Planning a roadtrip in Albania and don’t know where to start ?
Got 10 days to explore Albania? That’s plenty of time to fall in love with the country! From paradise beaches to canyons, stone villages and alpine peaks, here’s a well-balanced and realistic route — tested and approved 🧭
🗺️ The itinerary at a glance:
- Day 1: Arrival in Vlorë (ferry from Italy possible) – swimming, strolls and local food
Don’t forget to visit Zvernec and Dalan Beach while you’re there. You won’t regret it
Read more about Vlorë here
- Day 2: Vlorë ➝ Llogara ➝ Dhërmi – panoramic drive and first beaches
- Day 3: Lazy day on the Riviera: secret coves (Livadhi, Jalë…)
- Day 4: Riviera ➝ Gjirokastër – visit the Ottoman hilltop town
- Day 5: Gjirokastër ➝ Berat – UNESCO city of 1000 windows
- Day 6: Berat ➝ Tirana – street art, cafés and capital vibes
- Day 7: Tirana ➝ Shkodër – arty centre and peaceful lake
- Day 8: Light hiking around Lake Shkodër or a chill day
- Day 9: Return to Tirana or Vlorë – depending on your point of arrival
- Day 10: Departure (or continue to Montenegro!)
Click here to see the map !
Got an extra day or two ? We loved Korçë !
🚗 Rent a car or use public transport?
- Renting a car is the best way to follow this itinerary (beautiful roads and total freedom)
- Public transport? Possible, but less flexible — especially for smaller towns and natural sites. We’ve taken the bus… it’s a intimidating experience at first but people are so nice that they make it quite a fun thing to do once you’ve passed the first scare.
💰 Estimated budget
Check out our full article 👉 Albania travel budget: 1 week for 2 people
🌿 Bonus tips
- Bring water shoes (rocky beaches and rivers!)
- Don’t forget a scarf or shawl for visiting religious sites
- Download Maps.me – some roads aren’t properly marked on Google Maps
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