Albania holidays
After half a century of being buried in communism and dictatorship, Albania is ready to emerge from the dirt. And what a treasure this is to unearth. UNESCO-rated Ottoman towns tumble down mountainsides, ferries cut through cliffs, turquoise waters lap soft white sand and everywhere the Albanians are ready to greet you – revelling in their new found freedoms. Albania holidays & Albania tours could prove to be one of the most serendipitous experiences of your life.
86 Albania holiday reviews
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£1,699
including UK flights
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£1,849
including UK flights
The scenery and friendly atmosphere in the mountains in the north are outstanding. The walking was very good, though perhaps not enough. I was really lucky with the group. I’ve never experienced such a good group. Everyone was lovely and we all got on well. (more)Judith Eaton
The most memorable part of the holiday was the beauty of the mountain countryside... An eye-opening experience of a little known country. (more)John Pratt
Albania proved to be a lovely place to visit, the scenery around Theth and Valbona was fantastic.
(more)Neil Grant
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£1,100
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Standing on the Three Borders Peak above Doberdol with unparalleled views into Kosovo, Montenegro and Albania.
Tips?
Learn some Albanian words before you go. Any attempt will be well received! If you’re in the mountains and have a sweet tooth, bring your sweets and chocolate with you. Bear in mind that while the springs in the mountains may be reliably clean - water supplies down below may not be.
Local benefits?
Benefited local people, yes. Currently ... (more)Andrew Merrall
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£2,780
excluding flights
Well led and well organised. Everything went to plan. Guide (Tanni) and driver (Ardi) were excellent. Busy but enjoyable and interesting schedule. (more)Robert Allan
Really enjoyed it and the company. At least now I know a little about the forgotten part of Europe and its peoples. (more)William Francis
The variation between the coast and the mountains was amazing and we enjoyed the trip immensely. We saw some beautiful countryside and towns, villages, monasteries, castles etc, it was great. The standout highlights, and there were many, were Skopje, Budva, Kotor, Biogradska Gora National Park, Ohrid, Prizren, Blue Eye National Park, Gjirokastra to name a few. (more)Michael Cain
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€970
excluding flights
Overall, our week of cycling in Montenegro was outstanding. (more)Bob Hollander
Spectacular scenery and special people. (more)Neale Wardley
The most memorable part of the holiday was the absolutely incredible scenery and the very friendly and welcoming people of Montenegro and Albania.
(more)Conall Walsh
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€1,270
excluding flights
Loved the variety of scenery and historical places,. The tour operator was excellent, went out of their way to help you before and after the trip. The accommodation was all great with good breakfasts in most to get you going. Because of the heat we started earlier than on the programe which worked well. (more)Jill Ford
Discovering little pockets of natural beauty and the local cuisine was memorable.
(more)Eva Seltner
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£1,450
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£1,099
excluding flights
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£1,645
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The mountain scenery. The castles and the Roman remains.
Tips?
Check the accomodation before you go. We had 3 night stay on the coast and had
to endure 3 nights of very loud music which started at 8pm and finished at
midnight.
Local benefits?
Not particularly.
Overall rating?
We had a few disappointments as regards accommodation and one trip had not been booked for us. We have used Responsible Travel several times in the past but we didn't feel ... (more)Gaynor Sinton
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£2,395
excluding flights
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£2,385
excluding flights
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£2,979
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The flexibility offered by the tour guide to accommodate / suggest additional or alternatives on a daily basis
Tips?
Give the local cuisine a try
Local benefits?
Yes the places where we ate were all local independent businesses which is helping to sustain these communities
Overall rating?
A really great way to appreciate what the Balkans has to offer (more)Christopher Horobin
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£1,095
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Albania is truly a beautiful country. From the stunning mountains of Theth and the serene waters of Lake Shkodra to the pristine coastline of Radhime. Our itinerary was well chosen to keep our group of 5 guys engaged, active and interested, helped of course by many memorable traditional meals and some fantastic wine discovery!
Tips?
We were blessed with a truly knowledgeable local guide Abren, who entertained us with his wonderful passion for Albania and ... (more)ADRIANO DE VITO
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£1,099
excluding flights
Most memorable was the hikes, the group, the Albanians, and experiencing a country that is often misunderstood by people who don't know it. The scenery is stunning... Absolutely brilliant - highly recommend this holiday. (more)Alan Chaffey
The most memorable parts of the holiday were the good guides and great hiking. (more)Joanne Burke
From
£1,850
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Hiking Around lake Bohinj with a terrific group and tour leader.
Tips?
GradedEasy to moderate bit I would call moderate to difficult .
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Just fantastoc (more)Anne Austin
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€1,196
excluding flights
Most memorable was the fact that we stopped in Albania in a new hotel/restaurant for lunch and they invited us to lunch for free as first customers, and the Three peaks walk... local food of top quality and nice exchanges with local people. (more)Bruno Santoni
The whole trip was impeccably organised, Nikola was in touch by Whatsapp every day and responded rapidly when we needed to change some timings. Every host and guide was prepared and on time. We spent time in 3 different locations which gave us a really nice overview of Montenegro without excessive time driving from place to place. (more)Annalisa Wood
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£845
excluding flights
Walking over the pass from Valbone to Theth was a memorable experience. (more)Jane Davies
Fantastic, challenging week – not relaxing but hugely enjoyable. We enjoyed the beginning and end in Shkoder too – excellent museums and great places to
eat. (more)Kathy Gemmell
The walks up to the mountain passes were hard going but provided wonderful views, experiences and memories. It was very satisfying to reach the top! Similarly the boat trip through the Albanian Fiords provided similar views and memories.
(more)Ian Gasper
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£1,349
excluding flights
Seeing all that Albania had to offer and there was a lot of sites, tours and experiences that we had. The itinerary far exceeded the words in the final trip notes, it felt that each day we were learning new aspects of this historically complex country. The tour leader Irina was exceptional and she really provided us with a complete understanding of each topic and site along with the other supporting guides. We were so lucky to have benefitted from her research and deep understanding of her ... (more)Lynn McCarthy
Mostly very good, the variety & nature -loving parts of it anyway. Not the
warmonger emphasis at every statue, castle & museum. Beautiful green
landscapes. More hikes might be nice. (more)Naomi Gillingham
Great. (more)Kiran D
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€1,420
excluding flights
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£1,245
excluding flights
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