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Vlore Riviera: Engaging Tour Along Vlore & Himare Beaches with Lunch Included
4.5
13 Ratings
Tirana
Embark on an engaging tour along the stunning Vlore Riviera, exploring the beautiful beaches of Vlore and Himare. Enjoy a delicious lunch and a hike to the hidden gem of Gjipe bay. Book now!
Embark on an engaging tour along the stunning Vlore Riviera, exploring the beautiful beaches of Vlore and Himare. Enjoy a delicious lunch and a hike to the hidden gem of Gjipe bay. Book now!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Vlore - No trip to Albania is complete without a refreshing dip in the Adriatic Sea’s crystal-clear waters. Join us for an escape from the city as we journey south to the northern beaches of Vlore County.
Itinerary:
We begin our day early to make the most of it, with hotel pick-up starting at 8 am. Relax in our air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the…
- Vlore - No trip to Albania is complete without a refreshing dip in the Adriatic Sea’s crystal-clear waters. Join us for an escape from the city as we journey south to the northern beaches of Vlore County.
Itinerary:
We begin our day early to make the most of it, with hotel pick-up starting at 8 am. Relax in our air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the scenic drive through the historic Albanian countryside, passing through tranquil villages and observing local life. We arrive mid-morning, and it’s time to unwind. You can order a cold bottle of water, juice, or coffee. Enjoy a swim, take a walk, or simply read a book.
- Himare - After exploring Vlore, we head to various beach locations where you can pause to admire the view or take photos. We then arrive at a restaurant where you can savor traditional Albanian cuisine with a beverage of your choice.
- Llogara Pass - Post-lunch, we drive along Albania’s most picturesque road, stopping at the Llogara Pass, renowned as one of Europe’s best views. Here, we will spend about 20 minutes enjoying the scenery and taking photos. (Paragliding is available at your own expense.)
- Gjipe Beach - Our final destination is Gjipe Beach, one of Albania’s finest beaches. A short hike is required, so we recommend wearing walking shoes. Here, we will rent a sunbed lounge for you to relax and enjoy your time, along with some snacks and a beverage of your choice. If you’re eager to explore further, we can walk to the canyons for about 20 minutes. This marks the end of the tour, and we will safely transport you back to the hotel.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Beach lounger
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Beach lounger
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
The journey begins with a hotel pick-up, whisking guests away from the city to explore the stunning Vlore Riviera. Travelers are taken to cherished spots perfect for capturing photos, swimming, and unwinding at their own pace. A delightful lunch is enjoyed before heading to Dhermi, where a moderate 20-minute hike each way leads to Gjipe Bay, a location…
The journey begins with a hotel pick-up, whisking guests away from the city to explore the stunning Vlore Riviera. Travelers are taken to cherished spots perfect for capturing photos, swimming, and unwinding at their own pace. A delightful lunch is enjoyed before heading to Dhermi, where a moderate 20-minute hike each way leads to Gjipe Bay, a location inaccessible by car, taking just 15-20 minutes. This walk provides breathtaking views of the Adriatic. Inspire Me World Travel showcases the most captivating destinations on the map. Remember to bring a beach towel and camera! The day concludes with a hotel drop-off at your convenience.
Location
Tirana
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(13 Ratings)
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Barry_s
Oct 6, 2025
Great tour, beautiful scenery, great guides - The scenery on the way to the beaches at Vlore and Himare is absolutely stunning. It was a gorgeous, sunny day but a bit too cool for swimming. We really didn't miss it because of our guides, Erdi and Hertel. We have been on many tours in many countries and this one was the most enjoyable of all. In addition to being very knowledgeable of Albanian history, they were a lot of fun to be with. I highly recommend this tour with or without these guides, but if you get them, it will be your lucky day.
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Bassam_a
Sep 23, 2025
Highlight of Our Albania Tour Don’t Miss Himarë - We visited Vlorë and Himarë on a day trip, and it was truly the highlight of our Albania tour. The journey was quite long, so I would recommend making it a two-day trip if possible—or spending less time in Vlorë, as Himarë is definitely worth dedicating more time to. Our driver was excellent, very kind and attentive, always checking if we needed anything. He also shared interesting details about the local history, attractions, and monuments in Vlorë. Himare itself is absolutely stunning, with crystal-clear turquoise water at the perfect temperature for swimming and sandy clean beach. Be sure to come prepared! We were offered beach loungers, as well as access to showers and changing rooms, which made the experience even more comfortable.
Lunch was delicious—fresh wild seabass served with a crisp salad. The whole trip was amazing and memorable, though the long road made it a bit tiring.
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44renalds
Jun 30, 2025
“Perfect Family Escape on the Water” - Bayamar Adventures gave our family the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. We opted for a private morning tour and visited stunning, secluded bays around Himara. Our guide made sure the kids felt safe and included, even letting them take the wheel briefly (with supervision!). The snacks and drinks were a nice touch, and the scenery was just breathtaking. It felt like our own little world out on the Ionian Sea. Worth every penny—don’t miss it if you’re traveling with kids!
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825lutfid
Jun 6, 2024
Fantastic🤩 - I recently went on a beach tour with Inspire Me World Travel, and it was a phenomenal experience! The tour took us to some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches I've ever seen. The crystal-clear waters and soft sandy shores were perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The itinerary was well-planned, giving us ample time to enjoy each location. Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, providing interesting insights and making sure everyone had a great time. The food provided was delicious and added to the overall enjoyment of the trip. This beach tour was everything I hoped for and more. Highly recommend, and definitely deserving of five stars!
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155nathaniav
Jun 1, 2024
Great experience. Lovely scenery - The views are amazing. Our tour guide Jimmy and the driver were welcoming and they were very informative. Jimmy even took great photos of us. Will highly recommend this to our friends.
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Gehana2015
Aug 5, 2021
The best day in Albania. Vlore is a very nice place , the sea is amazing. a pleasant spot. The food was amazing. - Many many thanks for this amazing day
You made me the best day and memory.
Arlind is an amazing guy. I really appreciate all what he have done for us.
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Dayna
Jul 27, 2021
Beautiful Beach - We didn't do the full tour just because we personally were tired and a little jet lagged, but the beach and food in Vlore was amazing. We spent a longer time there since we didn't go to Himare. The only thing is that the guy who drove us wasn't a tour guide he didn't seem to know fully what to do. He was very very nice and we had amazing conversations with him and think he was rather funny. He was just asked to take us due to the owner unable to at that time. Overall we did have a great time and would recommend this tour to other people.
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Sebastian
Jun 6, 2022
Great tour but poorly organized - The best trip if you don't have enough time in Albania to see the beaches by yourself. The beaches we visit, the food and drinks were all incredible. By far the most beautiful beaches in Europe. However, the trip needed more organization. We were picked up at 7:45am and came back 12:15am. It was very exhausting! We were accompanied by a driver and a tour guide; however, the tour guide didn't know anything about the history and was in the trip to enjoy himself. The tour guide was also immature. The driver was excellent, didn't speak English but was very thoughtful. I recommend the trip, but I will advise the owner to have a better tour guide and a more organized trip so the driver doesn't have to drive for 17 hours.
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Grant
Sep 2, 2021
Great beach day - Hi - my brothers and I really enjoyed this trip. Our guide was excellent and the beach in Himare was amazing as well as the lunch that accompanied it. The drive to the next beach was spectacular through the mountains. It’s a hike from the parking lot to the next beach so wear comfortable shoes.
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Rebecca_o
Jul 9, 2023
Disappointing and Stressful - Disappointing
Both the driver and guide were kind but completely unprofessional. It was as if I was on their tour.
The driver was unreachable and we waited on the side of the road for 20 minutes in the heat.
They spoke loudly the entire time.
We stopped to say hello to a friend of the guide.
The guide spent the whole time taking pictures and said we would stay at the beach because he wanted to swim.
The driving was precarious.
I was not told about the hike to the beach and it was dangerous to not have proper shoes.
The guide really tried but just lacks the experience and knowledge.
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