Experience Albania – May 25 – Jun, 3, 2025

Here is our exclusive tour to Albania. Most interliners have yet to visit this country but it is one of the hot new destinations for Europeans and very inexpensive. The country has beautiful landscape, a lot of history and very friendly people. Tourism is growing rapidly here so be one of the early visitors before the country is overrun with tourists.

Well here is our exclusive a 9 night group tour for interliners to Albania where you will visit Triana, Berat, Shkoder, Shkoder and other towns and historical sites. We have an olive oil tasting planned, a Mussel tour on Butrunti Lake and more!

Included in your price:

• Accommodation on BB in standard rooms as follows:
  • 2 x Hotel Rozafa 4* – or similar in Shkoder
  • 2 x Hotel Portik 4* – or similar in Berat
  • 1 x Hotel Argjiro 4* – or similar in Gjirokaster
  • 1 x Hotel Agimi  4* – or similar in Sarande
  • 1 x Hotel Partner 4* – or similar in Vlore
  • 2 x Hilton Garden INN  4* – or similar in Tirana
• Transport for all tour
• English Speaking escort guide for all tour
• 1 dinner (3 course / no drinks ) on last night
• 1 x Boat Ticket to Shala River
• 1 x Entrance – Museum Venice Art Mask Factory
• 1 x Wine tour and Wine tasting in Berat
• 1 x  Trip to Dajti Mountain with 4×4 cars
• 1 x Cooking Class in Gjirokaster
• 1 x Entrance – Gjirokaster Castle
• 1 x Entrance Fee – Butrinti Archaeological Park
• 1 x Entrance – Porto Palermo Castle
• 1 x Entrance – Bunk’Art 2
• 1 x Entrance – Museum National Etnographic Kruje
•  Folk show performance on last night

Not included in our price are:

• Tips for Drivers, guide, Rep & porters: $40 P. Person
• Beverages on Meals.
• Museums are closed on Monday
• Any other item not mentioned above.

*The timings are only orientative: they may change and adapt for many factors: from change of timetable at the museums, traffic jam etc to the pace of the group.
**Due to unforseen conditions, itinerary can change or cancel and sights may be replaced

Our amazing Albania itinerary is:

• May 25, 2025 – Welcome to Albania!! – Fly into Tirana, the Capital of Albania. Arrive by 10am. Upon arrival your guide and driver will take you to Shkodra. Check into your hotel around then at 4pm enjoy an afternoon orientation walk of the city center and overnight at Hotel Rozafa 4* or similar
• May 26, 2025 – Shkodra and Shala River – After your early breakfast, drive to Koman Lake Terminal (2 Hrs) then boat ticket to Shala River. Take the boat to Shala River – an isolated place with high peaks around. The rushing flow of cristal clear water of the river offers to adventurers a panoramic view and has been ranked as one of the most beautiful destinations in Albania. All the adventurers can enjoy the trip exploring the area by boat, hiking in the surrounding peaks with spectacular views, as well as diving into the cool water of Shala River. Departure from Komani at 09:30am and arrival at Shala River at 10:45am gives us about 4 hours to enjoy the fresh air, to swim, explore the area around and not to forget to capture as many unforgettable memories. The return schedule will be every day at 14:00 and arrival at Koman at 15:30.Sometimes the water level on the river is low and the boat can not go all the way to the end of the river, this means you might have to walk to the end of the lake. This is not something we can control or inform you about in advance as it can change within hours. Travelers can have lunch in one of the restaurants in Shala River or can have packed sandwiches with them (optional). Around 3:30pm you head back to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Rozafa 4* or similar
• May 27, 2025 – Shkoder to Durres and Berat – After  breakfast, visit the Venetian Art Mask Fabric, which displays Masks styles and colors, enough to immediately transport you to the atmosphere of the Venice Carnevale! But, here we are in Shkodër, where the passion, creative genius and business acumen of Edmond Angoni has enabled the creation of one of the most important mask factories in the world! Then drive to Durres and visit their flea market. Free time for lunch (on your own) and then explore the Durres city center. Around 3pm we drive to Berat for a wine tour and wine tasting.  Nestled in the Berat county, near the historic city in southern Albania, Çobo Winery continues a centuries-old family tradition. Immerse yourself in their stories and experiences as they bring them to life at their table. A tour of the facilities includes an extensive viewing of the wine making process and explanations, punctuated by alternating poignant and comic vignettes that paint a glowing picture of the family’s history and the origins of their wines. Enjoy an exquisite taste of their prized wines alongside the tour. Overnight  at Hotel Portik 4* or similar
• May 28, 2025 – Berat Tour to Tomor Mountain with 4×4 cart – After breakfast we start the day towards Tomorri mountain. During the road for going till the top of the mountain at 2400 meter altitude, we will stop for doing photos and enjoy the fresh air and the stunning views. Up to 1500 m altitude, the road is paved. At 1500 meters the good road will end and over there will visit the holy places, the Teqe of Abas Ali. After 1500 m, the following trip is off road till the top of the mountain( 2400 m ) and then after 7 km with our big 4×4 cars, will enjoy the views of the valley. There can be done hiking if you wish. Note: The hiking  can be moderate from 1-2 hours max depending of  the request of the tourists. During the road will be organized a barbeque lunch outdoors. After that, will go back to Berat. Duration of the Tour 8 hours in total. Km in total 100. Top altitude, 2400 meters. Overnight  at Hotel Portik 4* or similar
• May 29, 2025 – Berat to  Gjirokaster – After the breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Gjirokastra, with stop en route for refreshments (not included). Around 1230pm we have a cooking class. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn new recipes and enjoy the flavors of Gjirokaster. Enjoy personalized attention throughout as you learn how to cook two traditional dishes. Familiarize yourself with the spices and herbs that are commonly used in making Gjirokaster meals. After your class, sit down to eat the food you’ve just cooked. Just relax, eat slowly and savor the full flavor of fresh, local produce in your self-cooked Dhoksat village. Then you visit Gjirokaster Castle. Gjirokaster Castle, is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent structures of the city of Gjirokaster, sits on a rocky bluff with the city stretching out around it.  It offers spectacular views of the Drino valley and surrounding mountains. The citadel has existed in various forms since before the 12 century. Extensive renovations and a westward addition was added by Ali Pasha of Tepelene after 1812. The government of King Zog expanded the castle prison in 1932. Today it possesses five towers and houses a clock tower, a church, a cistern, the stage of the National Folk Festival, and many other points of interest. Free time then in the old Bazaar of Gjirokastra. Then overnight  at Hotel Argjiro 4* or similar.
• May 30, 2025 – Gjirokastra to Sarande – After breakfast, you check out and enjoy a 2 hour drive to Butrinti. Butrint National Park is a national park, located 18 kilometres (11 mi) south of Sarandë. Encompassing 9,424 hectares, the park boasts a fascinating blend of freshwater lakes, wetlands, and historical treasures. From the Iron Age to the Middle Ages, Butrint has witnessed a rich history, leaving behind a wealth of archaeological artifacts and structures. Today, the park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Ramsar Wetland Site of International Importance, highlighting its significance on multiple levels. Time for lunch on your own and the afternoon is free to explore Sarande. Dinner on your own then overnight at Hotel Agimi 4* or similar
• May 31, 2025 – Saranda to Viora – Enjoy breakfast then check out of the hotel and we drive (1 hour) to the Albanian Riviera with several stops along the way. Once there you will explore Porto Palermo Castle. It  is situated in the bay of Porto Palermo, a few kilometers south of Himarë. The well preserved castle is commonly, but wrongly, asserted, by guide books  to have been built in early 19th century by Ali Pasha of Tepelena. It looks to have been built prior to the evolution of the star fort design. Most probably it was built by the Venetians as it could be relieved by sea and it has the same triangular plan with round towers found in the Venetian fort at Butrint.  At 1230pm we drive to Vlora and have time for lunch (not included). Check into your hotel and evening free to explore Vlora. Overnight at Hotel Partner 4* or similar
• Jun. 1, 2025 – Vlora to Tirana– Breakfast at the hotel then check out and enjoy the drive to Tirana (about 2.5 hours). City tour of Tirana, the Capital of Albania). It is the bigest city in Albania, with a long history enriched by the interaction of cultural forces originating in the Islamic and European Christian worlds. During the tour, you will encounter the impact of these influences in the Tirana’s architecture. The tour will highlight some symbols and remains of the communism era to provide you with a general understanding of Albanian history. You will have a tour of Bunk’art 2. Bunk’art 2 reconstructs the history of the Albanian Ministry of Internal Affairs from 1912 to 1991 and reveals the secrets of “Sigurimi”, the political police that was the harsh persecution weapon used by the regime of Enver Hoxha. Bunk’art 2 is the first major video museum exhibition dedicated to the victims of communist terror. then lunch on your own and afternoon free to explore Tirana. Dinner on  your own then overnight  at Hilton Garden Inn Tirana 4* or similar.
• Jun. 2, 2025 – Kruja – Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to Kruja hilltop town. Explore Museum National Etnographic Kruje. The Ethnographic Museum of Kruja is located inside the fortress of Kruja . This museum was built in the house of the Toptan family , which is a ” chardak ” type building from 1764. The house is a cultural monument of the 1st category. In the internal environments, as well as the objects presented in the external environments, a complete picture of the crafts practiced in Kruja and throughout Albania, as well as the way of life starting 300 years ago, is given. Fully 90 percent of the objects of this museum are original and 100% are functional. In it we find objects made of ceramics, wood, stone, iron, cotton, silk, wool, various embroideries exhibited with finesse. The age of these buildings varies from 60-70 to 500 years old. The National Ethnographic Museum of Kruja was inaugurated on November 20, 1989. Then enjoy free time in the old ottoman bazaar. Enjoy lunch (no included) then drive back to Tirana. Farewell dinner with folk show performance then overnight  at Hilton Garden Inn Tirana 4* or similar.
• Jun. 4, 2025 – Depart Tirana – Breakfast at the hotel then you will need to depart the hotel by 9am heading home with memories of Albania and lots of new friends.

Cost – This will vary based on how many people sign up. But here is the breakdown. Rates are per person based on double occupancy.

We offer two prices on this tour, one for the public and one for interliners. Interliners for this tour are airline employee or spouse, airline retiree or spouse, parent or parent-in-law of the airline employee and anyone traveling with them.

For the public, the price is

• 20 to 24 guests – $1,599pp
• 25 to 29 guests – $1,449pp
• 30 to 34 guests – $1,399pp
• 35 to 39 guests – $1,349pp
• Single supplement – add $439 – Limited to 4 single room, first book, first get. Waitlist after that.

Our exclusive price for interliners is below – (you need to be a member of our website and logged in to see the pricing.)

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We have a 20 person minimum to make the tour go. If you sign up at the higher price and we get more people, you will end up paying what the final price for the tour ends up. For example, you sign up when we only have 20 people signed up, the cost is the higher price shown. For example if we end up with 35 or more going the price drops and that price based on how many are booked would be the final price you would pay.

Yes you can bring friends with you and parents and in-laws of employees can book into this also and go at the same rate as you do as the interliner. We want to fill the group to 20 to get the rate down. If we get an overwhelming response we will go to our operator and see about adding a 2nd or 3rd date. Otherwise once we hit 40 we will have a waitlist in case of cancellations.

Deposit is $500pp

Final Payment is due on Mar. 10, 2025.

$500pp penalty if cancelled after  Mar. 10, 2025 and before Mar. 25, 2025.

Full Penalty if cancelled after Mar. 25, 2025.

We strongly suggest you take out travel insurance to cover you for cancellation or medical issues while on the trip. Ask our agent for that info or click here to purchase it.

If we are unable to operate the tour due to Covid restrictions. then everyone booked will get a full refund to their credit card they paid with.

To book, contact InterlineTravel.com at 800 766-2911 and any agent can take your info and payment. We need your full legal name to book and your billing address for your credit card. The charge will come from Dynamic Travel on your credit card bill.