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

5 days
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Start and end in Tirana
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Up Albania
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian
Ages 6+

Places You’ll See

  • Tirana
    Tirana
  • Berat
    Berat
  • Apollonia Archaeological Park
    Apollonia Archaeological Park
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Highlights

  • Drive through Albania's scenic landscapes
  • Explore the historic city of Kruja and its museums
  • Tour UNESCO-listed Berat, the 'City of a Thousand Windows'
  • Taste traditional Albanian wines in Roshnik village
  • Discover ancient Apollonia and Ardenica Monastery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival and Tirana vibes
  2. Day 2 Exploring Kruja – Skanderbeg Museum, Ethnographic Delights, and the Old Bazaar
  3. Day 3 Berat: Discovering Historical Wonders, Local Flavors & Wines
  4. Day 4 Ancient Apollonia, Ardenica Monastery, and Back to Tirana
  5. Day 5 Exploring Tirana’s Highlights & Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Europa, Tirana

    Hotel
    Days 1, 4

  • Berati Castle Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

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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Dates & Availability

5 days
5-Day Self-Drive Tour: Discover Albania's History & Culture
From Tirana to Tirana

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Tour ID: 298526

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    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. 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 21st, 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Up Albania will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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