Vlore Riviera beaches with Gjipe Bay hike: Lunch included

Swim at three beaches and walk to a bay no car can reach

A full-day tour of the Vlore Riviera starting with hotel pickup at 8am, visiting swimming beaches south of the city, stopping at Llogara Pass for views over the Adriatic, and finishing with a moderate 20-minute hike to Gjipe Bay. Lunch and beach lounger rental are included. The tour ends with hotel drop-off at your leisure.

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Lunch is included in the visit to Vlore Beaches 08:00 Guide in English, German or Italian Up to 6 people Starts from Tirana

Vlore Beaches, departing from Durres 08:00 Guide in English, German or Italian Up to 4 people Departure from Durres

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Vlore Riviera and Beaches

• Hotel pick up at 8am
• Drive through Albanian countryside
• Relax and swim at Vlore beach
• Visit various beach viewpoints
• Enjoy traditional Albanian lunch
• Stop at Llogara Pass for photos
• Hike to Gjipe Beach
• Relax on rented lounge at Gjipe
• Optional walk to nearby canyons
• Return to hotel

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch with a beverage of your choice.
• beach lounger rental at Gjipe Bay.
• snacks and a beverage at Gjipe Bay.

Times

• Every day 08:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 6

Live guide English, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome

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The experience

The drive south from your hotel cuts through quiet Albanian villages and old countryside before you reach the first beach stops on the Vlore Riviera. You'll have time to swim, walk along the shore, or simply sit with a cold drink. The pace is yours. The air-conditioned vehicle waits while you decide how long to stay at each spot.

Lunch happens at a restaurant serving traditional Albanian food with a beverage of your choice, eaten before the tour heads inland. From there, the route climbs to Llogara Pass, considered one of Europe's best viewpoints, where you'll stop for roughly 20 minutes to photograph the Adriatic stretching below. The road itself is the most scenic in Albania, and the pass is the reason: the views are unobstructed and the stop is built into the schedule.

Gjipe Bay is the final destination: a small beach accessible only by foot. A 20-minute walk (each way) descends to the sand. The hike is moderate and the shoes matter. Once there, a rented beach lounger and your choice of snacks and a beverage are waiting. If you want to explore further, a walk to the nearby canyons takes another 20 minutes. The tour ends with transport back to your hotel.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 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.

What's the hike to Gjipe Bay actually like?

Gjipe Bay sits at the end of a 20-minute walk each way from the parking area, and it's the only way to reach it: no road goes there. The path is moderate and walking shoes are recommended. Once you arrive, a beach lounger is rented for you and the bay itself is one of Albania's best beaches, ringed by cliffs and open to the Adriatic.

How much time do you actually spend swimming and relaxing?

The tour runs 11 hours total from hotel pickup to drop-off, and most of that is driving, stops and the hike. You'll have time to swim and relax at the Vlore beaches in the morning, then again at Gjipe Bay in the afternoon. The pace at each spot is yours to set.

What does lunch include?

Lunch is traditional Albanian food served at a restaurant, and you choose your beverage: alcoholic or non-alcoholic options are available. It happens mid-tour, after the beach stops and before Llogara Pass.

Is Llogara Pass worth the stop?

Llogara Pass is considered one of the best views in Europe and sits on the most scenic road in Albania. The 20-minute stop is built into the tour so you can photograph the Adriatic and the landscape below.