The 14 Best Albanian Riviera Tours

1.Albanian Riviera Boat Tour with Swimming stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 465 reviews · 3 hours · from $42Our pick

Review of Himara’s 3-hour Riviera boat tour, with cave swims, beaches, snorkeling, local stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“It was the best experience ever. We saw some of the most beautiful places in Albania. Ari the guider was awesome, He was telling stories about which place we visited and he let us a lot of time swimming and having fun. Ps: his playlist of music was amazing. I recommend to all of you this Albanian Riviera Tour with Himara Sea Escapes. See you again very soon 👋🏾”

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2.Riviera Secrets, Cruise to Krorez and Turquoise Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Cruise from Saranda to Krorez, turquoise bays, a WWII shipwreck, rock arches, and quiet beaches on a small-group boat tour.

“To be clear - I enjoyed this so much, so still giving 5 stars. BUT - It's not snorkeling. They provided masks that had seen better days, no snorkels or fins. It was advertised as a snorkeling trip so that's what I expected. I'm really NOT a strong swimmer but with fins and a snorkel I can usually float for days... I would have purchased or brought my own fins and snorkel had I known so that's my advice to you. Do the trip, it was beautiful and you can't beat the views. But bring your own stuff. I used the mask and at a couple of the stops used…”

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3.Riviera, Ksamil, Saranda & Blue Eye Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 13 hours · from $194

Explore Albania’s Riviera, Blue Eye, Saranda, and Ksamil on a 13-hour private tour from Tirana or Durrës, with coastal views and history.

“By coincidence we had a fully private tour and it was a great one. The south is definitely worth visiting for amazing views, sea and mountains. Our guide, Erjon, was a pleasant, forthcoming and knowledgeable guide.”

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4.Albanian Riviera in 3 Days;Semi–Private Tour with Tour Leader&Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,213

Review of a 3-day Albanian Riviera tour from Tirana, with Saranda, Ksamil, Himara, Dhermi, Vlora, hotels, and private transport.

“We expected a group trip, but instead of a group trip my friend and i had a private tour! The tourguide Gireon was super nice and could tell us everything about albania en the history. We beaches were absolutely gorgeous and the hotel stays were good aswell! We had alot of freetime and alot of time to explore the cities we visited. The tour trough albania was stunning! I would definetly recommend this tour if you love nature and the beaches. Because of this tour i fell in love with the country and i would definitely do it again!”

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5.4-Days UNESCO Towns and Albanian Riviera Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $806

Explore Tirana, Berat, Gjirokaster, Butrint, Saranda, and the Albanian Riviera on a four-day small-group tour.

“We did the tour in October 2023. It was a pleasure. The tour loops through SW Albania, inland and coastal. We particularly enjoyed the town of Gyrokaster (inland) as well as the Albanian Rivera. Our guide, Genci, was knowledgeable, professional, and relaxed. It made for a very informative, low key 4 days.”

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6.Private Tour from Tirana, Gjirokastër , Saranda and South Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Review of a private Albania tour from Tirana to Gjirokastër, Blue Eye, Saranda, Lukovë, and Porto Palermo, with practical tips and value advice.

“Kevin went above and beyond, he was very accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. The tour was great, we managed to cover a 12 hour tour of southern Albania. I would definitely recommend to get in touch with Kevin if you ever visit Albania!”

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7.Vlora, Llogara & Dhërmi: Albanian Riviera from Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 12h 30m · from $74

Explore Vlora, Llogara Pass, Dhërmi, and Himara on a scenic Albanian Riviera day trip from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem.

“The transport was comfortable and the guide was really insightful and polite. Definitely the best experience for newcomers. Dhermi was a sight to behold and will surely visit again in the future.”

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8.From Tirana/Durresi:Vlora & Riviera ( Day /Twilight) Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $135

Explore Vlora, Narta Lagoon, Llogara, Palasë, and Dhërmi on a small-group Albania Riviera tour from Tirana or Durrës.

“A great trip with a native Albanian who showed us places through his own eyes. He took us to a quiet, less crowded beach where you can relax and swim. He told us interesting stories about the history of his country. On top of that, he drove the car really well, so the journey was very comfortable. I definitely recommend it! Thx for the coffee :)”

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9.Albanian Riviera, Blue Eye & Gjirokaster Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore Tepelene’s cold spring, UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster, and Albania’s Blue Eye on an 11-hour small-group trip from Vlora.

“Despite everything our guide showed us some very nice spots for beautiful pictures.. Excursion taken for the blue eyes lagoon that we have not seen...Auto-translated”

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10.Riviera Tour Borsh-Qeparo-Himare-Porto Palermo-Vuno-Dhermi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $145

Explore Albania’s Riviera from Borsh to Dhërmi, with Porto Palermo Castle, local stories, beach time, and private hotel transport.

“Nos gustó mucho el tour por la Riviera albanesa con Kladji. El guía nos enseñó muchos sitios maravillosos en el tour, nos explicó muchas cosas de los sitios que veíamos y de la historia de Albania y nos llevó a Gjirokaster también que no estaba en el tour y teníamos muchas ganas de ver. Kladji fue muy amable con nosotros, nos compró fresas frescas en el tour y nos hizo pasar un día muy interesante viendo sitios preciosos. Muy recomendable. Se adapta a lo que necesites.”

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11.Full Day Tour from Albanian Riviera/Borsh to Dhermi and Llogara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $225

Review of the private Albanian Riviera tour from Saranda to Dhermi and Llogara, with beaches, castles, villages, mountain views, and practical tips.

“Exceptional services! Good prices and quality. As many times as I would be given the opportunity, I would choose Aris tours &Car Rental again!”

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12.Albania Private Tour: From Northern Alps to Riviera (5 Days)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $927

Review of Albania’s 5-day private tour from the Alps to the Riviera, with hikes, castles, wine, beaches, UNESCO sites, and practical value advice.

“Our stay in Albania was absolutely amazing! The location of the selected hotels is unbeatable, right in the heart of the city, just steps away from the best restaurants, shops and attractions. Kevin was extremely friendly and accommodating, Read more”

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13.South of Albania:A 3-Day Tour Through Albania’s Riviera Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days · from $824

Explore Albania’s Riviera, Porto Palermo, the Blue Eye, and Gjirokaster on a flexible 3-day small-group tour from Tirana.

“Our guide Orlanda was excellent. Full of enthusiasm and knowledge. Nothing was too much trouble. And what a great driver! The hotels and restaurants chosen were very good. The transport very comfortable and spacious. A fascinating view of the south of Albania and its history. We preferred the quieter aspects of the country. I’m sure the Blue Eye was a wonder some time ago but was far too touristy for us but on the whole a great itinerary.”

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14.South of Albania A 3 Day Tour Through Albania’s Riviera Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $948

Explore Albania’s Riviera in three days, from Durres and Porto Palermo to the Blue Eye and Gjirokaster, with a small group and guide.

“This was honestly one of the best trips I’ve had! The south of Albania is absolutely stunning—those beaches and the coastline are beyond gorgeous. It made me want to stay longer and explore even more of the area.”

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