The 15 Day Trips in Albania That Earn the Road Time

1.From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,397 reviews · 6 hours · from $12Our pick

Leave Tirana for Bovilla Canyon and Lake Bovilla, then hike about 2 to 2.5 km up Gamti Mountain to a panoramic viewpoint. Guides such as Altin, Ilmi, Artol, and Bris add local history and humor. The road is rough, the climb is real, and the lake views are superb.

“The trip was amazing the guide Ilmi was amazing, very kindly and good person, explained very well the places and Albania’s history”

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2.Tirana/Durres/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,584 reviews · 16h 30m · from $57

Join SkyKey Travel for a long but rewarding southern Albania day trip. With guides such as Ilmi, Beni, Aniled, and Ervin, you’ll visit Sarandë, swim or relax in Ksamil, and walk to the Blue Eye. Expect many hours in a van, scenic stops, and a packed introduction to the Ionian coast.

“It was a perfect trip and the value for money was great. My guide was Ilmi and he contacted me and I was kept well informed about everything. Safely driven to all the three beautiful spots and enough breaks at every point. The beauty of Ksamil, Sarande and the blue eye is to be truly appreciated. The trip was on 4th of November; and as it wasn’t summer, the beaches were quiet and we got the beach all to ourselves at Ksamil. Though it was a long day, I came back with a heart full of beautiful memories. Ilmi made sure to explain a lot about the country, the places…”

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3.From Tirana/Shkodra: Komani Lake and Shala River Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,520 reviews · 9 hours - 870 minutes · from $60

Travel from Tirana, Shkodra, or Lezha by van and boat into Albania’s northern mountains. Guides such as Bledi, Arber, Noel, and Bledjan lead the day, with time for swimming, lunch, a short viewpoint hike, and photos on Komani Lake.

“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”

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4.Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 847 reviews · 10 hours · from $68

Cross from Corfu to Albania by boat, tour Butrint’s Greek and Roman ruins with a guide such as Aferdita or Ilir, then eat lunch and stroll Saranda. Choose the Butrint option for history, or spend more free time by the sea without lunch.

“Had a very good experience with this tour. The bus pick up from your hotel makes it a very stress free time. It is always made clear where to go or what you need to bring with you. The guide in the site in Albania was very nice and informative. In addition the food that was provided was tasty and varied. Overall I would highly recommend this trip as a way to experience Albania in a day.”

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5.From Tirana: Berat City, Durres, and Belshi Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 477 reviews · 10 hours · from $20

Travel from Tirana to Durrës and Berat in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Bledi or Bledar. Visit the Roman amphitheater, Berat Castle, Mangalemi, Gorica, and Belshi Lake, with guided walks, free time, and an optional Onufri Museum visit.

“The guide was excellent and the tour was well timed between the van, sightseeing and free time. Highly recommend.”

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6.Komani Lake & Shala River Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 218 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

From Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder, you ride by minivan to Komani, then take a boat through mountain-framed waters to the Shala River. You get about five hours for swimming, walking, food, and optional ziplining or canoeing. Expect a long day, bumpy roads, and free time rather than a guided tour.

“Great value for money as you get transport from a hotel all the way to the lake via a boat tour. Amazing views of the mountains. Get a lot of time to relax by the lake. Can rent a bed and umbrella for only 10 euros.”

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7.From Saranda: Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Travel from Saranda with an English-speaking guide such as Marsia to explore Gjirokastra Castle, the Old Bazaar, a Cold War tunnel, and 300-year-old Skenduli House, then walk 1.2 km to the Blue Eye. Transport, entry tickets, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“You can’t leave Albania without taking this trip! It went far beyond our expectations, and Marsia, our guide, was absolutely amazing — truly a gem!”

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8.From Durrës/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, and Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 113 reviews

Travel from Durrës or Golem with an English-speaking guide to Ksamil, Saranda, Lekursi Castle, and the Blue Eye. Expect hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, site entry, seaside stops, and about 12 hours on the road. Guides such as Beni, Kledi, Aurel, and Kristina have led this trip.

“it was amazing we had a lovely time, many breaks and a great tour guide who looked like a famous pakistani drama actor look a like , he was a very nice man would defo recommend this trip the views are absolutely gorgeous . Thank you for such a lovely time. from Madi and Adz”

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9.From Durres or Golem: Berat UNESCO & Belshi Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 8 hours · from $24

Travel from Golem or Durres to Berat with an English-speaking guide such as Helena, Mario, or Skerdi. Visit Belshi Lake, the old Mangalem Quarter, Gorica Bridge, Berat Castle, and the Onufri Museum. Expect strong history, good views, and plenty of walking on uneven ground.

“Fantastic guide , was great trip little bit of history and lots of what to see. If you go to this trip to Berat fantastic food and top service is in White City restaurant, highly recommend.”

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10.Tirana: Dajti Mountain Half-Day Trip with Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Leave central Tirana by shared or private transfer, ride the cable car 15 minutes to Dajti Mountain, and enjoy about three hours of free time. Bring a picnic or eat at a mountain restaurant while written information and an English audio guide add context.

“Toller Ausflug auf den Berg mit der Seilbahn. Schöne Aussicht vom Restaurant mit Unterhaltung für Jung und Alt. Geringe Wartezeit aufgrund guter Organisation.”

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11.From Tirana: Krujë Day Trip with Krujë Castle & Old Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Travel from Tirana to Krujë by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Besmiri, Frenki, or Antigona. Visit Krujë Castle and the Skanderbeg Museum, browse handmade goods in the Old Bazaar, and enjoy views from Sari Salltik Shrine. Audio guides are available in four languages.

“We had an AMAZING day! Frenki is an excellent guide, super friendly and he has such a deep knowledge of Albanian history. We learned so many things and had such a great time that we will for sure come back to Albania and do another tour with Discover Albania. PS : We were supposed to have the tour the day before but we got lost and arrived late at the meeting point. People at the agency were so nice that they proposed us to do the tour the next day. At the end of the tour Frenki even dropped us at the airport because it was our departure day. In…”

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12.Gamti, Bovilla Lake and Kruja Day Trip from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Travel from Tirana with an English-speaking guide such as Gjenc, Endri, or Berti, hike to a Bovilla Lake viewpoint, and explore Kruja Castle and its old bazaar. The small group is limited to eight, with hotel pickup and return inside Tirana.

“Fantastic tour with a great guide who was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. The weather was perfect for hiking and exploring the mountains ⛰️☀️. I would just be mindful when booking this tour that there is potential for a lot of time being stuck sat in the car! (traffic 🤦‍♀️)”

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13.From Tirana/Durres : Berat Old City and Belshi Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 4 hours · from $31

Travel from Tirana or Durres to Berat with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Belshi Lake before exploring the Mangalam Quarter, Gorica Bridge, Berat Castle, and the Onufri Iconographic Museum. Guides may include Mario, Andrea, Mirsad, Klodi, or Mikel, and the private option includes hotel pickup.

“Enjoyed this trip. Andrea did a great job of getting everyone picked up and to the lake. We had about 30 mins at Belshi lake to try out some byrek before heading to Berat. Andrea gave a great guide around the castle, explaining all of the important features. It was tough walking around the castle so I would suggest to be prepared if it looks as though it's going to be hot as there's not much shade - but plenty of opportunity to buy drinks. We had lunch at the castle which came to 1300 LEK for 2 dishes and 2 drinks. Then we headed to the city for a…”

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14.From Durres/Golem: Berat City & Belshi Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 390 - 510 minutes · from $29Top rated

Travel from Durres or Golem with an English or Albanian-speaking guide to Berat Castle, the Onufri Museum, Mangalem Quarter, and Lake Belsh. Guides such as Helena, Oresti, Edelina, and Kachi add local stories, while lunch is arranged at your own expense.

“I booked a tour for 2 to Berat and Belshi the night before travel. Oresti made contact, arranged a place to meet and was there promptly. There was nobody else on the tour it was just the 3 of us. He drove us to Belshi providing interesting information on the way where we stopped for a walk around the lake and a coffee before heading to Berat castle. Again, Oresti offered information on the journey and walked the castle grounds with us. We both had a brilliant day. Berat is definitely worth visiting and Oresti made the day extra special. I fully recommend the tour with this company. Thank you…”

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15.From Tirana: Durres & Kruja History and Local Food Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $194

Spend 10 hours with a small group of up to eight, visiting Kruja Castle, the Skanderbeg Museum, Old Bazaar, and Durrës ruins. Your English- or Italian-speaking guide handles transport, entries, coffee, and lunch with a view over Kruja’s plain. Guides have included Nikola and Xhino.

“Esperienza magnifica grazie alla professionalità dimostrata dal Tour Operator Good Albania. La guida, Nikola, eccezionale. Ci ha fatto sentire come fossimo a casa e ci ha trasferito tanto durante le visite, e non solo. PS Abbiamo pranzato in una location dove abbiamo potuto assaggiare le tradizionali pietanze albanesi. Da non perdere!!!”

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