Albania Beaches & Mountains

• Tirana: Kicking off with a bang, tonight we'll savour a traditional Albanian dinner with warm stews, pies and breads

• Tirana: Take an orientation around the rainbow-coloured Albanian capital with your Contiki gang

• Familiarise yourself with the landmarks and best places to grab a coffee

• Tirana: Wanna dive into Albania’s past? Then you need visit Bunk’Art – a massive underground bunker turned museum

• It was once built to protect leaders from nuclear attacks

• And now it tells the story of Albania’s communist era with art, history (and even a few surprises!)

• Explore eerie tunnels, snap some pics, and experience a slice of Cold War history you won’t find anywhere else

• Himarë: It's a free beach day! Spend it away relaxing on the golden beaches

• Take a dip in the sparkling sea

• The local beach clubs here will defo pique your interest too

• Porto Palermo Bay: Castles by the sea are always gorgeous

• But Porto Palermo is a treasure box of natural beauty

• You've got some to explore the island & see the fortress of Ali Pash Tepelena AKA Lio of Yannina

• Himarë: Today’s your chance to witness a magical Iso-Polyphony performance - Albanian folk music that used to be sung in weddings, funerals & harvest festivals (and is included in UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage!)

• It’s a tradition that traces back to almost 2600 years, but is sadly disappearing with time

• Every penny we spend here will help preserve this beautiful piece of culture

• Fishtë: Welcome to Mrizi i Zanave

• Here, you'll have the chance to learn about sustainable farming

• Then, we'll top it off with a wholesome organic lunch where the waiters will tell you where each local ingredient comes from

• Seriously

• It's so good, even Dua Lipa has visited this place!

• Koman: You'll cruise over one of the most stunning lakes in Albania

• We won't spoil the view for you, but keep your cameras rolling!

• Valbonë: Lace up your boots! We've got 3 hours of hiking and endless breathtaking views in this national park

• Expect jaw-dropping natural beauty & plenty of spots for your photo ops

• Prizren: See this beautiful town, studded with Ottoman architecture, flowing rivers, and intriguing artefacts

• Cherry on top? The locals here are super hospitable too!