Albania and Corfu
Albania | Oct 2 - Oct 12, 2026

Candace
Candace V.
Maiden Rock, WI | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026

Violaine was very communicative in setting up our itinerary based on phone conversations and chat exchanges. She modified some aspects as we moved forward with planning in accordance with our requests. She also was in touch with Migen our guide throughout the trip to assist in changes as weather dictated. We appreciated her responsiveness and follow through.
Migen was outstanding in his knowledge, energy, and driving skills. His ability to share history, culture, and personal experiences greatly enhanced all aspects of the trip. When weather changed our plans, he quickly adapted the itinerary, spent hours rearranging our ferry, and expanded what we were able to see and experience despite the rain.
Migen's talent as a guide on the ground exceeded our expectations, and we are grateful we were traveling with him!
The cities and experiences we enjoyed:
Tirana, Berat, Alpeta Winery, Gjirokaster (including Ardenica Monastery and Apollonia), Langarica Canyon, Ksamil and Butrint, side trip to Corfu (with an excellent guide) , Himare, Llogara Pass, and Kruje.
Migen was with us every step of the way, highlighting history, landscapes, and culture. His contributions were priceless.

Hotel Reviews
Faces & Places Boutique hotel
Tirana

Lovely, restful, conveniently located, but a bit difficult to find. Great spot for walking around Tirana. Welcoming staff!

Authenticity & Character
Restful, comfortable, good breakfast
Location
Great for walking - a bit challenging to find
Staff
Welcoming, helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rose garden Hotel
Gjirokastra

Quiet; lovely; beautiful views

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Friendly, attentive, great breakfast
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arameras Beach Resort
ksamil

Relaxing; beautiful views, attentive staff, great restaurant

Authenticity & Character
Views
Location
Staff
All the staff were responsive, helpful, and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bella Venezia Historic Boutique Hotel
Corfu

Beautiful hotel; great location; exceptional staff.

Wait n sea
Himare

Comfortable rooms; great breakfast; attentive staff; lovely setting.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Panorama Kruje
Krujë

Stunning views; superb location; exceptional breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Mangalemi
Berat

Steps away from attractions; attentive staff; great food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sightseeing tour of Tirana
Sightseeing tour of Tirana
Tirana

Migen, our guide made this a memorable day.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Migen is extremely knowledgeable
Transport
Comfortable transport for four of us.
Wine tasting in Alpeta Winery
Wine tasting in Alpeta Winery
Berat

Our host was witty, welcoming, and entertaining. Wine and nibbles were excellent

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Discovering Corfu – guided exploration of the island
Discovering Corfu – guided exploration of the island
Corfu

Our guide assigned to Corfu was excellent. She provided a very enjoyable walking tour and food sampling. She was attentive, very approachable and entertaining.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Violaine Fejoz
Violaine
Violaine Fejoz
Local specialist in Tirana | Replied on Oct 17, 2026
Dear Candace, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! It was a real pleasure helping you plan your journey through Albania and Corfu, and I'm delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience. I'm especially happy to read your kind words about Migen! He truly is an exceptional guide, and I'm so glad his knowledge, enthusiasm, and flexibility made such a difference throughout your trip. I'll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him! Despite the weather... Read more

Dear Candace,

Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! It was a real pleasure helping you plan your journey through Albania and Corfu, and I'm delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience.

I'm especially happy to read your kind words about Migen! He truly is an exceptional guide, and I'm so glad his knowledge, enthusiasm, and flexibility made such a difference throughout your trip. I'll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him!

Despite the weather challenges, it's wonderful to know that you were able to enjoy so many beautiful places and experiences, from the historic towns of Albania to the stunning landscapes and your time in Corfu.

Thank you again for your trust, your flexibility, and for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback about the hotels and activities. It means a lot to us!

Wishing you all the best, and hopefully we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the Balkans one day!

Warm regards,
Violaine