Airport to Tirana
Tirana
Meet the local representative, receive the travel kit, collect the rental car, and overnight in Tirana.
Tour
Albania Fly and Drive
An 8-day self-drive Albania route from Tirana to Shkoder, Berat, Vlora, Saranda, Butrint, Gjirokaster, and Kruja.
- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Start
- Tirana International Airport
- End
- Tirana International Airport
- Style
- Cultural tours, UNESCO heritage
- Group size
- 2-14
- Best season
- April, May, June, September, October
Overview
A flexible self-drive programme for travellers who want independence with local support. Balkan Pearls prepares the route, hotel plan, travel kit, contacts, and 24-hour assistance while travellers explore Albania at their own pace.
Highlights
- Tirana and Shkoder
- Berat, Apollonia, and Ardenica
- Albanian Riviera, Butrint, Blue Eye, and Gjirokaster
Day-by-day itinerary
Tirana to Shkoder and back
Shkoder
Suggested visits include Rozafa Castle, Marubi Museum, Mesi Bridge, and Lake Shkoder.
Tirana, Durres, and Berat
Durres, Berat
Continue through Durres to UNESCO-listed Berat for an overnight stay.
Berat, Ardenica, Apollonia, and Vlora
Berat, Ardenica, Apollonia, Vlora
Travel south through historic and archaeological sites before reaching the coast.
Vlora, Albanian Riviera, Butrint, and Saranda
Albanian Riviera, Butrint, Saranda
Follow the Riviera road and continue to Butrint and Saranda.
Saranda, Blue Eye, and Gjirokaster
Blue Eye, Gjirokaster
Visit the Blue Eye and continue to the UNESCO city of Gjirokaster.
Gjirokaster, Ardenica, and Tirana
Gjirokaster, Ardenica, Tirana
Return north with suggested cultural stops en route to Tirana.
Tirana, Kruja, and airport
Kruja, Tirana International Airport
Optional Kruja visit before returning the car and departing.
Route and practical information
Tirana - Shkoder - Durres - Berat - Ardenica - Apollonia - Vlora - Albanian Riviera - Saranda - Butrint - Blue Eye - Gjirokaster - Tirana - Kruja - Airport.
- Source
- Based on the 8 Days Fly and Drive 2025 programme.
Included
- 7 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast
- Rental car for 7 days
- Travel kit with map, itinerary, hotel contacts, and restaurant suggestions
- 24-hour assistance
Not included
- Flights
- Fuel and parking
- Entrance fees
- Guide service unless requested
- Personal expenses and tips
Tailor-made travel
Want this journey adjusted around your dates?
Share your dates, interests, group size, and preferred pace. Balkan Pearls will shape a thoughtful proposal around you.
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