The 12 Best Full-Day Tours in Albania

1.Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Set out from Vlore at 10:30 a.m. for a 7 to 8-hour boat trip along Albania’s Karaburun Peninsula. You’ll visit Haxhi Ali Cave, Dafina Bay, Blue Cave, Grama Bay, and quiet coves for swimming and snorkeling. Some departures feature guides such as Elio and Vini, with groups capped at 20.

“I have to be honest, we did this excursion in August 2025, and I feel like I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. For 80 euros per person, we got a taxi-driver on a speed-boat, who very reluctantly drove us to all the indicated locations. When you arrived to each location, he would just say, "Get off, this is this, and we will leave in 20 minutes". He was supposed to provide us with snorkeling equipment, but it was never offered. Sometimes he would say we'd stay at the beach for 30 minutes, but after 10 minutes, he'd say we had to leave. Sometimes it was a short 10-minute stay, but…”

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2.Berat UNESCO & Belshi Lake Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $12Best value

Spend about eight hours traveling from Tirana to Belshi Lake and UNESCO-listed Berat. You’ll see the hilltop castle, Onufri Museum, Mangalem, and Gorica, with guides such as Orlanda, Eno, Landi, and Armela sharing local history. Lunch and wine tasting are extra.

“We had a lovely day with Orlanda and a small group of friendly people from all over the world. We very much enjoyed seeing the castle, eating the lovely food spread and drinking amazing wine. Orlanda was brilliant at answering all of our history questions and had amazing knowledge of the area. Would recommend. Thanks for a great day!”

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3.Berat Full Day Trip from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Tirana to Berat with an English-speaking guide such as Ilir, Aron, or Eri. Explore the inhabited castle, Onufri Museum, old town, Halveti Teqe, and Gorica Bridge, with free time, optional Albanian lunch, and round-trip transport.

“Aron was a tremendous host and very knowledgeable about Berat and the region we visited. He was both informational and entertaining which made for a wonderful day. The area and towns we visited were beautiful and unique. It was well worth the time. Thank you so much!”

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4.Full-Day Boat Tour with Beach Stops & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 hours · from $35

Join Angelo, or Anxhelo, for a six-hour speedboat trip from Saranda along Albania’s Ionian coast. You’ll visit Turtle Cave, Spiranca Bay, The Cliff, Kakome Bay, Krorez Beach, and Lovers Bay, with time for swimming, photos, and lunch at your own cost.

“Everything is perfect ! With perfect guides and beautiful place”

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5.Vlora: Blue Cave and Grama Bay Full-Day Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Join Salty Rides Albania from Vlora for an 8-hour small-group speedboat trip along the Karaburun Peninsula. Swim at Haxhi Ali Cave, Dafina Bay, Blue Cave, and Grama Bay, with snorkeling gear, drinks, safety equipment, and an Albanian byrek included.

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6.Prizren and Prishtina Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $67

Travel from Tirana, Durres, or Golem into Kosovo with guides such as Eno, Orlanda, Enea, or Armela. Explore Prizren’s Ottoman center, fortress, bazaar, and Our Lady of Ljeviš, then see Prishtina’s Newborn Monument, Mother Teresa Square, and Germia Park.

“A long but very interesting day out visiting Prizren and Pristina and learning about the history of Kosovo. It’s quite a long distance driving but the car was comfortable and there were stops. Tour guide Orlanda gave lots of information and kept the tour interesting and the day passed very quickly. Definitely recommend to get an experience of visiting Kosovo in a day.”

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7.Theth Full-Day-Tour, With lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $151

Travel from Shkoder into the Albanian Alps with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Qafa e Thores, Theth Church, the Reconciliation Tower, Grunas Waterfall, natural pools, and the Blue Eye, with a traditional northern Albanian lunch included.

“We had THE BEST day! We would highly recommend doing this tour. It honestly made us fall even more in love with Albania. We enjoyed the most wonderful hike, surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. Stopped for coffee and lunch at some really lovely places and enjoyed some delicious food. We went swimming in some beautiful blue lagoons and stopped off at a waterfall. We even got to go zip lining! Theth is stunning and it’s so worth a visit up to the mountains. We met some wonderful people and learned so much about the Albanian way of life. It was truly a magical day from start to finish! We’d…”

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8.Full day tour to Theth from Tirana,Durres and Shkoder

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $117

This 12-hour small-group trip takes you from Tirana, Durres, or Shkoder to Qafe Thore, Theth, Nderlysaj, and the Blue Eye. Expect an early start, a long mountain drive, a challenging hike, and guides such as Kelvi, Chris, Jeffry, and Anest sharing local history along the way.

“Unforgettable Experience in the Heart of the Albanian Alps! Our Thethi tour was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The journey through the spectacular mountains alone was worth it, but arriving in Theth felt like stepping into a postcard. The views of the dramatic peaks, lush valleys, and crystal-clear rivers are simply breathtaking. Our guide was knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly—sharing stories about the region’s rich history, traditions, and the unique culture of the highlands.”

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9.Full-Day Trip to the UNESCO-Listed Gjirokastra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $129

Travel from Tirana to UNESCO-listed Gjirokastra with an English- or Albanian-speaking guide. Walk the old town, visit the castle museum, explore the bazaar, see a preserved Ottoman-era house, taste local food, and stop in Tepelene.

“Today was so informative - my guide answered all my questions and was so patient while I took tonnes of pictures The restaurant suggestion and the meal suggestion was amazing Great day that I would recommend to everyone”

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10.Full Day Trip to Durres, Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $212

Spend eight hours with a driver-guide such as Ilir or Arnir visiting Durres, Apollonia, and Ardenica Monastery. See a Roman amphitheatre, an ancient Greek city, and a living monastery, with transport, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a small group of up to six included.

“Illir was a wonderful guide. Clearly very knowledgeable about the sites we visited, but was also very willing to discuss any other aspects of Albania, its history, and its country. He was a marvelous driver and got us to our destinations in adequate time and was flexible with my schedule and requests as well. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who is seriously interested in history, because this tour hits many important sites.”

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11.From: Tirana and Shkoder: Theth & Blue Eye Full Day Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $144

Travel from Tirana or Shkoder into Albania’s Alps, stopping at Qafa e Thores, Theth’s church and Lock-in Tower, then hiking to the cold Blue Eye. Small groups, English guides, hotel pickup, and guides such as Niko, Rei, and Alex make this a focused but demanding 12-hour day.

“My guide Rei was spectacular. I have come to Albania as a solo traveller and did not know what to except of this trip. My experience was like having a close friend instead of someone i had met for the first time. He was a great example of Albanian people, whom I had never met until now. The destination was lovely and we had an overall nice day. I recommend Rei for future travellers, he has a warm heart.”

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12.Mavrovi Anovi: Guided Full-Day Hike to Golem Korab Peak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9 hours · from $247

Join Konstantin or Tadje of Mountain Experience Macedonia for a private, full-day hike from Mavrovi Anovi to Golem Korab. A 4x4 reaches the trailhead, then you climb through beech forest and open pasture to the border summit, with weather-based alternatives available.

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