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Albania Road Trip: Canyons, Cliffs & Crystal Waters (13 destinations)

11 days
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Start and end in Tirana
4.5 (110 reviews)
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Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tirana to Bogë

    Tirana to Bogë

    Optional Activities

    • Culinary stop at Mrizi i Zanave Agroturism restaurant in Lezha - authentic Albanian cuisine, all home-grown ingredients
  3. Day 2

    Theth

    Theth

    Optional Activities

    • Hike via Valbona Pass through beech forests and alpine meadows
    • Trek to the Blue Eye waterfall and swimming pool
    Landmarks
    Theth
    Valbona Pass
    Valbona Valley
    Blue Eye
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  4. Day 3

    Koman to Lumi i Shales

    Koman to Lumi i Shales

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip across Koman reservoir to Lumi i Shales (approximately 1.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Koman Reservoir
    Lumi i Shales
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  5. Day 4

    Shkodra to Durrës

    Shkodra to Durrës

    Included Activities

    • Visit Greek, Roman, and Byzantine remains in Durrës (amphitheater, Venetian tower, old city wall, Byzantine forum)

    Optional Activities

    • Boat tour on Lake Skutari in Shkodra
    • Lunch at restaurants on Lake Skutari shore in Shkodra
    • Swimming at Durrës beach on Adriatic coast
    Landmarks
    Lake Skutari
    Shkodra
    Durrës Amphitheater
    Venetian Tower, Durrës
    Durrës City Wall
    Byzantine Forum, Durrës
    Durrës Beach
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  6. Day 5

    Durrës to Berat

    Durrës to Berat

    Optional Activities

    • Typical Albanian dinner at restaurants on Bulevardi Republika
    Landmarks
    Berat Castle
    Mangalem District
    Berat Old Town
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  7. Day 6

    Berat Area

    Berat Area

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike into Osum Gorge from Çorovoda
    • Visit multiple viewpoints and bridges in Osum Gorge
    • Short hike in Bogov\u00eb village along river through forest
    • Visit Bogov\u00eb waterfall
    • Dinner at restaurant in Gorica district with old town views
    Landmarks
    Osum Gorge
    Çorovoda
    Bogov\u00eb
    Bogov\u00eb Waterfall
    Osum River
    Berat Old Town
    Gorica District, Berat
  8. Day 7

    Berat to Saranda

    Berat to Saranda
    Landmarks
    Saranda
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  9. Day 8

    Saranda

    Saranda

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset viewing at Lekuresi Castle
    • Visit to Syri i Kaltër (Blue Eye) natural wonder
    Landmarks
    Saranda Beach
    Ksamil
    Lekuresi Castle
    Syri i Kaltër (Blue Eye)
  10. Day 9

    Gjirokastra

    Gjirokastra

    Optional Activities

    • Gjirokastra Castle museum visit
    • Guided tours of traditional Ottoman houses such as Skenduli House
    • Albanian coffee and baklava at traditional café
    Landmarks
    Gjirokastra Old Town
    Gjirokastra Castle
    Ottoman Bazaar
    Skenduli House
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  11. Day 10

    Saranda to Tirana

    Saranda to Tirana
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Skanderbeg Statue
    Clock Tower of Tirana
    Et'hem Bej Mosque
    Pyramid of Tirana
    Pazari Bazaar
    Rruga Murat Toptani
  12. Day 11

    Tirana Departure

    Tirana Departure

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