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Best Time to Travel: Peak (June–August) & Shoulder (May–September)

Tailor-made Albania Tours 2026–2028

Albania lies between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. After decades of isolation, its archaeology, landscapes, and hospitality remain refreshingly accessible and less commercial than neighbouring regions. Travel to Albania and explore its Adriatic beaches, Ottoman towns, and mountain landscapes. Visit the UNESCO sites of Gjirokastër and Berat, hike in the Albanian Alps, and swim in the waters of the Ionian coast.

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Why Travel to Albania?

Gjirokastër & Berat

These UNESCO-listed Ottoman towns preserve stone-roofed houses, cobbled streets, and 18th-century mosques and churches. Berat’s whitewashed houses climb the hillside beneath its castle, while Gjirokaster’s fortress overlooks the Drino Valley.

Butrint Archaeological Park

Located near Sarande, Butrint was a Greek colony in the 8th century BCE, later a Roman city, and finally a Byzantine settlement. Visitors can see the amphitheatre, baths, basilica, and Venetian fortifications surrounded by wetlands and olive groves.

Albanian Alps

The Accursed Mountains in northern Albania are prime terrain for long-distance hiking in Europe. Trails, such as Theth to Valbone pass through glacial valleys, traditional stone villages, and alpine meadows accessible from Shkoder.

Albania at a Glance

Capital: Tirana
Population: 2.8 million
People: Albanians alongside Aromanian, Greek, Macedonian, Montenegrin, Serb, Roma, Egyptian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Gorani, and Jewish peoples
Religions: Islam, Bektashism, Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy
Languages: Albanian, Greek, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Romani, Aromanian, Croatian, Serbian
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Phone Code: +355
Time Zone: UTC+2 (summer) & UTC+1 (winter)
Power Plug: Types C & F
Peak Season: June–August & May–September (beach holidays), May–June & September–October (sightseeing/cultural trips, hiking/outdoor adventures), November–March (budget travel)
Dishes: Byrek (cheese or spinach pastry), tave kosi (baked lamb with yoghurt), fergese (peppers and cheese), and qofte (spiced meatballs)
Neighbours: Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south
E-sim: Get an Albania e-sim from Airalo or Holafly, or locally from Vodafone, One, or Albtelecom shops in Tirana or coastal towns.
Visa: Albania tourist visa information is available on the official e-visa website. Contact us for visa assistance.

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