DAY TRIPS · ALBANIA
One spare day and a long list. These 15 day trips from albania are the ones that repay the early start, each with its price, its real length and the one thing to check before you pay.
Review of the $12 Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hike from Tirana, with practical advice on transport, trail difficulty, views, guides, and value.
“Pretty nice adventure for a holiday. A little hike for a beautiful view. You will have stop at the restaurant, its not expensive and tasty home food”
Review of Albania’s long day trip from Tirana to Sarandë, Ksamil, and the Blue Eye, with practical advice on timing, costs, swimming, and value.
“Very long day but worth it, the weather was lovely and a lot of free time exploring the coastal city of Saranda, and the Blue Eye was lovely with enough time to wonder into the hills around, Ksamil was very nice but due to the shorter days didnt get the full experience, having said that we arrived for sunset and the short boat trip was a great way to end the trip. The guide Ervin was very informative and translated in multiple languages, the driver was very safe.”
Review of Albania’s Komani Lake and Shala River day trip, with boat rides, mountain views, swimming, local food, guide tips, and honest drawbacks.
“the day trip was amazing, it's an early start but the scenery is breathtaking, the guide we had was bledjan and he was great very energetic and kept the vibe of the group up high the whole time”
Cross the Ionian Sea from Corfu to Saranda and Butrint for ancient ruins, coastal views, guided sightseeing, and lunch in Albania.
“Had a great trip, the guide was very knowledgeable.”
Review of Albania’s $20 day trip from Tirana to Durrës, Berat, and Belshi Lake, with castle walks, history, lunch tips, and practical advice.
“I really enjoyed my trip to Berat and Durres. Our guide Bledar did a great job with the tour. He gave us good information and allowed for free time to explore the cities. I really appreciate that. His driving skills were fantastic and overall it was a very nice day. I would highly recommend this trip.”
Review of the Komani Lake and Shala River day trip from Shkoder, with boat rides, swimming, mountain views, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“Excellent! The guide was very friendly and helpful. The transportation was very smooth and views were breathtaking. Highly recommend adding this activity to your trip!”
Review of the Saranda to Gjirokastra and Blue Eye day trip, with castle, Cold War tunnel, local house, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Excellent day out. The guide was excellent. Perfect pace with free time to relax. The group was small. Really recommend!”
Review of the 12-hour Albania day trip from Durrës or Golem to Saranda, Ksamil, Lekursi Castle, and the Blue Eye spring.
“The day was great! We went to the castle, spent some time at Ksamil, then went to the blue eye in the afternoon. I also suggest the boat ride in Ksamil.”
Explore UNESCO-listed Berat, its castle, Ottoman bridge, Onufri Museum, and scenic Belshi Lake on an affordable Albania day trip.
“The trip was exhilarating, long walk good for your health, mind and body. The transportation was superb. The tour guide was patient and amazing. I highly recommend the trip as you will learn a lot.”
Ride Tirana’s Dajti cable car for mountain views, free time, restaurants, and fresh air on this practical three-hour escape.
“Toller Ausflug auf den Berg mit der Seilbahn. Schöne Aussicht vom Restaurant mit Unterhaltung für Jung und Alt. Geringe Wartezeit aufgrund guter Organisation.”
Review of the 5-hour Krujë tour from Tirana, covering Skanderbeg Museum, Krujë Castle, Sari Salltik Shrine, and the Old Bazaar.
“Besmir was a great guide. I really enjoyed the tour.”
Review of the Bovilla Lake, Gamti hike, and Kruja day trip from Tirana, with practical advice on price, timing, guides, views, and value.
“We had a great tour to Bovila lake and Kruija with our guide Endri. He told us a lot about Albania and about the history of Kruija and Albania. He took al lot of time to let us enjoy everything till the maximum. Also he was very patiënt with our children. Thank you for this first experience with Albania Endri.”
Explore Berat Castle, Gorica Bridge, Belshi Lake, and Albanian culture on a flexible $31 day trip from Tirana or Durres.
“Our tour guide Andrea made the day with his humor.Very good value for money,must book trip to the lovely city of Berat & the pretty Belshi Lake.Highly recommended”
Explore Berat Castle, Mangalem, Albanian food, and peaceful Lake Belsh on a flexible day trip from Durres or Golem.
“Our trip to Berat was such a memorable experience, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Xhejni. From the very start he was welcoming, easy to talk to, and really made the history of the city come alive with his stories. It never felt rushed or too formal, more like exploring with a very knowledgeable friend. On the way, we also passed by the beautiful Belshi Lake, which added a really special touch to the day. Between the stunning views, the cultural treasures in Berat, and Xhejni’s enthusiasm, it honestly ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Albania. We’d definitely recommend this…”
Explore Kruja and Durrës from Tirana with castle history, Skanderbeg, local lunch, Roman ruins, and a small-group guide.
“Bellissima escursione e molto interessante la guida un bravo ragazzo preparato siamo stati veramente bene per tutta la giornata peccato per il caldo consiglio da fare in settembre o ottobre”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
