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Albanian Riviera & Corfu: A Self-Drive Escape

8 days
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Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Start point
    Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Europa, Tirana)

    Included Activities

    • Kick-off meeting with tour organizer
    • Orientation briefing with itinerary information

    Optional Activities

    • City tour of Tirana
    • Visit Grand Park by the Lake
    • Explore Tirana Castle
    • Visit Blloku district
    • Explore nightlife - bars, restaurants, and cafes
    • Mobile phone with prepaid Albanian SIM card
    Landmarks
    Tirana Castle
    Grand Park
    Blloku District
  2. Day 2

    Tirana to Vlora

    Tirana to Vlora
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Elmar, Vlore)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berat with local guide
    • Visit Castle of Berat
    • Explore Berat's churches and mosques

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at traditional restaurant in castle or old hamlet
    • Winery visit near Berat (approximately 2 hours including transfers)
    • Stop at Apollonia Archaeological Park
    • Visit Zvernec Island in Narta Lagoon
    • Explore Zvernec Monastery
    Landmarks
    Castle of Berat
    Berat Old Town
    Apollonia Archaeological Park
    Zvernec Island
    Zvernec Monastery
    Osum River
    Lungomare Promenade
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  3. Day 3

    Vlora

    Vlora
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at beachfront tavern on Karaburun Peninsula)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Elmar, Vlore)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Sazan Karaburun National Park
    • Visit Sazan Island
    • Snorkeling at Haxhi Ali Cave
    • Beach time at Karaburun Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vlora's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Sazan Karaburun National Park
    Sazan Island
    Haxhi Ali Cave
    Karaburun Peninsula
    Vlora Touristic Port
  4. Day 4

    Vlora to Himara

    Vlora to Himara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dhima Hotel, Himara)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time at Dhermi
    • Hike to Gjipe Beach (approximately 30 minutes)
    • Kayak or boat to Gjipe Beach
    • Explore Old Dhermi village
    • Visit St. Mary's Church
    Landmarks
    Llogara National Park
    Llogara Pass
    Dhermi Beach
    Gjipe Beach
    Old Dhermi Village
    St. Mary's Church
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  5. Day 5

    Himara to Saranda

    Himara to Saranda
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Mano)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ali Pasha Castle
    • Beach time and swimming at Porto Palermo Bay
    • Lunch at local taverna
    • Extra virgin olive oil tasting at local factory
    • Beach relaxation in Saranda
    • City exploration in Saranda
    • Visit Lekuresi Castle for views
    • Explore Saranda promenade
    • Dining at local seafood restaurants
    • Visit Gjipe Beach (if not visited on Day 4)
    • Visit Jale Beach
    • Visit Livadh Beach
    • Visit Potam Beach
    • Visit Borsh Beach
    • Visit Upper Qeparo village
    • Lunch at traditional taverna in Upper Qeparo village
    Landmarks
    Porto Palermo Bay
    Ali Pasha Castle
    Lekuresi Castle
    Gjipe Beach
    Jale Beach
    Upper Qeparo Village
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  6. Day 6

    Saranda

    Saranda
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Mano)

    Optional Activities

    • One-day trip to Corfu, Greece via fast ferry
    • One-day trip to Corfu, Greece via vehicle ferry
    • Explore Corfu Old City
    • Guided tour in Corfu with local operators
    • Boat trip to Paxos and AntiPaxos islands
    • Visit Butrint archaeological site
    • Explore Ksamil pristine beaches
    • Hire local guide for Butrint visit (€25-30, not included)
    • Relax on Saranda beaches
    • Join small-group boat trip (€30-40 per person, not included)
    Landmarks
    Corfu Old City
    Paxos Island
    AntiPaxos Island
    Butrint Archaeological Site
    Ksamil Beaches
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  7. Day 7

    Saranda to Tirana

    Saranda to Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant celebrating end of tour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Europa, Tirana)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Gjirokastra with local guide
    • Visit Castle of Gjirokastra
    • Visit Skenduli House in old town
    • Explore Old Bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at traditional restaurant in Old Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Castle of Gjirokastra
    Gjirokastra Old Town
    Skenduli House
    Old Bazaar
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  8. Day 8

    Tirana

    Tirana
    End point
    Rruga Aeroportit, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Tirana International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city tour of Tirana
    • Visit Bunk'Art
    • Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
    • Visit Skanderbeg Square
    Landmarks
    Bunk'Art
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
    Skanderbeg Square

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Greece. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Greece. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Up Albania. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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