- Visit Unesco World Heritage sites: Pogradec, Butrint, Berat and Gjirokaster
- Journey through the beautiful Albanian Riviera
- Discover historic monuments, including Durres Amphitheatre and Korce Museum of Medieval Arts
- Explore Llogora National Park
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Highlights of Albania
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Add your own reviewHighlights of Albania
Very interesting country with a deep history and much to offer the traveller. Majestic scenery, good food and friendly people
Most Inspirational Moment
Amazing views at Kruje and the ancient city of Berat.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Out group leader was Edjon. He was fantastic. Passionate about his country and a fountain of knowledge on history and culture. He has an infectious humour and together with our driver Medi made our tour unforgettable. I have been on many tours and I can say Edjon was the best leader and Medi the safest, considerate and professional driver I have met.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go now before the country becomes popular and prices increase
An Adventure Through Hidden Gems and Warm Hospitality
This fast-paced journey through Albania gave us a great feel of Albania and covered most of the South. From morning swims in Lake Ohrid to soaking in the hot springs near Permet at sunset and exploring the Adriatic at Porto Palermo. Each day offered something new, with just one night in most hotels to maximize our time. Exploring Berat’s castle in the evening, spotting bunkers across the countryside, and ending in the picture-perfect town of Krujë made for unforgettable moments. Our guide was wonderful—his deep love and knowledge of Albania brought each stop to life.
Most Inspirational Moment
Swimming in the 'hot' (warm) pools at golden hour was unforgettable. With the iconic stone bridge arching over leading to the springs and the group in high spirits after our picturesque drive through the mountains, it felt like a hidden oasis—even with a few other travellers around. You can tell this spot will eventually develop, but for now, it feels like a secret discovery.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guide was exceptional—he was so proud of his country and shared information with a historian’s passion. He was like a walking fact book, sometimes going off on tangents, but his enthusiasm was contagious. Behind his easygoing style, he had carefully planned every stop, ensuring perfect timing without it ever feeling rigid. He looked out for each traveller, making sure everyone felt safe, engaged, and valued.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Albania is still primarily a cash-based country, so be prepared. Prices are lower than in neighboring countries, though they’re gradually rising. The service here is friendly but still developing, so expect a few quirks with timing and bill splitting. Lastly, if you’re prone to car sickness, consider bringing medication for the winding mountain roads!
Fantastic experience
It’s a fascinating country with a lot to offer. There is so much history and the people are very friendly and genuinely interested in you. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me, the most amazing place was Kruje. Sitting on the terrace looking at the views of the castle and the Skanderberg museum was fantastic.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Edjon was the best. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. He kept us informed and amused all day. Medi our driver was very professional and a lot of fun. He's also a good driver so you feel safe with him
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do the your but ask for Medi and Edjon.
Fabulous.
An enlightening, entertaining experience in a country with a past that most of us can barely begin to comprehend.
Stunning scenery, some ancient architecture, mixed with the more mundane day to day reality of life.
Most Inspirational Moment
The view over lake Ohrid, lunch in a private garden, ancient ruins, the views, the Albanian people…
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ed, our guide gave us an enthusiastic and detailed insight into both recent and ancient history with passion, whilst ensuring the welfare and comfort of the group. He was both friendly and professional. Di Di (Medi) our driver was enthusiastic, entertaining and caring. His driving made the travelling exceptionally comfortable. The rapport between the guide and driver certainly added value to the trip and helped to bond the group and ensure that we were comfortable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Albania is developing rapidly.
Better than expected
This was quite a hectic trip with 1 night spent in each location (bar one)& quite a lot of driving in between. 2 days in particular involved hours of driving around winding mountain roads (I would advise taking sickness pills if you suffer from travel sickness. What a stunningly beautiful country! More mountainous than I expected. Food & drink was of very good quality & much cheaper than UK. The only hotel that let us & Exodus down, was Hotel Pogradec on Lake Ohrid…the breakfast was appalling & everyone complained. The hotel even had the nerve to charge for coffee (the tea on offer was awful). That particular hotel apart, the service & friendliness of the Albanians was wonderful. Quite A wide variety of places/sites visited, from Churches, Castles to Museums, Archaeological parks & more. The whole country was more advanced (if I can use that term) than expected, especially places like Gjirokaster, Tirana & Berat. Overall, a very worthwhile country to visit.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hard to choose: The Lunch we had with a local family in their home in the beautiful high village. Apolonia & Butrint Ancient Sites,Gjirokaster, the view from the bridge in Permet & when at the top of the mountains generally. Just the views!!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Edjon was quite a character..a walking history book on Albania! However, sometimes all that travellers need is a simple bullet point answer from a question & Edjon didnt seem to 'get' that. Some of his talks were v long speeches with too much info so in the end you dont absorb anything. I cant identify with recent Reviews here with regard to Ed socialising with the group as the only meal Ed had with us was the final evening & that was q brief. However that could be down to Group dynamics or it being the end of a long season.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack lightly as you are moving every morning. Be prepared for a couple of days long drives. Take GBP & change them into LEK when there (you cant buy LEK in the UK). Most places take cards & Euros but you need local currency as well. If you're not very mobile then it's essential to take a walking pole for 1 of the walks (which is really a hike uphill).
Mountains and fun memories
A tour that covers a lot of the south of Tirana. Lovely, mountain scenery, some delightful towns, (some not so pretty). The days were full and varied, we learnt about Albania’s history, met welcoming locals and swam in the warm Ionian sea. And we ate Very well! Great food for veggies.
Most Inspirational Moment
Berat was delightful and the hotel, particularly my room, in Gjirokaster was enchanting. Loved swimming in the sea. The parfait in Berat... yum!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Edjon was brilliant. He is a natural group leader. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Albania, always happy and smiling. He made the trip most enjoyable with fun filled days, adding additional spots for us to enjoy. And Medi, The Best Driver! We did some hair-raising drives, but we were in the safest hands with Medi. Along with Edjon, they brought much fun and laughter, joined us every evening for dinner and dancing. Their bond and laughter made it such a fun trip. We were very lucky to have them.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It's getting popular, best visit now before it gets busier and buildings go up. It's easy to change money in the bigger towns.
Lovely landscapes, vibrant towns and hidden gems
An ideal trip for those looking to get off the beaten track and learn about this country’s interesting and long history first hand, and enjoy its food.
Most Inspirational Moment
Village of Lin with its ancient mosaic and stunning views over Lake Ohrid.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader (Ed) was great and he enhanced the trip with additional visits and food/drink tastings. Medi is probably the best driver we’ve ever had (in 30 years of group travel). He was a safe and thoughtful driver and great fun, joining in with almost all our activities.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You don’t need walking boots for this trip – good trainers are enough.
Beautiful Albania
Albania is a beautiful country, complete with incredible mountain scenery, beautiful cities, mountainous towns, and stunning seascapes. This trip enabled me to see a lot of Albania, learn about its history, and sample its delicious food. Though it was pretty tiring changing hotels almost every day, that was a price worth paying to discover so much of this magical country.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved looking at the breathtaking scenery from the window of our mini-bus. I ordinarily don't like buses, but Diu, our bus driver was an incredible driver, who often stopped to buy us fruit on roadside, and made sure we were all enjoying our trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was kind and knowledgeable, though I wish he had spent some time on the bus teaching us an occasional Albanian word, asking us how we were doing, etc. For those interested in archaeology, because he is an archaeologist, our group leader supplied information at several archaeological sites.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You will see a lot on this trip, but changing hotels almost daily can be exhausting. Accommodations were almost all very adequate.
Had a great time!
This was a very well run tour, with good accommodation and (thanks to our tour leader, driver and fellow passengers) a terrific atmosphere. Albania perhaps doesn’t have as big highlights as some other countries we’ve visited, but this Exodus trip is an excellent way to see it.
Most Inspirational Moment
Staying inside the ancient citadel of Berat.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader Edjon (Ed), and our driver Medi, were both great fun. It would be impossible not to have a good time in their company! Ed also arranged for lots of little extra visits, tastings etc that significantly enhanced the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don’t expect the slickest tourist experience in Albania (e.g. the dishes you order in a restaurant may not come out in the order you expected); just roll with it. Do expect friendly people and a very safe country. Don’t go in peak summer unless you’re OK with very hot weather – September was a very pleasant time to be there. Changing money in exchange offices is extremely easy, and there’s no commission.
Exodus for the win!
The sequence of the tour, and the time allocated for each stop was perfect. It was well balanced between culture, history, nature, food, and people.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking into my hotel in Berat. I felt like a princess being able to sleep in a castle.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Edjon M was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He was considerate of every participant and made an effort to give each of us individualized attention and care. Ed added several extra stops to give us additional experiences and exposures to history and culture that were not part of the planned itinerary, and I actually think that without all those additions, the trip would not have become such a highlight of my travel experiences. More importantly, our bus driver, Medi H was incredibly acting as an extra leader in addition to giving us a smooth and safe ride along all those crazy roads. Our driver also helped people on rough terrain, cheered for us, hugged us, danced and swam with us, helped set and clear tables at meals, joked with us, and ate and drank with us. I truly feel his enthusiasm made our group of 15 tourists much more cohesive.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Choose Exodus, for the tour organization, the group size, and the staff!
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