- Information
- Tour Plan
- Similar Tours
What's included
Travel independently and visit the top destinations in Albania with our self – guided tour You can also create your own self-guided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
Landing in Albania, a person from our office will be waiting for you at the gate to deliver you the car and give you some short advices. After settling at your hotel in Tirana there is time for a short visit to the town center.
Today you will drive to Pogradec. On tour way you can stop and visit Lin, a nice small village with few houses. In Pogradec you can have a lunch in Tushemisht to enjoy the local food and Byrek ne sac.
Leave Pogradec to reach Korca, one of the most loved city for Albanians for the good food, romantic music and culture.
Overnight in Korca
From Korca you drive to Erseka to have lunch at Ferma Sotira. On your way you can Visit Dardha village if you wish.
After tasting the farm food and admire the landscape then you can continue driving to Permet to spend the night.
You first make a stop to Benja thermal water before reaching Gjirokastra, the city of stone. Unesco World Heritage city of Gjirokastra is a rare example of an architectural character typical of the Ottoman period. The city is dominated by the castle on top of the hill and the surrounding nature is just so pure and untouched. Today you will explore the city and spend the night.
Prepare your swimming suite today we are going to Saranda. Passing Muzina Pass the first stop should be at the Blue eye where the bravest are invited to jump in to the crystal cold water.
After refreshing you can visit one of the most important Unesco Word Heritage site in Albania.
On your way to Saranda you can make a stop for a second refreshment in the sea. Dinner and Overnight in Saranda.
After breakfast you can drive along Ionian Sea to explore the small villages riches with culture Orthodox church and olive trees.
(Shen Vasil, Borsh, Piqeras, Qeparo, Porto Palermo)
Overnight in Himara
In the Morning you can say goodbye to Himara from the castle. A short vistin in the old village is a must. Have a coffe in Livadh and enjoy the crystal water. You can have a little hike from here and reach Akuariumi bay and Jala to spend the hottest our near the beach. Return to take the car and drive to Llogara to spend the night in the fresh air of black pine in the park.
Early in the morning you can start hikin Qafa e Thelle. This trail is pretty amazing and the view on the top is breathtaking. From here you can see the Greek land and admire the Albania cost.
Return to drive to Vlora.
Enjoy the city and spend the night in Vlora.
From Vlora drive to the city of thousand windows Berat. Unlike the other city, Berat has an unique architecture. You can't help but notice the seemingly endless number windows. Because Berat is luckily situated in the mountains, the hill also offers amazing bird's eye views. A short drive will bring you to “Cobo” winery for a wine tasting and a tour inside. This family has a long tradition of producing wine, dating back to the early time of communist regime. Overnight in Berat.
Free time before departing
Optional: Extend the journey with a night in Durres or Kruja
