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Albanian Riviera & Corfu: A Self-Drive Escape

8 days
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Start and end in Tirana
  • People swimming in clear blue water off a boat.
  • Panoramic view of a coastal town with clear blue waters.
  • Crystal clear turquoise waters with small islands in the distance.
  • Pristine beach with umbrellas, clear sky, and turquoise sea.
  • Aerial view of a small island in clear turquoise waters.
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  • Colorful bustling street in a historic town with mountains.
  • Colorful street scene with blooming flowers and picturesque architecture.
  • Woman standing in a beach cave facing the ocean.
  • Pristine beach with rows of beach loungers under straw umbrellas.
  • Person sitting on a hill overlooking a coastal city.
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Up Albania
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Tirana
    Tirana
  • Berat
    Berat
  • Saranda
    Saranda
  • Gjirokastra
    Gjirokastra
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Highlights

  • Drive through scenic Llogara Pass to Dhermi
  • Explore Berat, the city of a thousand windows
  • Relax on the serene beaches of Sazan Island
  • Tour Gjirokastra Castle and Skenduli House
  • Stroll along Saranda's lively promenade

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival and Tasting Tirana Vibes
  2. Day 2 Cultural Treasures and Coastal Vibes: Berat to Vlora
  3. Day 3 Sazan-Karaburun National Park Boat Excursion
  4. Day 4 Relaxation and Exploration on the Dhermi Coast
  5. Day 5 Coastal Discoveries and Historical Treasures
  6. Day 6 Tailor Your Own Adventure in Saranda (free time Corfu or Butrint visit option)
  7. Day 7 Experiencing Gjirokastra’s “Chronicles in Stone”
  8. Day 8 Farewell & Departure
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Europa, Tirana

    Hotel
    Days 1, 7
  • Hotel Elmar

    Hotel Elmar, Vlore

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Dhima Hotel, Himara

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Hotel Mano

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

Operated by

Up Albania

Number of tours

10

Age Range

6 to 100 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

Response rate

100%

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Tour ID: 297941

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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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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 and Greece. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania and 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.
  • 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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    • For any tour departing before October 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 23rd, 2025, 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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