Albania

Cycling in Albania

Cycling in Albania

Penguins new Albanian cycling adventure takes you to one of Europe's secret treasures. As recently...
Albanian Alps Explorer 720 €, 8 Days

Albanian Alps Explorer

Surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Albanian Alps, the village of Theth is considered one of the...
Mountain Biking in the Albanian Hinterland

Mountain Biking in the Albanian Hinterland

A bike-tour through Albanian mountains is a journey back in time – and probably the last...
Active cycling through Albania and Kosovo 1290 €, 8 Days

Active cycling through Albania and Kosovo

This tour is for active bikers. For those bikers who are willing to explore something new and with...
Zagoria Valley Trek - Southern Albania 725 €, 8 Days

Zagoria Valley Trek - Southern Albania

Discover the beauty of the hidden Zagoria Valley. Hike between off the beaten path villages, swim...
Albania self-drive tour

Albania self-drive tour

Albania is still one of the least explored countries in Europe, though it has much to offer to the...
Along the Via Egnatia. From Durres to Istanbul 980 €, 10 Days

Along the Via Egnatia. From Durres to Istanbul

This tour is unique, due to the fact that it follows the real footsteps and trail of Alexander the...
Peaks of the Balkans - Hiking Beyond Borders 845 €, 8 Days

Peaks of the Balkans - Hiking Beyond Borders

Spreading over the borders of three countries, The Cursed Mountains is a place of enchanting beauty...
Little Known Balkans - Bulgaria, N. Macedonia, Albania, Greece

Little Known Balkans - Bulgaria, N. Macedonia, Albania, Greece

Explorer the historic heritage and cultural diversity of the lands, once ruled by the Macedonian...
Discover Macedonia & Albania

Discover Macedonia & Albania

The dramatic mountain scenery, untouched beaches and crystal clear lakes of Albania and...
Balkan Kaleidoscope - 8 Balkan Countries in 14 Days 1190 €, 14 Days

Balkan Kaleidoscope - 8 Balkan Countries in 14 Days

Once upon a time people said that the Balkans were the “powder-keg of Europe”. Indeed,...

Trips to Albania

Albania is a small Balkan country. It occupies part of the Adriatic coast along 472 km, behind the "toe" of the Italian "boot". The largest distance from the sea is up to 150 km. It borders with Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia and Greece.

The Otranto Strait, 75 km wide, separates it from Italy. On the seashore there are several comfortable bays - Vlorsky, Drinski and Durenski. The area occupied by Albania is more than 28 thousand square kilometers - one of the smaller Balkan countries but also larger than Slovenia, Macedonia and Montenegro.

The Albanians call their country ‘Skipperia’, which means the land of eagles.

Albania is a mountain country occupied mainly by the Dinar Mountains. One third of its territory is over 1000 meters above the sea. The North-Albanian and South Albanian Alps, Tomar and Ship cover a large part of the country's territory, making it one of the most inaccessible parts of the Balkan Peninsula. The highest peak is the Great Ship at the border with Macedonia and Kovalit - 2753 m.

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Gunnar Svensson

Tour: Caucasus Explorer
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Interesting trip in a different part of the world. with a possibility to learn a lot. Visit to spectacular churches and monastries, museums, wine producers, nature and beautiful cities. This tour is recommended.

Haley

Tour: Saudi Arabia
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Fantastic trip with Penguin Travel! Loved all the sights we got to see in Saudi Arabia. Abdulaziz and Lyuben were very helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend for solo and group travelers, especially those wanting an "off the beaten path" experience. Can't wait to travel with Penguin again!

Milosh Kitchovitch

Tour: Balkan Kaleidoscope
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Amazing tour! A great overview of eight Balkan countries with the perfect balance of organized activities and free time. Our guide Anton was the best - organized, calm and has great sense of humor. I highly recommend it. This was my first tour with Penguin and I will definitely be booking more tours with Penguin.

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