
Tour · 7 nights
Hiking the Albanian Alps
Albania · Explore Worldwide
11 departures · Oct 2026 – Oct 2027
from£1,220per person

Tour · 7 nights · with Explore Worldwide
A small-group, family-friendly week with Explore Worldwide exploring Albania’s mountainous south, wild rivers and Adriatic coast from Tirana to Vlora and back.
Highlights
Wild swimming and rafting on the Vjosa River
Visit to the stone-built town of Gjirokaster and its castle
Ali Pasha fortress on Porto Palermo bay
Rib boat tour to Karaburun Peninsula and pirate’s cave
UNESCO archaeological site of Apollonia and cable car ride to Mt Dajti
This seven-night escorted tour from Explore Worldwide takes in Albania’s diverse landscapes, from the colourful capital Tirana to the stone houses of Gjirokaster. Along the way there’s time for a wild swim in the Vjosa river and a climb to Gjirokaster’s hilltop castle.

Tour · 7 nights
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11 departures · Oct 2026 – Oct 2027
from£1,220per person

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Tour · 7 nights
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Departs 10 Oct 2026
from£1,410per person
The adventure continues with rafting on the Vjosa’s rapids, a hike through the limestone canyon of Kelcyra and visits to the Adriatic coast, including the Ali Pasha fortress on a seaside island and a swim on the Albanian Riviera. Time is also set aside to explore Vlora, with a rib boat trip to a cave once used by a 17th-century pirate.
The final day includes a stop at the Greek-founded ruins of Apollonia, before a cable car ride above Tirana to take on obstacle courses in the nearby adventure park. The tour has an active pace but balances activities with afternoons and evenings for families to relax or make their own discoveries.
Itinerary
Tirana
Gjirokaster
Vlora
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
The operator
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.