“A great trip. Antonio guided us throughout the trip and explained very eloquently. We visited Gjirokastra + Bazaar, and Monastery of Ardenica, and a stop at Vjosa River. He also briefed us on history and other noted places we saw along the way. We had also sometime on our own to explore. On his recommendation, I visited Skenduli House and Museum of Ethnography, and tried local cuisine, oshaf (fig dessert) is so good. Weather was great too!”

“This was a great hiking tour - the main hike was truly incredible with amazing views and it was great learning more about Albania. The guest houses were comfortable and food delicious and generous portions. The tour ran very smoothly, we had an injury in our group and the guide went above and beyond to make sure they got back safely. Daniel, our guide, was a very interesting and knowledgable man and truly made the tour unique. I would recommend moderate fitness for the tour as main hike is tough, but well worth it, and you are required to carry your bags (so pack light!)”

“The team at Choose Balkans kept in touch with us right from the moment we booked the tour to the day of our tour and answered all our questions promptly. We had a great trip with our tour guide Arian. The time and route were very well planned to fit within a day trip. Our tour guide was a thorough gentleman who made our trip even more enjoyable and memorable.”

“Vielen Dank einen meinen Chauffeur Taulant für diese wunderschöne Tour!! Man ist zwar lange im Auto unterwegs aber es lohnt sich!! Ich habe in Durres gewohnt und wollte unbedingt den Süden sehen! Traumhaft 😍”

“We loved this experience! We had been planning on trying to take the bus down to the Riviera for a few days on our own but had seen some horror stories on the reliability of Albanian buses. Then we found this tour! Sold. We booked a private tour and am so glad we went this route! We got a great overview of the area and now I know what I would want to do if we go back to explore more (and would definitely opt for private transport/ taxi down instead of the bus!) Daniel was great. He took us to the Blue Eye (honestly, so touristy I could have…”

“It was a long journey from Tirana to Theth, Albania with my family, but it was absolutely worth it. We had a nice rest along the way and enjoyed a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where we tasted Byrek—an authentic Albanian pie that was incredibly tasty. The views of Read more”

“This was an amazing experience! I was traveling on my own and the pace of the day accommodated my interests and comfort. The route to Gjirokaster was spectacularly scenic! After an opportunity to enjoy the fort, we continued to Butrint. In the exploration of these two locations, Albania's rich history was presented by my driver/guide. When I wasn't learning about the sites, I was given the chance to ask about more current history and was offered insight into the experience of Albanians today. We lunched in Saranda and headed back to Tirana along the Albanian Riviera as the sun set. Wonderful locations and conversations.”

“Our tour guide Skerdi was excellent. Not only vey knowledgeable of Albanian history, but Skerdi gave us a personal insight into Albania today through sharing many perspectives from a younger generation. Skerdi personalized our trip back along the Riviera coast since he grew up there. A lover of Albanian polyphonic folk singing, we ended up driving back to Tirana singing along with a recording of his neighborhood choir. He was fun, genuine and gave us a feel for authentic Albania. Also, Skerdi was an excellent driver which we appreciated.”

“Trip cancelled without any communication. Waiated at the bus stop for pik up.. No bus turned up Then tried calling the cobtact number which is of Philadelphia. No one picked up. Then tried in whats app. No response. Then messaged in whatsapp. Responded after 30 minutes or so saying its cancelled. Extremely poor service.”

“The Person isl very very friendly and professional and very kind. Extraordinary flight.Auto-translated”

“It was good and a breathe of fresh air. The driver was very accommodating and helpful.”

“Great trip and tour guide. I enjoyed every moment by the beach. The stays were not bad, people were nice all the time, and prices were a bit pricey comparing to the capital.”

“Apollonia Park is a gem and not to be missed. Our guide, Gezim, was delightful and informative. The entire day was interesting, and we enjoyed a delicious lunch in the coastal city of Vlore.”

“The tour was fantastic. The guide, Besnik, took us everywhere we asked, even beyond what was in the description. I injured myself on the trip. Besnik took care of me when I needed medical help and he also managed the other tour group members at the same time. He was very kind to everyone! Gjirokaster and Blue Eye are beautiful, enchanting places to visit. 100% recommendation!”

“Disappointing Both the driver and guide were kind but completely unprofessional. It was as if I was on their tour. The driver was unreachable and we waited on the side of the road for 20 minutes in the heat. They spoke loudly the entire time. We stopped to say hello to a friend of the guide. The guide spent the whole time taking pictures and said we would stay at the beach because he wanted to swim. The driving was precarious. I was not told about the hike to the beach and it was dangerous to not have proper shoes. The guide really tried but just lacks the experience and…”