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4-Day Cultural & Scenic Tour: Southern Albania's Best | Berat Gjirokaster Butrint |Riviera

4 days
Start and end in Tirana
4.7
10 traveler reviews
4-Day Cultural & Scenic Tour: Southern Albania's Best | Berat Gjirokaster Butrint |Riviera - Visit Albania
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  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Age range 2 to 70
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Highlights

  • Visit Berat Castle, a living historical site
  • Taste local wines and raki in Berat
  • Explore the ancient city of Apollonia
  • Swim in the crystal waters of Ksamil islands
  • Hike to Borsh Castle for stunning views

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tirane - Berat via Belsh or Karavasta Lagoon
  2. Day 2 Berat -Apolloni - Gjirokaster
  3. Day 3 Gjirokaster - Butrint - Sarande
  4. Day 4 Sarande - Tirane Via Albanian Riviera and Zvernec Island
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What's Not Included

  • Meals
  • Optional
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Visit Albania

4.8
(46 reviews)

Number of tours

9

Age Range

2 to 65 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.6
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  • MW
    · April 5th, 2024
    It has been an amazing tour which totally changed our impression of Albania. We are so blessed to have Albi as our guide and driver. It is because of Albi that we know everything about Albania and realize what a wonderful country Albania is. We also appreciate his excellent driving skills taking us went through hilly, bumpy and rocky roads. The weather was extremely good. No rain for all 4 days and very warm temperatures is what we were looking forward to. The tourist sites selected are fantastic, which cover different types of scenery, Mountains and rivers, Sea beach and islands, historical heritages and wine yards etc. We also extremely enjoyed the Albania food all the way. In general Albania people are very friendly to tourists, they always try their best to help us. I am sure I will go to Albania again.
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • H
    · June 7th, 2023
    I was with family during this tour and accompanied with other people,the tour leader was an expert at his job,very well prepared and took us to places we had never seen before,we went to different places in Balkan and had a wonderful time.I would recommend this trip because it is an amazing experience.
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    Trip date: June 2023
  • MD
    · October 29th, 2022
    Itinerary was excellent but guide was basically terrible. He was a French not an English language guide but we managed. His manner was indifferent if not rude, he talked on cell constantly while driving on mountain roads, he was a chain smoker who had to stop for smokes and caused cumulative delays in schedule that spilled over from day to day, and he was critical of everybody he talked about - a real bigot. He did possess and share knowledge of sights within language constraints and tried harder to accommodate us after a confrontation. The accommodations were excellent 2 of 3 nights but third was way below par and would have expected much nicer. Finally, car had broken windshield and low beam headlight went out so had a very hazardous drive back to Tirana in dark. This guide really detracted from our trip through a fascinating and beautiful country. Visit Albania should never use him again for English-speaking travelers. Thanks for opportunity to provide feedback and hope it helps others in the future.
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    Visit Albania commented on this review
    Hello Dear. First of all, thank you very much for choosing our company for your visit to Albania. we feel concerned about every word and complaint. We apologize that your experience was not up to the expected level. We will definitely try to improve the... Show more
    Trip date: October 2022
  • AC
    · October 16th, 2020
    The guide, Endrie, was very good, even though it was some rainy sleet days, he showed the sites as best as he could.
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    Visit Albania commented on this review
    Dear Anthony! Thank you very much for your kind words We hope to see you again Best regards Isuf Braho General Manager Visit Albania Tour Operator
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    Trip date: October 2020
  • 4-Day Cultural & Scenic Tour: Southern Albania's Best | Berat Gjirokaster Butrint |Riviera reviewer 5
    · November 13th, 2019
    It is a great tour .You can learn a lot of albanian cultures and places
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • A
    · November 13th, 2019
    One of the best tour ever! Thanks for making my vacation perfect! Can’t wait to visit Berat again. If you want to travel in Albania I’ll suggest you to choose Vato because you will learn a lot and have a lot of fun too.
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • M
    · November 13th, 2019
    Wonderful .we enjoyed everything
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • A
    · November 13th, 2019
    It was a fantastic experience in a lovely country
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • KN
    · November 10th, 2019
    Absolut recommendable. Sokol was a very informative and nice guide. Flexible to any suggestions to (minor) changes to our interinary. Two of our hotels was Hotel Lani Gjirokaster (best, *****), Hotel Heraklis Berat (very good) and Hotel Picoline (Seranda - hmm average only). We meet 2 other guides from Visit Albania, Isuf in Berat and xxxxx (forgot his name) in Apollonias. They took over part of the guidance. So top guidance on the whole trip.
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • 4-Day Cultural & Scenic Tour: Southern Albania's Best | Berat Gjirokaster Butrint |Riviera reviewer 10
    · September 11th, 2019
    I used this tour operator to explore Albania...
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    Trip date: September 2019

Dates & Availability

4 days
4-Day Cultural & Scenic Tour: Southern Albania's Best | Berat Gjirokaster Butrint |Riviera
From Tirana to Tirana

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • How will I be contacted before the tour starts?

      Our guide will contact you via WhatsApp one day prior to the tour to confirm details.

    • Are there any activities included in the tour itinerary?

      Yes, the itinerary includes visits to historical sites and opportunities for outdoor activities throughout your stay.

    • What accommodation options are available for the tour?

      We can provide a range of accommodations including 3-4 star hotels, depending on your preferences.

    • What can I do if I want to customize the tour?

      We can tailor the itinerary to match your interests. Please let us know your preferences.

    • Is there a limit on the group size?

      We can accommodate smaller groups, ensuring a more personalized experience during the tour.

    • What language will the tour guide speak?

      Our guides are fluent in English, providing you with informative commentary throughout the tour.

    • Are meals included in the tour package?

      Breakfast is included in the package. Lunches and dinners will need to be paid separately.

    • What types of transportation are provided during the tour?

      Transportation is arranged via a deluxe bus throughout the tour for your comfort.

    • How do I make payments for the tour?

      Payments can be made via card through our booking platform, which details all steps of the payment process.

    • Can you confirm the availability for the tour in late February?

      As of now, we do not have a confirmed departure for late February, but we can assist you with alternatives.

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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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