Most Inspirational Moment
Not one moment but so much wonderful scenery, unspoilt and historic towns Berat, Gjirokaster, Permet, Butrint, Apollonia, Kruje, lake Ohrid….
Thoughts on Group Leader
Eri was a wonderful guide and excellent ambassador for Albania. He was extremely knowledgeable and taught us so much about Albanian culture and history, as well as taking us to the best restaurants and places to visit. Driver Goshi was excellent also.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go for a direct flight from Gatwick (BA) rather than the standard group flight which changed at Vienna and took much longer. You can arrive the night before and have the best part of a day longer in Tirana, and at the end you can have an extra half a day in delightful Kruje. Was cheaper overall too!
The trip is full on but no really long journeys on the bus, and well timed stops. Bottled water was provided on the bus and some of the hotels.
Kettles were provided in only one of the hotels, so take your own if you drink tea.
ATMs charge high fees so take cash (£250 will be plenty for everything) and change it as you go. Plenty of places to change sterling commission-free everywhere you go.
Food was good and fresh, and outside of Tirana and Sarande, beer, wine, coffee and ice creams were so cheap.