We had an incredible day with Elton our guide. Elton was both amiable and very informative as we spent the whole day touring Tirana, a fascinating city. There were many highlights including opportunities to meet and engage local people and hear their stories. A visit to the Albanian studios movie archive was a real privilege and it included a private viewing of a once banned film. By the end of the day we really felt that we had got to know Tirana and it's people really well. We did a socialist-realism art tour, we are very keen to return and do other tours that this company offer. Thankyou for a wonderful experience!

We set up a custom 9-night tour for 4 with Albanian Trip, combining some popular spots with a good number of off-the-beaten path areas. It was a great introduction to the country with a very knowledgeable and accommodating guide / driver. Albanian Trip knows the country from top to bottom, and we had excellent communication throughout the trip-planning process. For us, nature and "getting local" were priorities, and Albanian Trip delivered 100% with welcoming hosts in small villages and national parks. All this at a cost comparable with a boring bus tour, and less expensive than many other areas in Europe. Lake Prespa and the new'ish Prespa National Park was a sleeper hit with amazing scenery, almost no tourists, and incredible 13th century Byzantine frescoes in a island-cave chapel. Sleeping with shepherds in Tragjas was more upscale than we were expecting, but nonetheless very genuine with everything- from fire-roasted goat, to eggs, to garden vegetables from the farm. Troughout, the food and meals were amazing and very local. Staying in Zogaj on Shkroder Lake was beautiful, with incredibly tasty local-caught fish. Rather than just tramp around Kruje, we hiked up an ancient path to a Bektash teqe, learning about this fascinating religion. And rather than admire the Lake Koman's Shala River, the Haxhi Aliu cave on the Karburuni penninsula, and the Ionian Sea, we dove in! Granted, in mid-October the water was a bit cool, but the weather was great and water clean and refreshing. Berat, Shkroder, and a peek of Tirana were interesting as well. All the places to stay were great -- all helping the local economy, with many only having a couple of rooms. Impressive to see Albanian Trip helping Albanian families thrive with responsible tourism that respects local trades and features tasty homegrown food. Gazur! -Andy with L, T & J

Our group of 4, two couples, had an amazing 8 day exploration of Albania with our super-knowledgeable and first-rate guide and driver, Toni. Our experience with Albanian Trip, from initial inquiry and back-and-forth developing an itinerary with Vilma, to our goodbye at the Tirane airport was all very positive. Highly recommend Albanian Trip if you are interested in a custom trip that highlights special places off the beaten path as well as small locally-owned hotels in some of the bigger cities. Hard to list highlights because there were so many. Here are just a few: sunset and sunrise while drinking homemade pomegranate juice from the balcony over Lake Shkodres, watching the local fishermen in Zogaj, eating fresh catches of the day, exploring ancient castles and historic sites like Apollonia, delicious multi-course gourmet farm to table meal at Mrizi i Zanave along with a tour of their wine and cheese operations, swimming in the River Shala and the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, seeing Dalmation pelicans and a recently restored monastery tucked in a limestone island in Lake Prespa, local fruit, olives and homemade raki virtually everywhere we went, learning the process of traditional qilims artistry, watching herders care for their flocks in rugged terrain, drinking my 2 favorite beverages -- mountain tea (made from the herb sideritis raeseri) and dhalle (refreshing unsweetened yogurt drink). Our experience was always enhanced by Toni's knowledge, his ability to translate during conversations with locals, his passion for the history, culture, and traditions of Albania, and connections with many friendly interesting people in Albania.

My husband and I with our two friends had a very positive experience with Albanian Trip during a customized, private tour of Albania with an excellent guide/driver. Vilma was incredibly helpful and responsive as we developed our customized our itinerary that focused on authentic experiences in less frequently visited areas. Our guide/driver is extremely knowledgeable about all things Albania. He gave us the opportunity to experience Albania and the very welcoming Albanian locals at villages and farms off the beaten track. Highlights included the excellent tour of the cheese caves and wine cellar at Mrizi Zanave followed by an amazing dinner made from their local products, and meeting the weaver Nebije Qotaj in the tiny fishing village of Zogaj. I definitely recommend Albanian Trip to anyone interested in exploring Albania but unsure where to start.

Nice to walk through Tirana and look. We went up the Cable Car to look over Tirana and went into the bunkers. The guide was very passionate about talking about Albania, which was great!

I had a fantastic day yesterday with one of your excellent guides. Very knowledgeable guy who was able to teach me a lot about the history of Albania and show me some amazing sites. I cannot recommend this tour enough and thank you again!

These guys are simply the best! They will tailor the tour perfectly to your brief. Plus, their deep knowledge, historical insights and personal experiences take things to a different level. I'd recommend Albania Trips for journalists, researchers, travellers and tourists alike. A big thank you to Elton and Vilma for a most memorable trip.

Elton was amazing and gave us a fantastic tour of the best of Albania. I can’t wait to come back and wish we had stayed longer!

In the last two weeks we traveld throug Albania . We visited Shkodra, lake Komani, Tirana, Kruja, Vlora, Berat and Duerres. It was a great experience. We got to know an impressive nature and culture and amazing food. We met great and very hospitable people. Unfortunately there was not enough time to follow all your recommandations but we would like to say Thank you Elton ( Albanien trip Sh.P.K) ...and we will come back.

Amazing tailor-made tour of all of Albania’s most beautiful spots. Elton is so knowledgable and we came away with a new love of Albania. I would definitely recommend Albanian Trip to anyone else who is looking to discover Albania but unsure where to start!

Elton was the best tour guide I've ever had. He helped us with anything we needed before the trip and listened to what we wanted and needed to make sure the tour was exactly what we wanted. I've done hundreds of tours with different guides, and Elton from Albanian Trip is the best! I highly recommend this company for your trip, we had the best time.

Elton is seriously one of the best guides I have had anywhere in the world. You will learn so much about Albania from someone who truly lives for showing you his culture and country. Very happy to recommend Albanian Trip as someone who has been all over the world - he is up there with the best, don't hesitate to go with Albanian Trip!

I took this private tour, making it clear that I will be filming documentary about the topic. Vilma is the first one who reply but she didn't have any idea of the trip and took a while to pass me on to her college, Elton Elton seems to understood what I wanted and said ' we've worked with journalist, youtuber and influencer before, we knows how it's done and will provide you with the proper guide for the job' The priced changed 3 times more and more, 5 mins said including lunch, 5 minutes later not. I didn't mind and agree to pay as Im running out of option. The next morning of the pick-up, Vilma got the name wrong as there were 2 similar hotels which wouldn't be a big deal if she, instead of fixing and be a bit apologetic, but she chose to blame me for her mistake and kept texting me nonstop like I owned this trip to her as she did me a favor and so on and so I blocked her and unlocked again cuz I need the invoice lol. My guide was always in a bad mood, he crashed the car into the fence and cursed multiple times and kept cursing. He told me in a very rude way to not put his face in the video which I respected and didn't do it. Although I assumed otherwise as I was very transparent about this trip since the beginning and informed people who needed ti be informed. His Word choices could be improve as he was very very rude. But lucky him, I did tip or not I don't know hahaha cuz he sent me a thank you message for the tips. Maybe I accidentally did as I've been traveling for few weeks and got tired 😀 Elton later told me that u should have told him...well with the hot hated guide who had to drive you to remote places and you a solo female... I wouldn't lol Overall experience is -100 however I got what I need only in a very rough manner possible. It's hard to talk to guide as well although very knowledgeable but very rough and rude. His attitude of know it all and he's better than anyone else is very suffocating. Well this is my personal experience.

WOW! That’s the only word to describe our experience with Toni, Vilma, and their amazing team at Albanian Trip. This was, hands down, the best family vacation we’ve ever had – and trust me, this wasn’t the kind of trip you can plan on your own! From day one, it was clear that we were in for something truly special. We stayed in a perfect mix of charming guest houses and some truly amazing hotels, offering the best of both worlds – from the simplicity of local life to the fancy comfort of top-tier accommodations. It was a seamless blend of authenticity and luxury. The adventure didn’t stop there! We explored hidden canyons, chased waterfalls, and cruised through secret water caves by boat. Every twist and turn revealed a new jaw-dropping landscape, whether it was the majestic mountains, serene lakes, or the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea. It was like stepping into a new dream every day. And let me rave about the food for a second – every meal was an adventure of its own! Whether in the cozy guest houses or at a fine hotel restaurant, Toni and Vilma made sure we experienced the rich, flavorful heart of Albanian cuisine. The coastal cities we visited had such a lively, energetic vibe – the perfect blend of beach relaxation and cultural immersion. Our kids loved every second of the trip, and my wife and I were just as enchanted. This was more than just a vacation – it was a thrill-packed adventure that exceeded all our expectations. If you’re even thinking about visiting Albania, stop thinking and book with Albanian Trip now! Toni and Vilma will give you an adventure that will blow your mind – you’ll be talking about it for years. Five stars aren’t enough for this epic experience!

My fiancée and I had an incredible experience with Albanian Trip during a private tour of Tirana with the excellent guide Elton, who is an extremely polite person, fluent in English, and possesses vast knowledge about everything related to Albania. Thanks to him, we experienced a true cultural immersion, tasting authentic flavors in places only locals know. We visited hidden markets, local restaurants, places off the tourist route, and even the home of an Albanian family who welcomed us as if we were part of their family. There, we had the opportunity to learn more about the daily lives of the locals. We did extensive research before choosing Albanian Trip, and we firmly believe that our decision couldn’t have been more right, so much so that we plan to do more tours with them across the country. Therefore, if you’re looking for a true and authentic experience, Albanian Trip is undoubtedly the best choice.