Albania
Step off the beaten path and explore the rugged beauty of Albania, from the bustling, colorful streets of Tirana to the sparkling "Albanian Riviera" in Saranda. Experience Tirana through a scenic cable car ride up Dajti Mountain for panoramic views. As you head south, you'll marvel at the hypnotic Blue Eye Water Spring and explore the imposing Gjirokastra Castle. The adventure continues with a private boat tour and a guided walk through the remarkably preserved ruins of the Butrint Archaeological Site. Before your farewell dinner, you'll take in the views from the 16th-century Lekursi Castle and visit the historic Ardenica Monastery, a significant monument of Albania’s Byzantine heritage. This trip offers a perfect mix of ancient history, spiritual monuments, and untouched Mediterranean landscapes.
$3,166–$3,437
Dates: 08/28/2026 - 09/04/2026
Trip Leaders
Akhila Roy Chowdhury
E-mail: aroycho1@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Bangalore, India Undergrad: Middlebury College (Political Science) Experience: Political Campaigns and Corporate Comms Clubs: Ski and Snowboard, MCG, CWiB, SABG, Wine Club Random Walk: Puerto Rico Hobbies: Cooking, Pilates, Thrifting, Movies, Theater, Skiing Fun Fact: Used to be a professional speed skater
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Griffin O'Riley
E-mail: goriley@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Acton, MA Undergrad: Holy Cross (Economics) Experience: Asset Management & Investment Consulting Clubs: IBG, DJ Booth, Golf Club, Whiskey Club Random Walk: No official RW Hobbies: Skiing/Snowboarding, Working Out, time with family and dog Fun Fact: Bonded over burgers at midnight after a Peggy Gou concert
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Clara Choi
E-mail: clara.choi@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Undergrad: Ewha Womans University (French and Business Admin) Experience: Consulting, Entrepreneurship Clubs: DJ Booth, BTG, AI Group, MCG, Photo Booth, Whiskey Club, AASA Random Walk: Armenia Hobbies: Festivals, finding fashion brands, thrifting, film photos Fun Fact: Wore Akhila's mom's accessories for Diwali Cruise
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Noah Mammen
E-mail: nmammen@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Atlanta, GA Undergrad: Georgia Tech (Business Administration) Experience: Healthcare IB, Healthcare PE, and Design / Operational Consulting Clubs: DJ Booth, Private Equity Group, and Soccer Club Random Walk: Canary Islands (Spain) Hobbies: DJ'ing, music reccs, clothing design, and painting Fun Fact: Executive Producer on a friend's debut album