Albania

Indulge your curiosity and visit this little known and less explored land perched quietly on the turquoise shores of the Mediterranean. 

Albania

Indulge your curiosity and visit this little known and less explored land perched quietly on the turquoise shores of the Mediterranean. 

Intro

Emerging slowly from a particularly grim and brutal Communist period, Albania has now drawn open its iron curtain, revealing one of Europe's last unspoiled cultures. Travel through fragrant and floral countryside and past sleepy stone-crafted villages, hike the legendary Accursed Mountains and take a boat across spectacular Lake Koman, untouched by mass tourism. 

Follow along Albania's coastline, decorated with the crumbling structures of Greek, Roman and Ottoman empires. Discover ancient cultural legacies that persist until today, and come to understand why Albania became Lord Byron's favourite inspirational retreat.

Why travel with us ?

Albania is a unique country with plenty to recommend it. We offer an in-depth cultural tour covering all of the highlights of Albania interspersed with several little-known surprises. Visit little-changed medieval stone towns, Roman coliseums and vast lakes set amongst towering mountains.

We work closely with our partners on the ground to ensure a unique experience. Our tours are led by knowledgeable guides and focused on giving you an understanding of the culture and mindset of the Albanian people, as well as an insight into both its longer term history and its Communist past, as evidenced by the ubiquitous bomb shelters you will see all over the country.

With extensive first-hand experience of the country, we are happy to customise a tour to suit your needs and interests. We can offer walks in the high mountains of the north or along "Byron's route"" further south, specialist visits of Albania's archaeological sites from Butrint to Appollonia, cycling routes, folk festivals and more. We can also combine trips with any of Albania's Balkan neighbours. Tell us what you would like to do and we will be happy to help you achieve it.
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Quick Facts

Capital: Tirana
Population: Around 2.8 million
Languages: Albanian

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