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Coastal Experience: Sun, Sea, and Culture
4.9
111 Ratings
Durrës
Enjoy the warmth of the sun, admire the breathtaking ocean vistas, and soak up the lively coastal ambiance. Whether seeking adventure, relaxation, historical insights, or a sampling of genuine local cuisine, this experience offers everything.
Enjoy the warmth of the sun, admire the breathtaking ocean vistas, and soak up the lively coastal ambiance. Whether seeking adventure, relaxation, historical insights, or a sampling of genuine local cuisine, this experience offers everything.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vila e Zogut - The journey begins in Tirana, heading towards Durrës, a stunning coastal city in Albania known for its rich history and lively atmosphere. After approximately an hour’s drive, the exploration starts with a visit to the Royal Villa of King Zog. Situated on a hill with a breathtaking view of the Adriatic Sea, this royal residence…
- Vila e Zogut - The journey begins in Tirana, heading towards Durrës, a stunning coastal city in Albania known for its rich history and lively atmosphere. After approximately an hour’s drive, the exploration starts with a visit to the Royal Villa of King Zog. Situated on a hill with a breathtaking view of the Adriatic Sea, this royal residence provides insight into King Zog’s reign and the villa’s history. Although abandoned after the events of 1997, it remains a symbol of Albania’s regal heritage.
- Venetian Tower of Durrës - Walking down, visitors can explore one of the city’s ancient towers, a restored structure that acts as a panoramic balcony offering a spectacular 360° view of Durrës and the sea. This visit is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the fortifications that once safeguarded this strategic port city.
- Durres Amphitheatre - The next stop is the Durrës Amphitheater, a significant ancient monument in Albania. It ranks as the third-largest amphitheater after those in Rome and Capua, showcasing the Roman era’s influence in this city. Although only a portion has been excavated, visitors can explore the accessible section and envision the grand spectacles that once occurred here.
- Durres - *SUMMER OPTION: From JUNE to SEPTEMBER* Following the historical highlights of Durrës, the tour returns to the bus for a 30-minute drive to enjoy the rest of the day at Durrës beach. During this period, the beach is fully open with bars, restaurants, and ample swimming spots. FREE TIME/LUNCH/SWIM: Guests have 3 hours of free time to enjoy the sun, sea view, and fresh seafood. The beach offers a refreshing swimming opportunity during the summer months. *OFF SEASON OPTION: OCTOBER to MAY * The tour continues with a walk along the Vollga Promenade, a vibrant area lined with bars and restaurants serving delicious seafood dishes. At the boulevard’s end, Viewpoint Fenix offers a perfect spot to relax and admire the stunning Adriatic scenery. FREE TIME/LUNCH: Guests have 2 hours of free time to enjoy the sun, sea view, and fresh seafood. After a day filled with history, culture, and seaside relaxation, the tour returns to Tirana.
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Tirana - KNOW BEFORE YOU RESERVE:
PICK UP: If the hotel pick-up option is selected, please be aware that in some cases, guests may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–5 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually because some hotels are located on narrow streets where buses cannot easily access.
IMPORTANT: Final tour details will be sent via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 22:30 and midnight. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s crucial to check the message. If guests are asleep when the information is sent, they should check it in the morning to confirm their pick-up time.
MOBILE DATA ROAMING: On the tour day, all communication will be via WhatsApp, so please ensure the phone number is linked to WhatsApp and mobile data/roaming is enabled.
FITNESS LEVEL: Participants should have a basic level of fitness to comfortably complete the tour.

What's Included
- English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
- Royal villa entrance fee
- Pick up and drop-off from your accommodation in Tirana city
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
- Royal villa entrance fee
- Pick up and drop-off from your accommodation in Tirana city
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Food and snacks
- Food and snacks
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with knees problems
- Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old
- Not recommended for travelers with knees problems
- Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old
Location
Vila e Zogut
Rruga Kont Urani
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(111 Ratings)
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N4049kzrahuls
Nov 6, 2025
Wonderful family day trip with sun and beach - Nice day trip from Tirana. Bailey was a wonderful guide, great organisation and interesting niblets of information about Albania throughout the trip.
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Ftl-10
Nov 2, 2025
Lovely day trip to Durres and excellent guide Bailey - I had a great experience today with our guide Bailey. She went out of her way to explain as much about the country as was possible in the time. She was also always ready to answer any question and generally spread a good mood. I think everybody in our tour group was happy with her. The tour itself was very much worth doing. There was plenty to see in Durres, and the 45-minute stop at a lovely beach a little further south on the way back was very nice, too. I even walked along the beach with my feet in the water! To sum it up: Highy recommended destination, highly recommended guide!
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Q1908qopetrat
Nov 2, 2025
Nice trip, super cool guide - Bailey is a super good guide. Tells a lot about the history and customs in Albania. The driver brought us safely back and forth. Super nice trip.
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Fearless26281589482
Nov 1, 2025
Great day with Bailey in Durres and Golem - A perfect daytrip from Tirana to Durres and Golem with our tour guide Bailey and her local driver. As a former history teacher she did a great job introducing us to Albanian history and culture. It was also very easy to book and get information about the tour details. Excellent that Bailey kept us informed via WhatsApp. (A personal tip is to buy a e-sim card before coming to Albania).
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Cmqbh
Oct 29, 2025
It exceeded expectations! - We had a very nice day with the guide Ervin. He was very kind and gave us an excellent lesson about the region. The driver besides very polite, a magnificent professional in the crazy traffic of Albania. 😂
The places are beautiful and the promenade was my favorite part.
I highly recommend the tour and the operator!
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Hensillai
Oct 29, 2025
Very interesting and learned a lot of the history of Durres. - The tour guide (Ervin)was very friendly and kind answering all of your questions I give Ervin a 10 out of 10. Thedriver was also good and friendly.And Ervin knows all about the history of Durres and I think of Albania.
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Romalupa
Oct 29, 2025
Awesome visit of Durres - Awesome visit of Durres villa and city. Our guide Ervin was very friendly and gave us very useful and interesting explanations. explanations . We definitely recommand this tour
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N1104ztmayaa
Oct 28, 2025
Awesome - We had a great day out at Durres. The tour was very well organised and the beach was lovely. We went on 3 different tours with Ervin as our guide in each one and he has been fantastic and so helpful. We really recommend him as a tour guide, he is very knowledgeable, attentive and made our days out enjoyable. Thank you for your hospitality, we recommend booking with this company as it is always a well organised trip.
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Matt
Oct 28, 2025
Day trop to Durres. - Ervin was an exceptional tour guide, outstanding knowledge regarding all aspects of the tour.
It was a really enjoyable day and I highly recommend it. 👌
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Nanny
Oct 27, 2025
Visit to do without hesitation - Pleasant and interesting tour with our Bailey guide in small group. To do without hesitation if you are on Tirana.
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