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Individual Tours
Albania 2025

Sofija Krca
Immerse yourself in the special culture and nature of Albania

“For me, Albania is the country of contrasts. Here I discover fascinating historical buildings in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle of Tirana; relax on fine sandy beaches, but also explore majestic mountains and ancient forests. It has just the right amount of everything: rich history, relaxation, culture, nature and warm hospitality. And it has something that you might find a little more often here than anywhere else: magical lost places that send shivers down your spine.

In Albania, I can also take wonderful journeys through time. I start in prehistoric times, for example in the fantastic nature at Lake Prespa and encounter Illyrians, Romans, Greeks, Venetians, Ottomans … on my way towards the present and finally the communism of recent history. This mix is unique and I never get bored of my excursions into Albania’s past. On the contrary, with every new detail I discover a new secret is discovered – and I simply have to come back.

Sofija Krca
Travel expert

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Get to know the country from its most beautiful, exciting and mysterious sides on a Albania round trip in a hire car. Revel in the beauty of the old harbour city in Durrës. Wander through a gigantic Lost Place in Fier or fall in love with the traditional Balkan architecture in Berat in a fantastically beautiful setting. And be sure to let yourself be whisked away to the wild expanses of Albania - high up on the Tomorr or right into the picturesque paradise of Lake Ohrid, one of the oldest lakes in Europe.
  • 14 days - 6 locations
  • Durrës (2 nights)
  • Berat (3 nights)
  • Gjirokastra (2 nights)
  • Saranda (3 nights)
  • Korça (2 nights)
  • Tirana (1 night)
  • More highlights
  • Pogradec
  • Butrint National Park
  • Syri i Kaltër
  • Fier
  • Tomorr National Park
  • Lake Ohrid
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Albania - Cultural highlights

The harbour city of Durrës is a wonderful place to trace Albania’s long, eventful history. Here you will encounter Illyrians and Romans, Byzantines and Venetians, Ottomans and Serbs – and tread on historical ground, as the Brother Battle between Julius Caesar and Pompey took place here. For art fans, the city’s lively street art scene will be a real treat.

Another historical gem is Berat, the ‘city of 1,000 windows’. The countless houses of traditional Balkan architecture climbing up the hill have earned Berat the title of ‘most beautiful city in Albania’. Berat’s Kalaja, the fortress, is also exciting. Here you can experience an entire district within the fortress walls with old churches and mosques, ancient stone houses that are still inhabited and line winding alleyways.

You will experience a particularly strong contrast on your tour of Albania when you arrive in Tirana in your hire car. In addition to historical beauties, the communist buildings are still a reminder of a rather dark chapter of recent history. Nowhere can you encounter this more excitingly and authentically than in the two Bunk’art Museums in the city, which are housed in old bunkers from the Hoxha dictatorship.

Albania - Incredible natural diversity

From picturesque beaches to snow-covered heights, your Albania round trip will take you all the way. Leave the hire car behind and conquer the sacred mountain of the Albanians, the Tomorr. Here you will experience the change from dense, pristine forests to green, from rocky heights up to the icy white summit realm. You will pass clear springs, rare plants and some majestic animals such as the giant golden eagle.

Discover a wonderful paradise near Pogradec when the panorama of Lake Ohrid spreads out before you from the castle ruins above the town. This deep blue gem, surrounded by lush green mountain slopes, is not only the oldest lake in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also a wonderful bathing paradise and an exciting playground for nature lovers.

Albanias Culinary delights

Albania’s chequered history has also greatly enriched its cuisine. Oriental and Mediterranean influences meet here. Typical of Albanian food: People like to cook without a recipe, but with a sense of proportion. This is why the same dish often tastes very different in different regions. You will therefore rediscover classics such as byrek or quofte time and time again. In general, Albanian cuisineis rich in vegetables such as peppers, spinach, aubergines and tomatoes. On the coasts and the large inland lakes, fish and seafood dominate the recipes. Further inland, they are more meat-heavy, with meat varieties ranging from poultry to goat and lamb to beef. The dishes are mainly accompanied by rice or potatoes.

Albanian cuisine is a treat for the palate because it is very spicy: garlic, basil and oregano as well as cheese and olive oil make for a culinary potpourri on the tongue with savoury dishes. The desserts in Albania are often very sweet, as you can taste the oriental influence here, for example in the delicious baklava, which is very popular in this country.

Accordingly, you will often find Turkish coffee on the menu in Albania, as well as espresso or mountain tea. Buttermilk is often served with savoury dishes. Lovers of a good drop of wine can savour the local wines that have been produced in Albania for centuries. Alternatively, you could also try Konjak Skënderbeu or a Raki.

Experience Albania up close

On your Albania tour, you can of course discover your favourite destinations with guided tours. But we want to show you more than just this still quite public part of Albania. That’s why we take you on special, authentic experiences that bring you right into the heart of people’s everyday lives or reveal less official secrets.

For example, take a trip into the world of Birra Korça, one of the country’s most famous beers. In the brewery, you can follow the brewing process right through to the finished beer in the glass – and of course taste it too. You are sure to hear one or two anecdotes from the brewers about the beer and its history.

You are travelling individually but in the best company

There are many good reasons for travelling with Geotoura. The most important is probably that everything is customised for you. But other aspects of travelling are also important to our customers - here is a brief overview:
Safety
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Authentic experiences thanks to geotoura's own tips, collected and selected for our guests.
Quality
Quality
A long-term and fair cooperation with partners that creates trust and ensures quality.
Experiences
Experiences
Cultural, culinary and local “delicacies” that allow a look behind the scenes.
Sustainability
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Authenticity
Authenticity
Getting to know and love the country and its inhabitants through original route ideas.
 
The special moment ...
... when I tasted the homemade gliko jam.

Experiences
of our customers

November 2024
Alexander K.
Austria
Thank you for a wonderful week in Albania, during which we were able to switch off and let ourselves be carried away by your preparation. We will see you again!
October 2024
Britta O.
Germany
Albania is definitely worth a visit. It is an experience in terms of landscape and history. The people are friendly and open.
August 2024
Marko K.
Bavaria
We were very satisfied with Geotoura. Good service, great start to the holiday. Travelling to adventurous countries like Albania requires exactly that.
May 2024
Joachim K.
Germany
We had a great, informative tour of Albania that could easily have lasted three weeks. There is so much to discover and we were welcomed very warmly everywhere we went.
January 2025
Anita D.
Germany
Thanks to Geotoura, we had a wonderful time in Apulia. Our wishes for small hotels were catered for, all the accommodation was close to the centre and quiet and offered an individual flair. The suggestions for changes to our round trip turned out to be very good, and the detailed descriptions in the personal travel guide enabled us to plan our days well. This was the most relaxed holiday preparation for an individual trip we have ever had and we can recommend Geotoura with a clear conscience. Everything was one hundred per cent perfect. Many thanks for that!
February 2025
Katja K.
Germany
A wonderful trip through Scotland, customised according to my wishes. Uncomplicated, fast contact with very friendly and competent support. Absolutely recommended.
November 2024
Christoph F.
Switzerland
We decided to visit Portugal for the first time at very short notice. Geotoura advised us very quickly and well. The trip was an absolute success. As we were travelling in November, we never had the feeling of being involved in unpleasant overtourism. We can highly recommend Portugal as a destination and Geotoura as a tour operator.
November 2024
Hans Peter H.
Germany
I would like to thank the Geotoura team for their advice and support during our trip to Sicily. The travel information provided was very helpful and the hotels we booked all met our requirements in terms of location and facilities. The Organic Farm Resort Fontes Episcopi will remain a special memory for us. We were particularly well looked after and spoilt with culinary delights. The location and facilities of the former country house are unique. The hire car was big enough for our group (6 people) so that we could travel comfortably with our luggage.
November 2024
Joachim W.
Germany
It was our first time in Andalusia and thanks to the personalised recommendations of the Geotoura staff, which were based on their expertise and regional experience, we were able to enjoy a wonderful round trip with an incredible number of positive and interesting impressions!
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Susanne M.
Austria
We had a great round trip through Andalusia with nice different hotels and changing landscapes. A scratch on the car, which we had picked up, was quickly dealt with and we were able to continue our journey without any worries.
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