Curated journeys through Albania with purpose

Zàbel Albania is a tourism development organization and experience curator rooted in Albania’s landscapes, communities, and living stories. We design journeys for those who travel to learn, connect, and understand this country and it’s culture.
Whether you are a university exploring Albania as a case study, an organization with a purpose field visit or just a traveler seeking meaningful connection, we are here for you to offer curated journeys with a cause.

ABOUT ZÀBEL

Zàbel Albania is at its beginning.

It is built on years of professional experience in tourism development, sustainable travel, education, and community-based initiatives across Albania and the region. The idea of Zàbel grew slowly, through fieldwork, study trips, rural projects, cycling routes, trails, and long conversations with communities. Over time, it became clear that there was a need for a different kind of platform: one that values process over speed, depth over volume, and local voices over templates.

Zàbel Albania is not a tour operator in the traditional sense.

It is a space for curated journeys, research and informed travel, with a meaningful exchange.

CURATED JOURNEYS IN ALBANIA

These journeys are not products but starting points.
Each can be adapted, expanded, or reshaped around your interests.

Trails & Tails

Albania’s dramatic trails and tales at your hand, from the rugged land of the Accursed Mountains. Experience local hospitality in remote villages and discover the legends hidden in Albania’s highlands.

Along the Vjosa

Cycle along Vjosa river, the last wild flow of Europe. This cycling adventure takes you through charming villages, rolling hills, and historic sites while immersing you in Albania’s rich natural heritage.

Wine Trails of Albania

Indulge in Albania’s winemaking tradition as you tour its finest vineyards. From wineries of Berat to the gems of Përmet, taste exquisite wines paired with local delicacies in a journey celebrating culture, history, and flavor.

Towers of the North

Step in time as you visit the old stone hoses of Northern Albania. These unique fortresses, once symbols of protection and honor, offer a glimpse into the highlanders’ way of life. Meet local families, hear fascinating stories, and experience the timeless traditions of the region.

Who Zàbel is for:

Zàbel Albania is for those who travel with intention. We welcome collaboration with:

– Universities and academic institutions
– Researchers, scientists, and independent scholars
– NGOs, development organizations, and cultural institutions
– Individuals seeking meaningful, reflective travel

If your interest in Albania goes beyond sightseeing, Zàbel is a place to begin

Hi I’m Reze

Your Albanian Travel Advisor

It all started with just a girl and her bike. Then came the group, and the group became a journey — into Albania’s mountains, villages, rivers, lakes and coastlines. That journey turned into work in the adventure and rural tourism sector of Albania.

I began my path in tourism back in 2017. Step by step, I shaped the idea of Zabel Albania — and in 2025, I finally gave it life.

Everything you’ll experience with Zabel is rooted in that original idea: one woman’s dream trip across her own country. Now it’s a platform for curated journeys, storytelling, and connection — designed to echo the beauty of Albania through the eyes of locals.

Planning your own journey to Albania?
Hit the “Contact” button below — I’d love to help.

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Whether you are:

  • exploring a study trip or research visit
  • developing an educational or institutional collaboration
  • planning a curated journey in Albania

I’d love to hear from you.

Share who you are, what brings you to Albania, and what you hope to explore.
We’ll take it from there.

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