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5-Day Self-Drive Tour: Discover Albania's History & Culture

5 days
Start and end in Tirana
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tirana

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

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided walking tour of Tirana city center including Bunk'Art, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and Skanderbeg Square
    • Guided city tour with local guide (available for additional cost)
    • Visit to Tirana Castle
    • Explore Blloku district
    • Explore Tirana's bars, restaurants, and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Bunk'Art
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
    Skanderbeg Square
    Tirana Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Kruja to Berat

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Berati Castle Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Skanderbeg Museum in Kruja with local guide
    • Visit to Ethnographic Museum in Kruja with local guide
    • Live demonstration of traditional qeleshe handcrafting in Old Bazaar
    • Exploration of Old Bazaar in Kruja
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Museum
    Ethnographic Museum of Kruja
    Old Bazaar of Kruja
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  3. Day 3

    Berat and Roshnik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch with fresh, locally sourced ingredients at Alpeta Agritourism and Winery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Berati Castle Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berat Castle with local guide
    • Visit to Church of St. Mary of Blachernae in Berat Castle
    • Visit to traditional house in Berat with local partner
    • Farm-to-table lunch at Alpeta Agritourism and Winery in Roshnik village
    • Wine and raki tasting at Alpeta Winery

    Optional Activities

    • Rafting on Osumi River - approximately 4-5 hours including transfer, preparation, rafting experience, and return to Berat (50-55 EUR per person)
    Landmarks
    Berat Castle
    Church of St. Mary of Blachernae
    Osum River
    Mount Tomorri
    Alpeta Agritourism and Winery
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  4. Day 4

    Apollonia and Ardenica to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Europa, Tirana)

    Included Activities

    • Explore archaeological site of Apollonia

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ardenica Monastery
    • Explore Tirana Lake Park
    • Self-guided exploration of Tirana
    Landmarks
    Apollonia Archaeological Site
    Ardenica Monastery
    Tirana Lake Park
  5. Day 5

    Departure from Tirana

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

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided city walk of Tirana
    • Ride the Dajti Express cable car
    • Visit Tirana Castle
    • Shopping for souvenirs and local products
    Landmarks
    Dajti Express Cable Car
    Tirana Castle

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Tour ID: 298526

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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. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. 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.
  • Visa
    • 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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 26th, 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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