Albania Self Drive Tours

You'll drive your rented 4x4 SUV on off-road routes from Theth Valley toward the Montenegrin border, passing mountain peaks above Valbona Valley and cruising along the Kosovo border on the way to Tirana. The self-guided route takes you to Bovilla Lake, up Mount Chestnut for views near Bajram Curri, and through Skanderbeg Square in central Tirana. Local experts are on hand daily 9am-6pm, with round-the-clock emergency help and audio tips based on your location.

Drive yourself through Albania from Tirana to Saranda with GPS that's already loaded with your hotels and a backup agent on call if you need help. You'll check out UNESCO sites like the ancient ruins at Butrint National Park and walk through Gjirokastra's old Ottoman stone houses in the castle quarter. There's hiking to the Blue Eye near Theth and swimming in Nderlysaj's pools, then later you can relax in the Benje Thermal Pools under Permet's Kadiu Bridge.

Drive the beautiful Albanian Riviera through Llogara Pass at 1,027 meters in Llogara National Park with coastal gorges along the way. Head from Tirana through medieval Kruja's castle and bazaar to Shkodra, then wind along Lake Ohrid and stop at Lin's basilica. Follow the ancient Via Egnatia through Elbasan's royal tombs to Voskopoja mountain village at 1,200m, then continue via Permet's winding roads to Ksamil's Caribbean-like beaches.

Drive through UNESCO-listed Berat's historic Mangalem district with its iconic 1000 windows, then cruise along the Ionian coast to Ksamil's turquoise bays. Head from Durrës' Venetian Tower past the Byzantine Forum with unlimited mileage and comprehensive insurance included. Wind through mountain roads to check out ancient Butrint's amphitheater overlooking the lagoon, all at your own pace in your selected rental car.

Drive through UNESCO-listed Berat to see the white Ottoman houses and hillside castle, then head south to Ksamil's turquoise waters near the ancient ruins of Butrint. Head north to Shkodra and cross the historic Mes Bridge before tackling the mountain roads to Bogë. Hike the Valbona Pass in the Albanian Alps and finish in Tirana with visits to the Et'hem Bey Mosque and the Pyramid of Tirana. This self-drive trip covers 14 destinations at your own pace with unlimited mileage.

Drive your rental car from UNESCO-listed Berat, the City of 1000 Windows, down to the turquoise beaches of Ksamil with stops at Butrint National Park's ancient ruins. Continue north to Durrës for coastal promenades, then check out Lake Shkodra and the historic Mes Bridge before ending in Tirana's vibrant streets. With unlimited mileage and comprehensive insurance included, this 10-day self-drive itinerary offers complete freedom to find Albania's hidden bays and mountain roads at your own pace.