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Solo Traveler Tour in Albania  11 days

Albania Night show
WOOD WORK
STONE WORK
boat tour
Rooftop
Porto palermo castle
Poliforni
LLOGARA PASS
LEKURSI CASTLE
KROREZA BEACH
ALBANIAN RIVIERA
KAKOME BEACH
HORSE RIDING
DAJTI CABLE CAR
BUTRINT NATIONAL PARK
BLUE EYE
BERAT
BENJA THERMAL POOL
rooftop
145 (2) (1)
sea food cooking class
Berat
drinkrensposibly
Butrint
Porto Palermo
Coctail by the sea
stand up dhermi
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horseriding gjirokastra
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Designed for solo travelers 28–45, this trip blends Albania’s best culture, coast and cuisine with curated social moments every day.

  • 4.8 (320 reviews)
  • 11 days 10 night

Tour Highlights

Come Solo, Leave with a Crew: From rooftop raki to beach bonfires, this trip is packed with moments that turn strangers into travel friends for life.

Do, Don’t Just See: Cook seafood you caught, carve your own souvenir, paddle to hidden coves and dance to live music under the stars.

Epic Albania, Zero Hassle: Living castles, turquoise springs, mountain passes and secret beaches, all lined up with private transport, great stays and plenty of time to chill.

Itinerary

Day 1: Rooftop Welcome in Tirana

Activities

  • Private airport pickup & hotel check-in
  • Welcome rooftop dinner with city views
  • Ice-breaker mixer & first raki toast
    Description:
    Touch down in Tirana and roll straight into good vibes. After check-in, we meet on a rooftop as the capital lights up music low, views high, conversation easy. Your host sets the tone with simple ice-breakers and a first raki toast. By the end of dinner, names stick, shoulders drop and strangers start to feel like teammates for the adventures ahead.

Accommodation in Tirana Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • Tirana city highlights & New Bazaar tasting
  • Dajti Ekspres cable car & mountaintop BBQ
  • Interactive Albanian Night (music & dance)
    Description:
    Start with Tirana’s essentials, Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, the color-splashed boulevards, plus a taste stop at the New Bazaar. Then glide up Dajti Mountain by cable car for a laid-back BBQ with skyline views (you can even help grill). After sunset, we dive into an Albanian Night, live music, dancing and a playful crash course in local traditions that’s impossible not to smile through.

 

Accommodation in Tirana Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • Guided walk in Mangalem & Gorica quarters
  • Berat Castle & Onufri icons
  • Raki & sweets tasting with live music
    Description:
    Berat feels like a film set, white-windowed houses stacked over the river, stone lanes curling up to a living fortress. We explore both historic quarters, step inside the castle and admire Onufri’s gilded icons. As the sky turns pink, we gather for raki pairings and local desserts to the sound of live music, light, melodic and made for lingering conversation.

Accommodation in Berat Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • Artisan wood-carving workshop (make your own souvenir)
  • Scenic horse ride in the Drino Valley
  • Live UNESCO polyphonic singing show
    Description:
    Down in the “Stone City,” we meet a master carver and learn by doing, everyone makes a small keepsake to carry home. A gentle horse ride opens up the valley’s big views, with the castle watching from above. After dinner, the room hushes for polyphonic singing, layered voices that feel ancient and electric at once. Rooftop cocktails afterward, purely optional… but tempting.

Accommodation in Gjirokastra Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • Soak at Benja thermal pools & Katiu Bridge
  • Optional white-water rafting on the Vjosa
  • Gliko (fruit preserve) workshop with locals
    Description:
    It’s a wellness-meets-wow kind of day in Permet. Warm mineral pools steam beneath a stone bridge, and the wild Vjosa offers optional rafting for thrill-seekers. In town, local ladies welcome us into their kitchen for gliko, slow-simmered fruit “gems” and easy storytelling. Back in Gjirokastra, we keep it mellow with a casual dinner and a fun, low-stakes group game.

Accommodation in Gjirokastra Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • The Blue Eye spring (photo stop & short walk)
  • Guided tour of UNESCO Butrint
  • Dinner with live music at Lekursi Castle
    Description:
    We chase color today, from the Blue Eye’s surreal turquoise to Butrint’s green-ringed ruins where Greeks, Romans and Venetians left their marks. By evening, Saranda unfolds below as we dine at Lekursi Castle, live music in the air and Corfu twinkling across the water. It’s an easy, feel-good night, perfect for swapping stories across the table.

Accommodation in Saranda Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • Private boat to secluded beaches (Kroreza, Lukova)
  • Swim & chill session with music onboard
  • Hands-on seafood cooking class & dinner
    Description:
    Our private boat skims over glassy water to beaches you can only reach by sea. Swim, sun, float, repeat, music on, phones down. Back in Saranda, we team up in a kitchen for a cheerful cooking class, market-fresh seafood, bright salads, a sip of white wine. Dinner is the reward we share and it tastes even better because we made it together.

 

Accommodation in Saranda Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • Explore Porto Palermo Castle
  • Beach time in Himara
  • Sunset cocktails & chill DJ set
    Description:
    The coastal road north is pure postcard. We stop at Ali Pasha’s triangular fortress, then roll into Himara, a sandy bay with a relaxed, bohemian beat. Check in, hit the water, nap in the shade… your choice. As the day cools, we regroup for a beach-bar sunset session: great playlists, easy conversation and golden light that flatters every photo.

Accommodation in Himara Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • Dhermi beach time (optional SUP/kayak to Gjipe)
  • Cliff-path mini-walk & swim
  • Beach bonfire & stargazing social
    Description:
    We hop to Dhermi for a bright, blue-on-blue beach day. Feeling active? Paddle a SUP or kayak toward Gjipe Canyon’s wild cove, feeling lazy? Claim a lounger and let the Ionian do its work. A short cliff-path walk rewards with a hidden swim spot. After dark, we circle a small beach fire, music low, stars high and conversations that stretch in the best way.

Accommodation in Dhermi Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • Scenic drive over Llogara Pass (deer spotting)
  • Vlora Lungomare stroll & gelato stop
  • Tirana farewell party (rooftop or lounge)
    Description:
    Mountains drop to sea in a single sweeping view as we crest Llogara. Keep your eyes open for the park’s famously friendly deer. In Vlora we stretch our legs along the seaside promenade, grab a gelato and cruise north. Back in Tirana, it’s the finale: a relaxed farewell party with a DJ, clinking glasses and a last dance or two. Numbers exchanged. Plans made.

Accommodation in Tirana Option 1 (Can be change upon request)

Activities

  • Lazy late breakfast or café crawl
  • Airport transfer at your time
  • Post-trip group chat goes live
    Description:
    Sleep in or chase one last espresso at your favorite café, your call. Airport transfers run to your schedule and the trip group chat opens so the jokes, photos and plans keep flowing. You came solo, you leave with a crew and a country you’ll want to return to.

Map of Tour

What's Included

  • Accommodation in carefully selected hotels (3–4 stars or boutique)
  • Daily breakfast + selected special dinners/lunches

  • Comfortable eco-friendly, air-conditioned coach/minibus throughout the journey

  • All activities listed in the itinerary, entrance fees to castles, museums, archaeological sites and natural parks

  • Expert Tour Guide: English-speaking, present throughout the trip

  • Airport transfer

  • 24/7 in-country support

What's Excluded

  • International flights to/from Tirana

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks, tips)

  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

  • Meals not specified as included

  • Visa fees (if applicable)

Tour info

  • Tour Name: Solo Traveler Tour in Albania  11 days
  • Duration: 11 days / 10 nights

  • Start Location: Tirana, Albania

  • End Location: Tirana, Albania

  • Group Size: Small group (max 12–16 travelers)

  • Trip Style: Social, Cultural Discovery, Active, Small Group
    Age Range: Designed for solo travelers aged 28–45

  • Accommodation:

    • Boutique hotels in cities & coastal areas

  • Best Season: May– October

  • Transportation:

    • Private air-conditioned vehicles

    • Dajti Ekspres cable car
    • Private boat to secluded beaches (Krorez, Lukova)

  • Meals Included:

    • Daily breakfast

    • Selected lunches and dinners (see Inclusions)

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Why is this tour unique?

  • Built for Connection: Ice-breaker welcome, shared challenges, cooking classes and nightly socials that make bonding natural, not forced.
  • Hands-On Albania: Craftwork with artisans, gliko with grandmothers, raki tastings, market-to-table cooking authentic, not staged.
  • Adventure + Ease: Private transport, prime locations and light-to-moderate activities (with opt-ins) so you can say yes to fun, not logistics.

Who is this tour for?

Solo Travelers (28–45)

People traveling alone who want the freedom of solo travel. This trip creates a built-in community of like-minded adventurers who want to connect, share experiences and have fun together.

Socially Curious & Open-Minded People

Ideal for travelers who are open to meeting new people, engaging in group dinners, cooking classes, local traditions and who enjoy both culture and connection.

Cultural Explorers

Perfect for those interested in Albania’s rich history, food and traditions, from castle tours to artisan workshops to traditional music nights.

Active & Curious Adventurers

Designed for people who like to mix light activity (e.g. hiking, swimming, rafting) with cultural exploration and chill time.

Places You Will Visit

Tirana: Skanderbeg Square, New Bazaar, Dajti Mountain.

Berat: Mangalem & Gorica quarters, Berat Castle, Onufri Museum.

Gjirokastra: Castle, Bazaar, artisan workshops, UNESCO polyphonic singing.

Permet: Benja Thermal Pools, Katiu Bridge.

Butrint (UNESCO): Ancient Greek, Roman & Venetian ruins.

Saranda: Lekursi Castle & promenade.

Porto Palermo: Ali Pasha Castle.

Himara & Dhermi: Riviera beach towns.

Secure Payment Options

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour and where does it start/end?
The tour lasts 11 days / 10 nights. It starts and ends in Tirana, Albania.
You’ll stay in carefully selected boutique hotels and guesthouses. In group tours, solo travelers are matched with a roommate of the same gender. Private single rooms are available for an additional supplement.
This is an easy-to-moderate tour. It includes city walks, cultural visits, light hikes, swimming, kayaking/SUP and optional rafting. No advanced fitness is required, just a willingness to be active.
We use comfortable minivans for overland travel, plus cable cars, private boats and walking tours.
This is a fixed date group tour designed for solo travelers, with a maximum of 20 participants.
Yes! While this is a solo-friendly tour, friends and couples are also welcome to join and share the experience.
This is a group tour only (no private option). If you cancel up to 1 month before departure, a 30% cancellation fee applies.To avoid fees and receive a full refund, we recommend purchasing travel insurance.
For this group tour: €200 deposit (non-refundable, but name changes are possible). Balance due 30 days before departure.Payment can also be made in installments through Klarna (pay later or split payments).
Yes. This is a fixed-date group tour with departures starting May 2026, running through the summer season.
Yes. All cultural visits, museum entries, boat trips and included activities (like workshops, cooking class, Albanian Night, polyphonic singing) are covered in the price. Optional activities (like rafting) are extra.
It’s strongly recommended. Insurance covers cancellations, delays, baggage issues, medical support and adventure add-ons like rafting.
No, this itinerary is designed for adults (18+) who are traveling solo or in small groups of friends or couples.
You’ll be led by a professional English-speaking tour leader who specializes in group dynamics, social travel and smooth logistics. At each destination, you’ll also meet local guides and instructors.
Yes, this tour is built around local encounters, from cooking with village women to raki tastings, artisan workshops and nights of music and dance.
Yes. While cards are widely accepted, some small villages, markets and family-run places prefer cash.
This tour is designed for solo travelers, but friends and couples are also welcome to join.
Unlike standard tours, this is a social journey crafted for solo travelers, with rooftop mixers, beach bonfires, shared cooking classes and cultural nights. You’ll see Albania’s highlights while also forming friendships and memories with your group.
Yes. Daily breakfasts, plus farm-to-table lunches, raki tastings, seafood cooking classes and group dinners are included. Some nights are left open for you to explore restaurants with your new friends.
Not at all, you set your own pace. The tour is structured with ice-breakers, group meals and optional socials to help everyone feel included. Many travelers arrive shy and leave with lifelong friends.

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