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Southern Albania: Culture and nature adventure
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Southern Albania: Culture and nature adventure

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Discover Albania’s hidden paradise, where breathtaking nature meets rich culture. This journey takes you from stunning UNESCO sites to the untouched beauty of southern Albania’s countryside, offering authentic hospitality at every step. Perfect for friends, families, and couples, you’ll explore historic gems, walk through serene rural landscapes, and marvel at the dazzling Ionian coast and majestic Albanian mountains. Highlights: • Explore Berat and Gjirokaster old town (UNESCO city) • Learn about ancient history in Apollonia & Butrint archeological parks • Drive along the Albanian Riviera coastline • Discover Qeparo and Voskopoje old villages • Swim in the outdoor sulphur baths of Benje • Walk in Nivica canyons and Peshtura waterfalls
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Ages 8-88, max of 8 per group
Duration: 7 days
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Live guide: English
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  • Breakfast
  • English speaking tourist guide/driver
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation with comfortable car/minivan
  • Entrance fee Iconographic Museum of Onufri
  • Entrance fee Apollonia archeological site
  • Entrance fee Porto Palermo Castle
  • Entrance fee Butrint archeological site
  • Entrance fees Gjirokaster fortress and Museum of Weapons
  • Entrance fee Skenduli’s house in Gjirokaster
  • Entrance fee Medieval Art Museum
  • Entrance fee St. Nicholas church in Voskopoje
  • Accommodation in shared rooms. If you are booking together, you will be paired with your partner.
  • Entry/Admission - Apollonia Archaeological Park
  • Entry/Admission - Porto Palermo Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Butrint National Park
  • Entry/Admission - The Blue Eye
  • Entry/Admission - Gjirokaster Castle
What's not included
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Tips (optional)

Start:Traveller pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • We can pick you up from any hotel in Tirana, Durres, or Tirana International Airport
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 331342P3

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

      • If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
      • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
      • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 331342P3

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      • See Trips
        83
        Tirana, Albania
        Joined in December 2021
      • U8837HBursulab
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very good tour
        Thank you very much for this tour. The guide gezim was amazing. We had a lot of explications on the history ans different sites. I recommend it totally !!!
        Written 28 November 2024
      • siewng0hc
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Day to the Theth National Park
        We (four of us) joined SEE Trips' 'Day Trip to Theth National Park' from Tirana recently. We were happy to have come across the company on the internet. They are always quick in response and are reliable. Our guide, Elvis is a very good guide and very communicative. And he always drove very carefully ensuring we reached each and every of our destination / stop safely. Overall we had a very pleasant and enjoyable trip. The scenery is spectacular and the experience and visit were great. Thank you SEE Trips.
        Written 8 October 2024
      • B347KBziada
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour
        It was a fantastic tour, the view was spectacular also the guide is a good man and very helpful, the road was a little bit rough , highly recommended
        Written 1 August 2024
      • _lfhei_urs2024
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic tour with a great guide
        Gezim was an amazing tour guide! We were only two signed up for the tour which made this a intimate and a better experience. The sights along the way are amazing!! This is perfect if you only have a few days in Albania and want to see the alps! Tank you Gezim!
        Written 18 July 2024
      • aideeno271
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing trip!
        This trip to Theth was amazing! The views were spectacular and the guide, Gezim, was professional, polite and accommodating! 10/10 would recommend :)
        Written 14 July 2024
      • jauquetc
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An amazing journey thanks a pretty nice guide !
        My family and I had an amazing trip thanks to our super guide ! From Apollonia Park, to Vlore, the journey was perfect. But we particularly appreciated the stop to admire flamingos on the lagoon with the binoculars. We recommend 100% !
        Written 12 July 2024
      • 87sinak
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great trip for seeing different sides of Albania
        It was a great trip, we got to see many different sides of Albania! We were lucky with our amazing guide. He had a lot of knowledge about the different areas of Berat and the Lagoon, and was overall a great guy. Great driver too! The national park was beautiful with many birds. Berat city was also beautiful, especially the castle and old town buildings. If you enjoy both nature and architecture, this trip is highly recommended!
        Written 9 June 2024
      • maxkZ4911UV
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Trip to Berat and Karavasta Lagoon
        IT was a very nice Trip , Berat is a stunning City and Karavasta Lagoon is also Worth to See.Tour Guide gezim , was friendly and Had a lot of knowledge , WE were satisfied.
        Written 6 June 2024
      • LACarlisle
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apollonia Park not to be missed!
        What a great excursion! Gezim is a very knowledgeable, friendly and responsive guide. Apollonia Park alone is worth the trip. This archeological gem is not to be missed. Vlore is interesting and we enjoyed a delightful lunch in this coastal city. The morning and evening traffic can be a challenge, but Gezim navigated it expertly and smoothly. We could not have been more pleased. Thank you, Gezim!
        Written 21 May 2024
      • geertd94
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great trip to Karavasta and Berat
        Thanks a lot for the perfectly organized tour to the Karavasta lagoon and Berat. We had a super guide who gave a lot of info and showed great care. We were only 2, so this was great. I would definitely recommend!
        Written 21 May 2024
      • shiratori2046
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour
        We only got two people but they still managed to organise a tour for us! The guide Gezim was amazing and told us a lot of stuff about Albania. He also stopped at different spots for us to take nice pictures!!! The hike to the waterfall was wonderful and we just loved it. It could be a bit hard for some people but the guide is always to help. The whole trip was very relaxed and we had sufficient time to enjoy Theth! The driving from Tirana was around 4 hours but it was worthy!
        Written 12 May 2024
      • X1577KIsuzannek
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing diverse day trip to Vlore Apollina and Narta
        Incroyable!Gezum took the time to explain all about Apollina and the history the museum and a beautiful view to take photos. Was really fascinating We loved the bird watching after this we saw a rare pellican and flamengos we waited until we saw them moving and the lovely bright colour under their wings. Was so calming and amazing to see. Then to Vlore where we ate a delicious lunch on the water front of sea food and local food. Such a beautiful beach resort and we were able to see the lovely old town plus drive up the hill to have an amazing view after lunch. Going back to Tirana using another road which had less traffic and beautifulviews of the surrounding countryside and mountains. We recommend Gezum who gave us enough time in each place and was the best guide. We arrived back right on time
        Written 10 May 2024
      • Buddhist1986
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Enjoyable and well planned trip!
        Taulant is my tour guide, and I enjoyed his company, his friendliness, his knowledge and experience around the places we went. The tour was a small group of 5 people, which i liked as i didn't like those big bus tour which could be chaotic. As a 62 countries traveler, this Lagoon ride was one of my favourite top 10 experiences in my traveling history. Then we went to Berat, walked around in our free time, it was really enjoyable. I would definitely recommend people to take this tour!
        Written 4 May 2024
      • Kieran W
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent
        We were contacted the day before directly by our driver / tour guide; Taulant. We were provided with very clear instructions where to be picked up from, the driver was bang on time. There were 5 of us on the tour in total, Taulant was very good at making sure everyone was included. We had great weather, John the pelican was magnificent, the boat tour was very enjoyable. Berat was beautiful and managed to get some excellent photos of the castle and the town. Overall an excellent day and would certainly recommend. 10/10 to Taulant.
        Written 22 April 2024
      • MaggieL1416
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        One of the best tours - Berat / Karavasta
        We did various different tours whilst in Albania, and this has to be one of my favourite ones! Karavasta Lagoon is so tucked away, so tranquil and the Dalmatian pelicans very exotic to see! We also saw the flamingoes grouping together on the small isles in the lagoon. Taulant, our guide, took us also to a restaurant/bar nearby where the complex had two huge ostriches running around! My kids were enjoying this surprise a lot! The walk to the beach there is also worth it, as there are pretty seashells by water - fun for the kids to collect! Berat is a small town - extremely quaint, clean and provides some amazing views - both from the fortress and by the river bank. Many superb insta opps in Berat! And really tasty ice cream that is one of the cheapest in the country! Taulant is a good, calm and patient guide who is happy to go an extra mile for his customers!
        Written 18 April 2024
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      Dhiraj M
      Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates100 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2022
      We had an amazing Trip with an awesome, friendly guide Gezim and covered Berat, Girokaster, Saranda, Blue Eye, Duress and Tirana in 7 days. Considering we were a group of 12 travelling with kids, we were fortunate to have a patient guide who stayed with us throughout the trip. He received us at the airport and took care of the stay, transport and even with restaurant bookings besides the guided tours through the various townships/cities.
      Written 1 April 2022
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you so much for feedback, Dhiraj. It was great to show Albania to you and your family. You were all fun. See you next time in North of Albania.
      Written 2 April 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Brea
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates21 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thanks to Gezim for making our South Albania trip planning easier and special mention to our tour guide, Sam 👋 ✋who provided exceptional services during the tour. Kudos to the team.

      We are a group of friends who want to immerse ourselves in nature and Sam exactly did how we want it to be. I am glad that he suggested to go to Peshtura waterfalls in Nivica Canyon which we enjoyed the place all to ourselves. Honestly, it is very hard to choose which is my most favorite part of the trip as all of them are remarkable. But, the roadtrip on the Albanian riviera- Llogara pass and seeing a very scenic route with good friends including Sam whom we felt was our friend and not a tour guide, good music, the air and our laughters during this trip is something that cannot be captured by the camera but will always leave a mark on my heart.

      Thanks to Sam for his warm welcome and making himself easily available and flexible to attend our wishes even after the tour timing. He has a superb driving skills whose top priority is our safety and enjoyment. The winding coastal road to Llogara pass is a windy, high elevated and narrow road but his driving is very smooth and I really enjoyed it. His dressing style is a plus point which inspires us to really dress up as well. He also brought us to delicious and affordable local restaurants. Thanks Sam for your warm personality and dedication as our guide. You are the best tour guide. ✋

      Highly recommended for sure and will definitely book a tour with See trip requesting Sam as our guide on our next visit. Thank you Sam.

      We are rating this trip a perfect score as it exceeded our expectation with the place and the tour guide. We left some piece of our hearts in the places we have visited together with the memories we have all made.👌
      Written 1 July 2023
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      Thank you for your feedback, Brea. It was a pleasure to organize your holidays in Albania. It is nice to hear that you have enjoyed Albania and made friends here. Looking forward to seeing you again in Albania. Kindly, Gezim
      Written 6 July 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Sreelakshmy
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Friends
      The entire experience with See Trip was nothing short of exceptional, and I felt compelled to share my positive feedback.

      First and foremost, the itinerary was well-planned and perfectly executed.From the initial communication till the momemt we reached back in our country Gezim showed his professionalism. Each destination was carefully chosen, and the activities provided a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

      No words will be enough to say Thank you to our Guide Saimir. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic. His passion for the destinations and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure our comfort and understanding were commendable. His insights and local knowledge made the trip more memorable.

      Overall, I am thrilled with the quality of service provided by See Trip. From the initial booking process to the final moments of the trip, everything exceeded my expectations.

      Thank you once again for an unforgettable experience!
      Written 2 August 2023
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      Thank you for your kind words, Sreelakshmy. It was nice dealing with you. We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed your holidays in Albania. Kind regards, Gezim
      Written 7 August 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Hockleygal
      Orangeville, Canada16 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2023 • Friends
      Gezim from See Trips was great to work with. Professional and prompt with communication. Our driver Semet was accommodating and helpful. Would highly recommend going with See Trips and having a driver/car when looking for an authentic experience in Albania. Thank you!
      Written 12 September 2023
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      Thank you for your kind words, Laurie. It was a pleasure to organise your holidays in Albania. All the best, Gezim
      Written 22 September 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Mariel Ann A
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2023 • Friends
      Highly recommended. They exceeded our expectations. Our driver/ tour guide Sam makes us feel so comfortable and he's always on the go with everything we wanted to do/ to go. We feel like he's our friend too. We are already missing Albania because of him. We feel like we're home away from home 😊
      We will surely come back and explore Albania and use their services again. I hope also See Trips will do other Balkans tour.
      Written 1 July 2023
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      Thank you for your kind words, Mariel. So nice to hear that you have enjoyed Albania and the time with our tour guide. Looking forward to seeing you again in the Balkans. All the best, Gezim
      Written 6 July 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Mithun S
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2022 • Family
      Gezim is very informative, friendly and understands our requirements well.
      Was very comfortable as he managed the group well(especially the kids). His choices of hotels was apt with close proximity to key locations. His presence in the group helped us choose the right food and restaurants.
      Overall very happy with the trip.
      Written 22 May 2022
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      Thank you for your feedback, Mithun. It was a pleasure to organize your family vacation in Albania. The kids were all fun. All the best, Gezim
      Written 24 May 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Kristel T
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Gezim is the best tour guide! He is so knowledgeable and so funny, and made our trip amazing. We spent 2 weeks across all of Albania with Gezim and it felt like traveling with a local family member! We had a mix of native English speakers and Albanian speakers on our trip and Gezim’s perfect English helped with translating during the entire tour. We can’t wait to go back and use See Trips again!!
      Written 18 December 2022
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      rex lenuel b
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2023 • Friends
      The views took my breath away.
      Mountins, fresh running water and beautiful green surroundings.

      Food and drinks every where is not only cheap but delicious.

      We had a great tour guide, Samet,
      which made everything easy and fun for us
      Written 1 July 2023
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      Thank you for your feedback, Rex. We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed Albania. All the best, Gezim
      Written 6 July 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Rajat Patel
      Ahmedabad, India8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2023 • Family
      It was a Pleasure Trip with SEE Trips.. Mr.Gezim has arranged everything nicely as per Itinerary.. Our Guide was Elvis for North Tour and Denis for South Tour. It was Very Nice experience with Both Guides..
      Written 1 July 2023
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      Thank you for your feedback, Rajat. We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed the tour around Albania. All the best, Gezim
      Written 6 July 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Mehaziya Asheel
      6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2023 • Family
      SEE trips is a safe, fun , relaxed yet adventurous experience for seeing Albania. Samet was our guide during the trip and he was helpful throughout, was flexible with our family’s needs especially since we are a family of 5 with the youngest being if age 9. The hikes were customized in a way where we could experience in the safest way possible and because of which it was one of the most adventurous trips we had ever gone on.
      To people who are concerned about safety , you don’t have to be, it was a very good group, we searched online nd found out about it and had our own concerns, but they were very responsive, respectful and booked really neat hotels close to the centre itself for an even more amazing experience.
      Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to anyone who is going for the experience and yes Albania is reaaalllyyy beautiful ❤️
      Written 18 June 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you for your kind words, Mehaziya. We are happy to hear that you and your family have enjoyed the holidays in Albania. All the best, Gezim
      Written 19 June 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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