Travel to Albania

WHY ALBANIA?

Albania is currently the most underrated country in European continent. It has some criminal and brutal reputation from the past, which has nothing to do with the current reality. It’s beautiful, quickly developing and welcoming country, offering diverse landscapes and experiences, that you could easily fall in love with. I did, so I offer my help into developing itineraries for you to discover hidden gems and have exceptional dining opportunities. The information you can find in Google is not 100% accurate, and sometimes outdated when it comes to roads and restaurants. 

IS IT SAFE?

The short answer is yes. The long is - 100% safe. 

WHAT’S THE BUDGET?

It’s one of the most affordable countries in the area. The average budget is €60 – 150 per person per day, all included (food, accommodation, transportation, activities). However, if you wish to have more luxurious experience, the sky is the limit, although I am not sure how the prices of extremely expensive hotels correspond to the quality. 

DO YOU NEED CASH?

Yes, always. The country is not really card friendly, 70% of places and hotels do not accept cards. Euros are widely accepted as well. The official currency is LEK. 

WHAT ABOUT KIDS?

Albania is very kids friendly, and even if it’s not directly mentioned at the hotel, they will make an effort to find a baby cot and accommodate the kids need. Hiking activities usually would imply no kids, but most of other activities are open to kids of all ages. There are few non challenging hikes in Theth that could be done for 4+ years old, and also by parents with carrier. If you are travelling with kids I strongly recommend to hire a car, as public transport is not suitable for strollers for European standards. In my itinerary, I mention different activities suitability for kids. 

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GO?

May-June and September-October. It’s enormously hot in July and August, and prices are higher than usual. However, if that’s your only option due to school vacations, I would not reject it. 

WHAT ABOUT VEGETERIAN OPTIONS?

Albanian menus are not designed for vegetarians, but you can find some ways around it. If you eat seafood, most of restaurants along the coast offer seafood pastas and risottos. However, in the farms and guest houses in the mountains would be challenging (but not impossible) to find mains that do not include meat. Anyways, potatoes, spinach cheese pies and salads are always an option.

LOOKING FOR ITINERARIES?

I developed an itinerariy for Albania, which you can purchase using links below, and I can also create a customized suggestions for you based on your budget, preferences and dates.

• 2 weeks by car, mid-range, suitable for families, couples and group of friends

Julia K

2 weeks in Albania by car

A detailed itinerary for Albania with recommendations on the hotels, places to eat and to see. It suits families, couples and groups of friends. This is a mid-range budget itinerary, with an average spend of €90-130 per person per day, including accommodation, transportation, food and activities. The itinerary assumes travelling by car. The final cost depends on the number of people who share the gasoline and car rental costs. There are tips throughout itinerary what is suitable for kids depending on the age. The itinerary covers north and south Albania, UNESCO objects and diverse landscapes, including beaches, mountains and key cities.

$29.00

Itinerary

• Fully customised itienarary, adjusted to your taste, budget and prefernces, if you have dates of your travel, the hotel avaialability will be checked

Julia K

Customized Itinerary

Looking for a customized itinerary for your upcoming trip, but you don’t want to research yourself? I can create an itinerary for you that would include recommendations on: - Where to stay and eat - What to see - Transportation tips It will be based on your preferences and budget. Check out example of a weekend in Vienna. After you pay a deposit of €10, I will send you a form and questionnaire to fill. The itinerary will be published in a week on Thatch and available for your purchase. The cost of itinerary = €25 per day * number of days requested + deposit of €10. I’ve been to more than 80 countries as a solo traveler and as a parent, I travel constantly for more than 15 years, exploring new places. I am specializing in the following areas and can create cross country itineraries: - Europe, including islands (UK, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Albania, Malta, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Switzerland, Turkey) - Middle East (Jordan, Israel, Lebanon) - Central Asia (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan) - Africa (Morocco, South Africa, Seychelles) - Asia (Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore) - South America (Chili, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico) - Central America (trip through multiple countries)

$10.00

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