10-Day Albania Tour from Tirana: Customize Your Itinerary

Mix and match day trips across Albania on your own schedule

A 10-day customizable tour of Albania starting from Tirana, where you pick which day trips to take and the guide arranges the rest. Private transportation, a local English-speaking guide, water and snacks are included. Traditional lunch costs extra. Children from age 6 are welcome, and pickup from Tirana or Saranda is part of the package.

Options for this experience

11 options

From US$ 193 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Tirana day trip, option 7 07:30 and 08:00 Guide in English Up to 7 people Private tour: See the Last Wild River in Europe (Vjosa), relax at the springs of Permet and enjoy the view from the Castle of Argjiro. Duration: 8 hours 40 minutes round trip: 1) Tirane, 2) Kelcyre, 3) Permet (Thermal Baths), 4) Gjirokaster, 5) Tirane. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

Excursion starting in Tirana, option 6 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 Guide in English Up to 7 people Private tour: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of two beautiful cities in southeast Albania and enjoy the sunset by the lakeside. Duration: 7 hours 55 minutes round trip: 1) Tirane, 2) Pogradec, 3) Korce, 4) Voskopoje, 5) Tirane. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

Tirana day excursion, option 4 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English Up to 7 people Round trip: A top day trip for nature lovers during your holiday in Albania. Duration: 9 hours 10 minutes round trip: 1) Tirane, 2) Zvernec, 3) Vlore, 4) Llogara National Park, 5) Tirane. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

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Tirana day excursion, option 1 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English Up to 7 people Private tour: Enjoy the nature, culture and traditional food of Middle Albania in just one day trip. Duration: 6 hours. Round trip: 1) Tirane, 2) Kruje, 3) Durres, 4) Tirane. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

Excursion from Tirana, option 3 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English Up to 7 people Private tour: Explore the historical sites of ancient Albania. Duration: 8 hours 20 minutes round trip: 1) Tirane, 2) Durres, 3) Berat, 4) Tirane. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

Saranda day excursion, option 2 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English Up to 7 people Private tour: Experience the best of your holiday in Albania in a single day trip. Duration: 8 hours. Round trip: 1) Sarande, 2) Blue Eye, 3) Gjirokaster, 4) Ksamil, 5) Sarande. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

Saranda day excursion, option 1 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English Up to 7 people Private tour: Drive through the magical landscapes of the Albanian Riviera, where sky and sea meet. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Duration: 9 hours 20 minutes round trip. Albanian Riviera: 1) Sarande, 2) Borsh, 3) Llogara, 4) Vlore, 5) Zvernec, 6) Sarande. Pickup is included.

Excursion from Saranda, option 3 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English Up to 7 people Private tour: A remarkable day trip through the South of Albania that will make your day unforgettable. Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes round trip. South of Albania: 1) Sarande, 2) Blue Eye, 3) Gjirokaster, 4) Kelcyre, 5) Permet, 6) Ksamil, 7) Sarande. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

Day excursion departing from Tirana, option 2 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English Up to 7 people Private tour: Discover the highlights of Northern Albania in a single day with this private tour. Duration: 9 hours. Round trip: 1) Tirane, 2) Shkoder, 3) Lezhe, 4) Kruje, 5) Tirane. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

Day outing from Tirana, option 5 07:30 and 08:00 Guide in English Up to 7 people Private tour: Made for those who want to enjoy culture, nature, sightseeing, food and tradition, all in one day. Duration: 12 hours round trip: 1) Tirane, 2) Gjirokaster, 3) Blue Eye, 4) Ksamil, 5) Sarande, 6) Tirane. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

Customize your Tour!!! 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 Guide in English Up to 4 people Customized tour: Build your holiday by choosing your favorite day trips around Albania. Duration: 10 days. For two or more day trips, please book this option and we will ask you which day trips you would like to have. Inclusions: pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, local guide, entrance tickets, snacks and fruit, bottled water. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Day trip from Tirana 1

• Pick up at starting point
• Visit Kruja city and old Bazaar
• Walk around Durres city and enjoy view
• Visit Skanderbeg square, Toptani castle, and Artificial lake of Tirana

Day 2: Day trip from Tirana 2

• Visit Castle of Rozafa, Shkodra lake, and Shkoder city
• Visit Mrizi i Zanave green tourism
• Explore Kruja old city, Ottoman market, and castle

Day 3: Day trip from Tirana 3

• Walk around Durres city and enjoy view
• Visit Berat castle and walk cobble streets
• Explore Berat downtown and stone city

Day 4: Day trip from Tirana 4

• Visit Vlora city and learn its history
• Visit Zvërnec Monastery
• Enjoy view from Llogara valley

Day 5: Day trip from Tirana 5

• Visit Blue Eye natural monument
• Explore Gjirokaster: Argjiro Castle, Old Bazaar, museum, Skenduli house
• Enjoy traditional lunch with local family
• Visit hidden gems of Ionian pearl
• Visit Lekursi castle and Saranda city

Day 6: Day trip from Tirana 6

• Visit Korcë city: Cathedral and Old bazaar
• Visit Voskopoja and enjoy traditional food
• Visit Drilon national park and Tushemisht village

Day 7: Day trip from Tirana 7

• Visit UNESCO heritage site
• Explore Vjosa river and canyons
• Visit thermal baths

Day 8: Day Trip from Saranda 1

• Visit National park
• Visit Vlora city and Zvërnec monastery
• Explore Albanian Riviera
• Visit ancient Byzantine structure

Day 9: Day trip from Saranda 2

• Visit Blue Eye natural water spring
• Visit castle and Ottoman bazaar
• Visit Ottoman castle
• Visit Ksamil islands

Day 10: Day trip from Saranda 3

• Visit water spring
• Visit castle, museum, and Ottoman market
• Visit thermal baths
• Explore Vjosa river and canyons

What’s included

• Private transportation in a van with your guide.
• private local English-speaking guide for each day trip.
• bottled water, soft drinks, snacks and fresh fruit.
• all fees and taxes.
• pickup and drop-off from Tirana or Saranda hotels.

Times

• Every day 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 4

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (18 to 70 years) · Child (6 to 17 years): free · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Private Tours Albania

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The experience

The structure here is yours to build. You choose from nine day trips (each one a full day out of Tirana or Saranda), and book the ones that match what you want to see. Kruja and its Ottoman bazaar, Berat's thousand-window houses stacked on a hillside, Saranda on the coast, the Blue Eye spring, Gjirokaster's castle and old bazaar, Vlora where the Albanian flag was first raised, thermal baths, the Vjosa River canyons, Ksamil islands: the itinerary lists them all, and you decide which ones fit your 10 days. If you're booking just one day trip, pick that option alone. If you're taking two or more, book the "Customize Your Tour" option and message the guide through the booking platform, WhatsApp or email to tell him which days you want.

A private local guide who speaks English picks you up from your hotel in Tirana or Saranda and drives you to each stop you've chosen. The van is yours for the day: no shared groups, no fixed schedule beyond the one you've already decided on. Bottled water, soft drinks, snacks and fresh fruit come with you. Traditional lunch in places like Gjirokaster with a local family is available for an extra charge and needs to be arranged in advance. The guide knows the back routes and the stories: why Berat earned the name "City of One Thousand Windows," what made Vlora the birthplace of Albanian independence, how the Blue Eye spring works. Walking happens (cobblestone streets in old towns, castle grounds, bazaar alleys), but the pace is yours.

The more people in your group and the more day trips you book, the bigger the discount. Pickup and drop-off from Tirana or Saranda are included. If you're staying elsewhere, transport costs extra. Children from age 6 can join. Let the guide know before the tour starts if anyone has food allergies or needs to take medicine during the day.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years): free. Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I book just one day trip, or do I have to commit to all 10 days?

You can book single day trips individually. Each one is its own option. If you want two or more different days, book the "Customize Your Tour" option and message the guide with your choices. He'll confirm and you can pay the rest later.

What's the difference between the day trips from Tirana and the ones from Saranda?

The Tirana day trips cover the north and central parts of Albania (Kruja, Berat, Vlora, Gjirokaster, Korcë), and start from your hotel in Tirana. The Saranda day trips explore the south and coast, starting from Saranda: the Blue Eye, Ksamil islands, the Vjosa canyons, and the Albanian Riviera.

Is lunch included in the day trips?

Water, snacks and fruit are included. Traditional lunch with a local family, available in places like Gjirokaster, costs extra and needs to be arranged with the guide before the tour starts.

How much walking is involved on these day trips?

Walking happens at each stop (through old bazaars, up to castles, along cobblestone streets in towns like Berat and Gjirokaster), but the guide sets a pace that works for the group. The itinerary is flexible, so you can spend more time at stops you love and less at others.

What does the Blue Eye day trip include?

The Blue Eye natural monument day trip covers the Blue Eye spring itself, Gjirokaster's castle and old bazaar, the Argjiro Castle, Skenduli house museum, and the hidden gems of the Ionian coast. A traditional lunch with a local family in Gjirokaster is optional and costs extra.

Do I need a car rental, or is transport included?

Transport is included: a private van and driver pick you up from your hotel in Tirana or Saranda for whichever day trips you book. If you're staying outside those cities, transport costs extra.