Albania · 1-DAY TOURS
A trip here runs out of days before it runs out of country. These 15 one-day tours justify the slot they take, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.
Guided Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hike from Tirana with panoramic views, photo stops, and round-trip transfers for about $12.
“Our guide Altin was brilliant! He was super friendly and knowledgeable, we really enjoyed our day trip. The trip itself is amazing, great value for many and beautiful views. We would highly recommend, 10/10 experience! Thank you Altin 😊”
A long but rewarding day tour from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem to Sarandë, Ksamil, and Blue Eye, with swimming and big views.
“We had a really good experience. Beni was an amazing guide, friendly, helpful and was going above and beyond. We’ve seen some really nice places and made beautiful memories. The only thing I’d change is the bus temperature, as I feel like personally, I was either freezing or melting.”
Komani Lake boat cruise plus Shala River swimming, lunch time, and a balcony hike, all wrapped in Albania’s dramatic canyon scenery.
“What a fantastic tour from start to finish! Our guide Bledi made it an amazing experience. He had fantastic knowledge and made us all laugh from the second we got onto the coach. Amazing guide, amazing tour, could not recommend enough! Thank you Bledi!”
Corfu to Saranda and UNESCO Butrint on a 10-hour day trip by boat and coach, with optional guided ruins, lunch, and sea views.
“A wonderful experience to see the ancient ruins and then the modern day Albania. Our guide was fantastic! Very informative and very helpful”
Komani Lake boat views and a swim at Shala River on a long day trip from Tirana or Shkodra with hotel pickup and guide-led hike.
“It was amazing, great places, well organised. Our guide Bledjan was fun and very involving, making the experience even better. Totally recommended!”
A full day from Shkoder to Komani Lake and the Shala River, with boat rides, swimming, mountain views, and optional ziplining.
“Really well planned! We had a great day out! A long day yet amazing! Plenty of time to spend at the river swimming for hours then the boat back.”
A 9-hour Tirana day trip to Durrës for King Zog, Roman ruins, and real Adriatic beach time, guided in English with pickup included.
“Kladji was great, respectful, knowledgeable and made the experience a wonderful one. I would recommend him 10 out of 10 times”
Saranda day trip: Gjirokastra Castle, Old Bazaar, Cold War Tunnel, Skenduli House, then Blue Eye’s 1.2 km walk.
“The guide Marsia was amazing and speak so good english and was very interesting to listen to . The whole tour was so fun and good . I can really recommend this tour”
Hike to Gamti and Bovilla Lake, then explore Kruja Castle and Old Bazaar on a small-group day trip from Tirana with pickup and transport.
“As a bit of context, everything that go wrong pretty much did. From cancelled flight and loosing accomodations etc. I though this tour would also lost, but the guide held his end of the deal even though I was the only one for the day, the rest of the people couldn't make it (probably because of the same reasons). It was pretty much a day with a friend showing me around, we made it to all the sites early, had them all to myself and do some extra. Just go on this tour that goes to Kruja also, just the lake seems a bit of a scam-ish.”
Full-day Berat trip from Tirana with hotel pickup, castle and old town sights, flexible time, and standout guides like Ilir. Entrance fees included.
“Berat is a "must-see" in Albania. From the castle to the old-town it is full of history and welcoming people. Our guide, Ilir, was knowledgeable and fun. This trip is well worth the time and money.”
Small-group day trip from Saranda combining Byzantine monastery, Blue Eye springs, UNESCO Gjirokaster, and a panoramic Lekursi Castle viewpoint.
“A huge thanks to our guide ilmi hasani for a great experience. He is very friendly and knowledgeable, and ensured that we had enough time at all of the tour destinations. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Blue Eye, Gjirokaster town & castle. Also stopped at the monastery, Lekursi castle and to view one of the infamous war bunkers. Managed to see & learn so much in one day! Would definitely recommend this tour. Excellent value for money too. Thanks again”
Half-day Tirana escape to Dajti Mountain with return transport, skip-the-line cable car tickets, and 3 hours to enjoy views and lunch options.
“Toller Ausflug auf den Berg mit der Seilbahn. Schöne Aussicht vom Restaurant mit Unterhaltung für Jung und Alt. Geringe Wartezeit aufgrund guter Organisation.”
Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain day trip from Tirana, with guided hikes, big viewpoints, small-group transport, and a swim stop.
“Man muss eine halbe Stunde recht steil aufsteigen. Schuhe mit Profil empfohlen. Tolle Aussicht und Landschaft.”
Guided Krujë day trip from Tirana with Krujë Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Old Bazaar shopping, and Sari Salltik Shrine views.
“Definitely worth a trip to the Krujë castle. Definitely shout out to my very knowledgeable tour guide Besmiri, who definitely knows his kruje history. Definitely a recommend and if you can ask Besmiri.”
From Tirana, hike to Gamti and Bovilla Lake, then explore Kruja Castle and the Old Bazaar in a small English-guided group.
“Gjenc our guide was fantastic, the lake is beautiful and Kruja was a very cool city to see”
Pick a coast, a canyon, a castle or a kitchen.
