, giving us just the right amount of time at each stop, from the mesmerizing Blue Eye spring to the charming streets of Gjirokaster, the elegant Ottoman Bridge, and the panoramic views from Lekursi Castle. Our guide was not only informative and engaging throughout the tour, but also incredibly considerate. Since we were staying in Gjirokaster, he made sure we knew exactly how to reach our hotel and even helped us plan our route to the bus station for our next destination. That extra level of care made the experience feel personal and stress-free.…”

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Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave, Karaburun Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling

8.Haxhi Ali Cave, Karaburun Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 867 reviews · 4 hours · from $352

Speedboat into Haxhi Ali cave, guided stories, and Karaburun swimming at wild Shen Vasil beach, with photos from Vlorë.

“We got redirected to a different boat since the ocean was a bit too wild for a small boat. great experiece overall and good communication, can recommend.”

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Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana

9.Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $12

UNESCO Berat day trip from Tirana with Belshi Lake, Berat Castle admission included, old quarters stroll, and free time for lunch.

“We really enjoyed our visit to Berat, our guide Klajdi was very knowledgeable and recommended delicious restaurants around the town.”

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Sarande: Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

10.Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 798 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Half-day van tour from Sarandë to Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle sunset, with guide, photos, and seasonal train option.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this trip, really well organised (including a WhatsApp message before confirming the time/location). A great way to see the blue eye and the incredible sunset! Go and book!!!”

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From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Beach Speedboat Tour

11.Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Beach Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 791 reviews · 4 hours · from $22

Speedboat from Vlorë to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun beaches for crystal water swims, photo stops, in 4 hours for $22.

“Nice guide who told us historical explanations in the cave, the Karaburun beach is so beautiful. We really enjoyed this tour !”

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Sarande: Hidden Cave, Gremina, Kakome & Krorez Boat Tour

12.Hidden Cave, Gremina, Kakome & Krorez Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 665 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Half-day boat tour from Sarandë to Hidden Cave, Gremina, Kakome, and Krorez. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy 3 hours at Krorez beach.

“Our tour guide / boat captain Ilir was great fun, very attentive and answered all questions + more! Also took an amazing video for us! Would highly recommend”

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Blue Eye Spring Day Trips, Durres Beach & Amphitheatre Days, Ksamil Beach Boat Days, Saranda Tours & Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Tirana, Durrës & Golem: Saranda, Blue Eye & Ksamil Tour

13.Saranda, Blue Eye & Ksamil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 652 reviews · 1 day · from $56

One day from Tirana or Durrës to Saranda, Ksamil, and the Blue Eye. Includes pickup, guide, entry tickets, and guided nature stops.

“I really loved the whole day, it was amazing. the tour guide Ilmi was very informative, lovely and patient and made sure we checked out all the areas that worth seeing. He listened to every requests and made sure we have the best experience we could get. I would definietly book it again. The places we visited were beautiful and calming, very good food as well, prices were very affordable as well. This tour is definietly worth every penny. :)”

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Walking Tour of Tirana

14.Walking Tour of Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $18

2h15 English walking tour in Tirana for $18. See Skanderbeg Square, BunkArt 2, the Enver Hoxha Pyramid, and the Orthodox Cathedral.

“Very informative tour around Tirana with a complex history well explained by Ariola. He struck a good balance of detailed history with some good humour. Very enjoyable tour- highly recommended.”

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