Explore Albania. Headquartered in the Albanian capital city Tirana, Explore Albania will have a team of dedicated staff with established local knowledge of destinations, attractions, heritage sites and culture.

Considered a country ‘closed to tourism’ and ‘one of the World’s most isolated countries’ for 40 years, it is only in recent decades that the country has slowing been evolving to meet the needs of modern holidaymakers. As such, with tourism infrastructure slowly developing, but much traditional charm remaining, Albania is now seen as a ‘hidden jewel’ and the ‘next big travel destination’ for those looking for a new experience.

As a country blessed with great natural resources – great beaches, stunning lakes and wonderful mountains – Albania is a brilliant destination for those looking to spend time outdoors on an activity or soft adventure holiday. But is does not lack for culture and the UNESCO World Heritage site at Butrint, with history dating back to the Golden Age of Greece and beyond is one of Europe’s ‘best kept secrets’. Add to that layers of folk culture and tradition, and some mouth-watering cuisine and wine, and it is a complete experience.

The Tirana-based Explore Albania team will be led by Albert Shahinaj, an inbound travel professional who brings extensive experience and knowledge gained at Albtours to the new operation. He is particularly excited by the way he sees Albanian tourism set to flourish: ‘Albania has been a sleeping tourist resource for far too many years,’ he says. ‘The country has a huge diversity of things to offer and it’s great to working with the EGH Group, who can promote inbound travel to such a broad global audience. I know I speak for my countrymen and women when I say I look forward to welcoming new visitors to share our culture and heritage.

Albania Offers The Most Incredible Value in Europe

Celebrating the launch of Explore Albania, Explore Global Founder and CEO Diogenis Venetopoulos, who represents the third generation of a notable Athenian tour operating family, was keen to stress not just the attractions of Albania but also the value: ‘Given the ever-escalating costs of destinations within the European Union, Albania* offers incredible value for every sort of tourist from fly-and-flop beach holidays, through high-energy hiking and water sports to incredible culture and history. Furthermore, whilst prices are exceptional, thee is no diminution of quality and service. Wrap all that up in the charm and welcome of the local people and Albania becomes one of the most exciting destinations I have seen in years.’ *Albania is a candidate country to join the EU with expectations that membership will be granted in 2030.

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