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Best of Southwest Albania Self-Drive Tour

8 days

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Start and end in Tirana

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Operator: Drive Albania Tours
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 21+

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Highlights

Drive the scenic route above Tirana Valleys
Stay in Berat's ancient castle or a village winery
Explore Gjirokastra's UNESCO-listed Old Town
Tour the ruins of Butrint and Mussel Tour
Cross the Llogora Pass or explore its new tunnel

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Tirana to Berat or Roshnik
Day 2 Berat or Roshnik to Vjosa Valley
Day 3 Vjosa Valley to Gjirokastra
Day 4 Gjirokastra
Day 5 Gjirokastra to Libohovë
Day 6 Libohovë to Riviera
Day 7 Riviera to Shijak or Kruja
Day 8 Shijak or Kruja to Tirana

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Where You'll Stay

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Alpeta Agrotourism & Winery
Lodge
day 1
Vjosa Valley Village Guesthouse (en suite)
Guesthouse
day 2
Hotel Musée, Gjirokastra
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Libohovë Village Guesthouse (en suite)
Guesthouse
day 5
Riviera 3* Hotel
Hotel
day 6
Hotel Panorama, Kruja
Hotel
day 7
Agroturizëm Gjepali
Guesthouse
day 7

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Drive Albania Tours

Number of tours

Age Range

2 to 100 years old

Response rate

50%

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 322580

Currency
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Albania
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Albania
Type E
Albania
Type F
Albania
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 January 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Drive Albania Tours. 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 65 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 Drive Albania Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Drive Albania Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Drive Albania Tours. Please familiarize yourself with the Drive Albania Tours payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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