Once you have explored Albania’s vibrant capital, why not head off on a day tour from Tirana and make the most of your time in this wonderful region.
Here are some of our favorite day tours which offer something for everyone, from hiking to wine tasting, you really can find everything you want in this small but vast country!
Day tours from Tirana to neighboring countries
Tour of Montenegro; Budva & Kotor
While in the region, take the chance to head into the breathtaking Montenegrin Riviera. In under 4 hours, the trip will be worth the drive as you stop at the viewpoint of Sveti Stefan, historically a fishing town on a small coastal island. We then make our way into Budva and Kotor, where you will have the chance to enjoy lunch and buy souvenirs in these characteristic and picturesque towns. Why not tick another country off your list!
Tour of North Macedonia; Ohrid & Struga
Tick off the UNESCO site of Ohrid, one of the most beautiful destinations in N. Macedonia. Indicated as one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe, we will reach Ohrid via the popular town of Struga in under 3 hours. Ohrid Lake is one of the oldest lakes in the world where you will have the opportunity to capture the picturesque views from its 30km length. Another beautiful day trip from Tirana on your list!
Head into Prizren in under 3 hours. Considered as the cultural capital of Kosovo, Prizren mixes its rich history and incredible nature with some amazing culinary delights. We visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, rich in arabesque colour and pattern as well as the fortress on the hill where we get a great panorama of the unique town.
Day tours from Tirana within Albania
Journey towards the north and discover the beauty of the Albanian Alps, passing through steep hillsides reaching up to 1700 meters above sea level – the picture-perfect view for photos! We hike 3 hours one way, visiting the beautiful Blue Eye followed by the mountainous village of Theth on this one-day tour from Tirana.
Hiking of Pellumbas Cave & Erzeni Canyon
Just over 30 minutes out of Tirana, the ancient cave of Pellumbas is located up at the heart of the Erezini Canyon. This hour-long hike takes you 600m above the Adriatic, offering amazing views of wild mountains, valleys, the Erzeni River and Erzeni Canyon. The Canyon at 108km long has been flowing for centuries over rocky terrain with flow rates of 102 l / sec. A spectacular day designed to soak in mother nature’s beauty in Albania.
Tour of Saranda, Ksamil and Blue Eye
Discover the turquoise waters of the south on this day tour of the Albanian Riviera from Tirana. In under 4 hours, we drive to Saranda, considered the pearl of the Albanian Riviera, overlooking Corfu Island. We then head to tropical paradise Ksamil where you will have a chance to take a dip before reaching the natural wonder of the Blue Eye. You will be mesmerized the whole day by the crystal-clear blue waters on this this amazing Riviera experience.
A place this spectacular can’t stay a secret for long: Shala River has its springs from melting snow of the Albanian Alps. In just over 3 hours, we drive towards a rural and mountainous region where we take a local boat through Komani Lake then turn to Shala River. This day is filled with spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages and wild forests.
In just over an hour, we take a short drive towards the hilly side of Western Albania, where we reach a vineyard located on the top of a hill near the village of Shesh. Our experience includes a vineyard tour discussing the wine production and preservation process, as well as wine tasting from the region’s wonderful ‘’shesh’’ grape variety. We finish off with some traditional Albanian appetizers while tasting the fine wine varieties before heading back to Tirana.
Step back in time by visiting the historical town of Kruja, situated over an hour away in central Albania on a rocky mountainous terrain. At 560 meters above sea level, this town’s charm features narrow cobblestoned streets and characteristic wooden houses along the Medieval Old Bazaar. Before heading back to Tirana, we stop by the beachside town of Durres where we will continue our tour towards the promenade, having an opportunity to views of the endless sea.
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