Tirana
Albania
A city with everything. Tirana has striking architecture, delicious cuisine, and gorgeous nature.
When you feel like you’ve seen everything in Europe, Tirana is the city to visit. This is one of our favorite places to travel in Albania for vacations. It’s unlike any other destination, and one of the continent’s hidden gems. Untouched by chains yet cosmopolitan, Tirana interweaves influences from around Albania, Europe and beyond. You’ll take in a mix of eye-catching building styles in Tirana. And you can taste a melange of fresh flavors in Albanian cuisine. The city is a little rough around the edges, but it's very safe. Above all Tirana is a colorful place with very welcoming locals. You’ll have a wonderful time watching Tirana's history come alive. If you’d like a change of pace, the surrounding countryside and mountains of Albania are exquisite.
There’s plenty to explore in Tirana, with ample daytime and nightlife options. We recommend a walking tour in Tirana to get the lay of the land. The Bllokku area has a vibrant dining and cafe scene. Restaurants there feature creative local dishes that make unique use of a spectrum of influences. There aren’t many cities like Tirana left in Europe. It's a reasonably priced and inviting destination with a real mix of cultures. Yet it remains virtually untouched by tourists. And it really is an exciting time to visit. Tirana and the surrounding countryside of Albania certainly have enough to keep you busy for a couple of days. It’s worth traveling to the nearby Dajti Mountain, with its stunning views of Tirana and beyond. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your visit. We can offer several modern hotel options according to your needs. Tirana is one of the highlights of travel in Albania. Your time there will be unforgettable.
What we love about Tirana
Charlie
Marketing Director
It's difficult not to come to Tirana with some preconceptions, possibly negative. They will be dispelled in minutes. Welcoming locals (particularly towards Americans), quirky architecture, and crazy cheap and fabulously tasty local food. That's the impression you'll leave with.
Antonija
Split/Trogir City Host & Adriatic Destination Expert
My favorite thing about Tirana is its vibes. Tirana is welcoming and authentic, a place that will charm you in a completely different way. Colorful facades, lively squares, numerous art and shopping streets that are a pleasure to wander. Amazing food, intriguing stories, and a dynamic nightlife make this city a perfect destination. If you'd like to experience it truly like a local, the time is now.
Josipa
Dubrovnik City Host & Adriatic Destination Expert
Tirana hosts most of Albania's universities, which makes for youthful culture, and the city offers more to see every year. Many young Albanians raised abroad have started returning lately, founding new restaurants, cafes, and cultural sites, out of a love for Albania's culture and traditions.
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Spend some time in Tirana on a tour that takes in other cities in Albania and neighboring countries. Our vacation packages including Tirana and other destinations make traveling in Central & Eastern Europe hassle-free. We take care of getting you from place to place, accommodation, excursions and activities.
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Based on 5 reviews
Sonia & Bryan
Alberta
Loved every part of our trip and each city or beach had highlights. Thanks JayWay for making my birthday a memorable occasion. JayWay Travel is the go to travel agency who pays close attention to details and creates a memorable holiday to suit your budget.
Loved every part of our trip and each city or beach had highlights. Thanks JayWay for making my birthday a memorable occasion. JayWay Travel is the go to travel agency who pays close attention to details and creates a memorable holiday to suit your budget.
Visited : Albania
Itinerary : Tirana, Ksamil, Qeparo, Dhermi, Vlore, Tirana
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Visited : Albania
Itinerary : Tirana, Ksamil, Qeparo, Dhermi, Vlore, Tirana
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Todd & Jennifer
Ontario
The JayWay Travel experience is customized and personalized. Each trip will be unique to you and it is a wonderful way to ensure you focus on what matters most while travelling (sights, activities, etc.) rather than booking hotels, transfers, etc. that take up so much of your time and energy.
The JayWay Travel experience is customized and personalized. Each trip will be unique to you and it is a wonderful way to ensure you focus on what matters most while travelling (sights, activities, etc.) rather than booking hotels, transfers, etc. that take up so much of your time and energy.
Visited : Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria
Itinerary : Bucharest, Sibiu, Belgrade, Kotor, Tirana, Ohrid, Skopje, Sofia, Burgas, Constanta
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Visited : Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria
Itinerary : Bucharest, Sibiu, Belgrade, Kotor, Tirana, Ohrid, Skopje, Sofia, Burgas, Constanta
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Russell MacLeod Stormont
Virginia
Albania and Macedonia were exotic and fascinating and the people were very welcoming to me. Without the localized staff to assist me I do not think this trip would have been so satisfying. I highly endorse all services.
Albania and Macedonia were exotic and fascinating and the people were very welcoming to me. Without the localized staff to assist me I do not think this trip would have been so satisfying. I highly endorse all services.
Visited : Albania, Macedonia
Itinerary : Tirana, Gjirokastra, Ohrid, Skopje
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Visited : Albania, Macedonia
Itinerary : Tirana, Gjirokastra, Ohrid, Skopje
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