11 days tour

Self Drive: Albania North To South

$ 910 .83 USD

Total price per person

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Self Drive: Albania North To South

This tour includes:

Insurance

Full insurance

Transport

Dacia Sandero Stepway or Duster 4x4 or similar โ€“ 2015 or newer model

Meals

Breakfast daily

Accommodation

Tirane - 1 night 4* Hotel Theth - 2 nights Guest House Berat - 2 nights 4* Hotel Gjirokaster - 2 nights 3* Hotel Sarande - 2 nights 4* Hotel Tirane - 1 night 4* Hotel

Others

Airport pick up and tour briefing upon arrival with our F&D agent. Airport drop off. Mobile phone with Albanian SIM card with data, so that you are always available without the high roaming costs, and also easy to call our F&D agent or your accommodation etc. GPS navigation with pre-programmed addresses of your accommodations and sights Stand by service from our F&D agent in Albania Extensive manual with tips and recommendations Hiking/city maps if desired

Not included:

Guide

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Self Drive: Albania North To South

  • Day 1 Airport - Tirana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Airport - Tirana

      ยญYour Self Drive agent will come at the airport for the pick-up and transfer you to the hotel. Have a tour briefing along with the gadgets and car. 

      Arrive in Tirana, get settled in the hotel and have a walk in the New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri) area.

  • Day 2 Tirana - Shkoder - Theth
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tirana - Shkoder - Theth

      Along the way to Theth stop in Shkoder for a visit. Explore Rozafa Fortress and enjoy its history and 360-degree views of the mountains, Skadar Lake and Shkodra town. 

      Transfer to Theth, where on route you can stop in the mountain village of Boge and Thore Pass surrounded by mountains. Enjoy lunch with a view at Thore Pass. 



  • Day 3 Theth
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Theth

      Today spend it hiking towards a refreshing bath and lunch at the Natural pools of Nderlysaj. Be amazed at the Blue Eye of Theth, after hiking through stunning scenery (30min of a hike from Nderlysaj pools). 

      Return via local transportation in the center of the village. 

  • Day 4 Theth - Durres - Berat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Theth - Durres - Berat

      ยญOn the way to Berat, stop in the ancient seaside city of Durres. Visit its main boulevard, its Roman Amphitheatre and Archaeological Museum. Have an ice-cream stop at Gelateria Cela.  

      Reach Berat, get settled in the hotel and visit Berat Castle/Citadel, The Iconographic Onufri Museum inside the castle, Mangalem quarter, the Gorica Bridge and the Medieval Center.


  • Day 5 Berat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Berat

      Today drive toward the start of the โ€œhikeโ€ to Bogova Waterfall. The walk towards the waterfall is a 30min walk along a well-marked path along the stream. Enjoy bathing and the nature in the pools of the waterfall. 

  • Day 6 Berat - Apollonia Archeological Park - Gjirokaster
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Berat - Apollonia Archeological Park - Gjirokaster

      Drive to Apollonia Archaeological Park for a visit. Visit the park and discover the history behind the temple of Artemis, the Odeon, the Triumphal Arch.

      Drive towards the UNESCO town of Gjirokaster. 

      Visit the Castle of Gjirokaster, its โ€œNeck of the Bazaarโ€ and The Skenduli House โ€“ former Ethnographic Museum. Enjoy dinner in one of the small restaurants like Edua or Kujtimi in 

  • Day 7 Gjirokaster - Permet - Gjirokaster
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gjirokaster - Permet - Gjirokaster

      Drive to Permet, the โ€œtown of flowersโ€ and where the Albanian slow food movement started. Enter the House of Congress, where the first Communist government was established in 1944. Hike to the โ€œStone of the cityโ€ via an iron staircase close by for some great views. 

      Head for a swim to Benje Thermal Pools under the Ottoman Kadiu bridge and explore Langarica Canyon. You can also go rafting in the Vjosa River.


  • Day 8 Gjirokaster - Blue Eye Spring - Saranda
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gjirokaster - Blue Eye Spring - Saranda

      Along the way to Saranda, stop for a visit of the karstic natural spring of the Blue Eye and check out the different shades of blue of the spring and the nature around it.

      Arrive in Saranda, get settled into the hotel and enjoy the evening in this seaside town. 


  • Day 9 Saranda - Butrint National Park - Saranda
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Saranda - Butrint National Park - Saranda

      This morning reach Butrint Park (UNESCO) for a visit of the ancient archaeological park. 

      Spend the day in Ksamil Beach. 

      Driving back to Saranda, stop and visit Lekursi Castle overseeing the town of Saranda for a golden sunset. 

  • Day 10 Saranda - Porto Palermo - Llogara National Park - Tirana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Saranda - Porto Palermo - Llogara National Park - Tirana

      On the way to Tirana: 

      - Visit the triangular fortress of Ali Pasha in the peninsula of Porto Palermo.

      - Stop for lunch at Panorama Restaurant in Llogara National Park and enjoy the Riviera from above. 

      Reach Tirana in the afternoon and get settled in the hotel. 


  • Day 11 Departure Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure Day

      ยญOur team will transfer you to the airport. Take a safe flight home! 


  • Day 12 Berat - Canyon Osumi - Berat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Berat - Canyon Osumi - Berat

      Drive in Corovode - Osumi Canyon 

  • Day 13 Berat - Bogove Waterfall - Tomorr National Park - Berat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Berat - Bogove Waterfall - Tomorr National Park - Berat

      Drive in Tomorri Mountain and Bogova Waterfall

  • Day 14 Berat - Divjake National Park - Durres - Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Berat - Divjake National Park - Durres - Airport

      Bird watching in Divjake National Park

  • Day 15 Departure Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure Day

      Drop the car off at the airport to your Self-Drive agent. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 89

Age range allowed for this experience.

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