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Riviera Tour Borsh-Qeparo-Himare-Porto Palermo-Vuno-Dhermi

5.0(7)Saranda1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)

Description

Paradise found! The Albanian Riviera has so many heaven beaches that you start to forget the names. In this laid-back tour, immerse yourself in inimitable culture, amazing food and natural wonders. Sunbathe in deserted beaches and relax in seaside villages.

Tour Options

Albanian Riviera Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

40 min

Borsh is a maritime village, in the Albanian Riviera, in the former Lukovë municipality, Vlorë County, Albania, At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Himarë. The village is inhabited by Muslim Albanians who speak the Lab dialect of Albanian. Borsh borders with Fterra, Qeparo, Piqeras and has a population of 2500 inhabitants.

40 min

Qeparo is quaint village which offers visitors a look at the beautiful stone architecture of the region, and the calm, relaxing, white sandy beaches that rest alongside the clear turquoise waters. An old legend recounting the division between the old and new Qeparo, tells of the seaside village being built where a light once flashed in the dark. Qeparo Valley, with its beautiful olives and aromatic citruses, appears on your right after passing the Porto Palermo bay. Beside the valley, sits the long beach with the beautiful turquoise sea that stretches to the horizon.

Admission included60 min

Porto Palermo Castle is a castle with an intriguing history near Himara in wonderful southern coast of Albania of the Ionian Sea. The Porto Palermo fort is situated in the closed bay of the Porto Palermo, surrounded with nicely arranged beaches, few kilometers south of Himarë, that actually makes an island connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. The Porto Palermo fortress served as theformer Soviet submarine base during the communist regime in Albania, and nowadays its semi abandoned tunnel and barrack attract attention of visitors, as well as the stronghold walls and gates built by the powerful Ali Pasha of Ionina.

Pass by

Himara lies along the Ionian coast of Albania. It is situated in the southwestern part of the country, from the extreme south of Llogara Pass to Qeparo Mountain in southeast, with a straight length of 22 km. The town of Himara is the capital of the region that consists of Himara town along with 7 villages: Palasa, Drymades, Ilias, Vuno, Piluri, Kudhesi and Qeparo. Continuing south from the village of Vuno, visitors will come across the small town of Himara. The town consist of two main parts, the Old Himara situated on top of the Barbaka hill and the new part built of the gulf of Spile.

30 min

The village of Vuno with an important history, is the village where Lord Byron and other famous writer Edward Lear stoped for a while to enjoy the architecture and church murals during their travels across Albania. It doesn’t have a beach, but it is very authentic, with donkeys, hand-carts, traditional houses with their vineyards.

30 min

Dhërmi is a village in Vlorë County, Albania. It is part of the municipality Himarë. The village lies 42 kilometers south of the city of Vlorë and about the same distance north of the southern city of Sarandë. The village is built on a slope of the Ceraunian Mountains at approximately 200 meters in altitude. It comprises three neighborhoods: Gjilek, Kondraq (also known as Kallam), and Dhërmi itself. The mountains descend to the southwest into the Ionian coast and Corfu in the distance to the south. Nearby is the village of Palasë. Recently the coastal area has seen a boom in the construction of accommodation facilities, such as wooden villa complexes. In addition, it is considered by the Albanian youth as a nightlife destination. It has a new large promenade by the sea , and all the facilities emerged into the wild nature .

60 min

We will make a stop for 1 hour (free time on the beach ,eat,drink sth )

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
All activities

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
All activities
Not included
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(7)

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eleanor2810
May 11, 2026
Best tour of the Albanian Riviera!

We had a wonderful day touring around the Albanian Riviera with Mariglen. He is very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about Albanian history which was very interesting. All the spots we visited were beautiful and the last stop at the quiet beach was the perfect end to the road trip with a refreshing dip in the gorgeous sea. We had a wonderful day and are excited for our next tour of the thermal baths later this week!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind review

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Lewis_C
May 10, 2026
The best tour of the Albanian Riviera!

We had a fantastic experience on the Riviera tour with Mariglen. He is incredibly knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed learning some Albanian history. We loved all the stops on the tour, especially once the sun came out and we could really appreciate the beautiful scenery! The final stop for a swim was the perfect end to the day, and a lovely refresh after a day of driving and exploring. Would highly recommend and we are excited to book onto the thermal bath tour!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind review

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mariavF5167YG
January 8, 2026
Interesting stories inside the castle

A fantastic Riviera tour with a highlight at Porto Palermo Castle. The castle was absolutely impressive, with its unique triangular shape and stunning panoramic views over the Ionian Sea. Walking through the stone corridors and learning about its history made the visit truly memorable. Porto Palermo felt peaceful and authentic, giving us time to enjoy the views and take great photos. The rest of the Riviera stops were beautiful as well, but the castle was definitely the standout moment of the day. A very well-balanced and enjoyable tour that we highly recommend.

Operator response

Thankyou🙏🏻

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A1699CRsimonec
July 10, 2025
Perfect

Just finished an unforgettable trip along the Albanian Riviera with Mariglen — from crystal-clear beaches to charming villages and delicious food, everything was perfectly organized!

Operator response

Thankyou

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gioelev870
June 2, 2025
Highly recommend to visit

Un unforgettable experience. We came there to see the beautiful landscape and the castle Stunning old fortress between sea and mountains! Huge walls of three meters wide. Worth to see it inside! There is a real well preserved old prison in the center of the castle without any window - in absolute darkness, a bit creepy)) And amazing panoramic viewpoint on the roof. Highly recommend to visit!

Operator response

Thankyou

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E9472XXgabrielas
March 9, 2020
Beautiful 🤘🤘🤘

Beautiful day spent in contact with the smells the flavors and typicality of the places of Saranda, made even more characteristic and interesting by Mario who in addition to his great professionalism puts a lot of passion and then made us feel guests and not just tourists, greetings from Tremezzina

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