Get ready for the ultimate girls' getaway in Albania!

This trip is packed with everything you need for the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and connection:

• Explore the vibrant streets of Tirana, Albania’s colorful and lively capital

• Wander the ancient ruins of Apollonia, rich in history and archeological beauty

• Relax on the stunning beaches of Ksamil, with crystal-clear waters and sunshine

• Take in breathtaking views from Gjirokaster Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Plus, enjoy:

• Charming old towns and local culture

• Pristine beaches perfect for sun and swims

• Laughter-filled moments and new memories

• Meaningful bonding time with your travel besties

Let’s uncover the beauty of Albania—together!

Girls Love Travel (GLT) is a global community of over 1.5 million women and non-binary travelers seeking:

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Traveling with GLT means:

• You're not just booking a trip—you're joining an adventure.

• Trips focus on meaningful connections, cultural immersion, and personal growth.

• GLT trips:

  • Support local businesses and promote positive impact in the places we visit.

  • Provide a safe, inclusive space for solo travelers and groups alike.

  • Are thoughtfully curated with all details taken care of from start to finish.

Once booked:

• You can relax and feel confident knowing you're in good hands.

• Your focus can stay on what matters most—making the most of your adventure.

Your spot on this trip will be secured when we receive a deposit of $500.  Upon receipt, the deposit paid is nonrefundable and non-transferable.

The remaining balance is due by 60 days before departure date.  We will set up a payment plan so that the cost is evenly divided into payments every month on the 15th leading up to 60 days before the departure when the entire balance is due. If you need to adjust this payment plan, please email us: gltTrips@gmail.com

Cancellation and Refunds

In the event that you need to cancel your trip, these fees will be applied:

• Between Now-61 days before your arrival date, GLT retains only nonrefundable deposit 

• Between 60 and 46 days before your arrival date, GLT retains 50% of the entire tour price  

• Between 45 and 31 days before your arrival date, GLT retains 75% of the entire tour price 

• Between 30 days and duration of trip, GLT retains 100% of the entire tour price 

Arrival:

There will be two pick up times for our shuttles at Tirana (TIA - Tirana International Airport) on the first day. You'll be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Berat to settle in. If you arrive early and want help with hotels or extra activities, let us know!

Departure: Depart from Tirana (TIA) after 12pm so you can have time to enjoy breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart. 

As of 11/27/25, this trip is a go! Feel free to book your flight!

This trip is subject to a minimum attendance requirement. Therefore we recommend you contact us before you book your flight.  

In the event that we do not reach the minimum number, the trip may be cancelled/rescheduled. If this occurs, you will be refunded your deposit. 

You've arrived in Albania!

Our local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Berat, where you'll have a quick orientation tour around the old district where your hotel is located. Settle in, do some light exploring and then we'll have our welcome dinner at Arti Zanav, a women owned and operated restraurant, to support victims of abuse.

Meals included: Dinner

Start the day with a delicious breakfast, then head out for a tour of Berat, beginning with a visit to Berat castle and the Onufri Museum. Known as the "City of a Thousand Windows," Berat is a museum city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Berat Castle is especially fascinating, as it’s still home to locals living in traditional houses, just as their ancestors did for centuries. Once home to over forty churches, only seven remain, one of which houses the Onufri Museum. Onufri, a 16th-century Albanian painter, was renowned for his sacred icons and painted many Orthodox churches across Albania and Greece. 

Next, we'll visit the Nurellari Winery, a famous wine producer just outside Berat, where we’ll enjoy a wine tasting along with some light bites. Then we'll return to Berat for a hand lace-making class, where you’ll create something special to take home. This class lasts about 3-4 hours. You'll have the rest of the evening free to explore Berat. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

We continue to the ancient city of Apollonia - located on the famous Via Egnatia - one of the most important cities of Ancient Rome. 

Due to its fame and importance, it was known as Apollonia Prima, the most important of the sixteen ancient cities built in honor of Apollo. It was here that Julius Caesar sent his nephew Augustus Octavian to study oratory, testimony to the importance of this city. 

After lunch we continue on to Saranda, with a visit to the excavations of the Onchesmus wall, the ancient name for Saranda. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast we depart for the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO heritage site and the most important archaeological discovery in Albania. 

Legend associates the foundation of this city with the Trojan colonists who fled from Troy under the leadership of Aeneas. In fact, the city was settled by Greek colonists and has been continuously inhabited for centuries, forming archaeological layers of civilisations from various eras. Besides the splendid ancient ruins, it has the added advantage of being located on a beautiful peninsula, rich in flora and fauna. 

After sightseeing, we continue to Ksamil, often called the Maldives of Albania for its white beaches and turquoise water. We stay a few hours to enjoy the beach of Ksamil before we return to Saranda, where you'll have a free evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, we'll drive to Gjirokastër a UNESCO town for its stone architecture. 

Its fortress is situated at a height of more than 300 meters and it offers fabulous views of the surrounding area. The castle has existed in different forms since the 12th century, culminating the complete fortification in XIX century by Ali Pashe Tepelena. It was converted into a prison in the 1930s and continued the same also during communist time. Today inside the fortress holds the clock tower and the stage for the National Festival of Song and dance. 

We descend the castle to visit Skenduli House around 300 years old a magnificent example of the architecture of Gjirokaster. After lunch at the bazaar, we'll depart for Tirana, known for its colorful architecture, with many buildings painted in bold, lively hues, reflecting the city's optimism and transformation. A mix of Ottoman, Italian, and Soviet-era buildings gives the city a unique charm.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, we'll take a walking tour visiting Skanderbeg Square and Bunk'Art 2, a museum built in a cold war shelter underneath the main Ministries Buildings. You'll continue to visit the Blloku area where the communists elite had their villas and the Pyramid dedicated to the ex-dictator now the centre of youth for technology. 

We stop for a raki drink at Komiteti Museum Bar. Afterwards continue to Kruja, a symbol of Albanian resistance against the Ottomans, headed by Scanderbeg, the Albanian national hero. We visit the castle and the Ottoman bazaar with wonderful traditional souvenirs. You will have the opportunity to grab lunch in the Castle district before we head back to Tirana for a free afternoon, followed by our farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

All good things must come to a close, and we say "see you later" for now! We look forward to welcoming you on another GLT trip in the near future! 

Enjoy a last breakfast in Albania before heading back home. Individual transfers arranged with pick up from hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast