• Flight included
  • Accommodation

Amazing Albania road-trip from north to south

  • City trip
  • 7, 10 or 14 nights
  • Albania
price from £ 1,089.00 per person
  • total price from £ 2,178.00
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  • price based on: 2 adults

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Buckle up for a scenic self-drive tour of Albania, from the Adriatic to the Alps - includes flights, rental car, SIM card and more extras

Discover one of the hidden gems of the Balkans on this stunning road-trip through Albania, which will see you pass through beautiful landscapes from the breathtaking mountains in the north to idyllic coastal villages and sprawling beaches in the south. A land of a thousand wonders, Albania’s enchanting scenery and centuries-old cultural heritage will be at your fingertips, including a slew of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, mouthwatering local flavours, and the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula.

After touching down in the capital of Tirana, your first stop will be Shkodër, a historic city and the cultural hub of northern Albania. Next, you’ll return to the capital to tick off its bucket-list sights for a few days, before continuing south towards Sarandë, a charming resort town on the Ionian Sea. You’ll find countless scenic, cultural and culinary treasures to discover along the way, from the majestic Albanian Alps to the world-famous city of Berat and the magical ‘Blue Eye’ lagoon. The best bit? You can take it all in at your own pace, with a comfortable rental car and a host of handy perks at your disposal. And with hotels, insurance and a SIM card also taken care of, all you have to do is take the wheel.

Included
  • Seven, 10 or 14-night round-trip through Albania

  • Breakfast included throughout

  • Albanian SIM card with data

  • GPS with pre-programmed addresses

  • Extensive manual with tips and recommendations

  • Stand-by service from our F&D agent in Albania

  • 24-hour road and programme assistance

  • Full insurance included

  • Luggage, additional drivers, child seats and unlimited mileage included

  • Rental car included: Citroën C-Elysée (or similar, 2018 or newer model)

  • Return flight from London Heathrow to Tirana

Day 1-2: Shkodër

Upon arrival at Tirana Airport, you’ll be met by a local representative who will discuss your trip with you and help you pick up your rental car. After that, you’ll be all set to head towards your first destination: Shkodër. Stop by the country’s former capital of Kruja along the way, where must-se…

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Hotel Tradita  or similar

Day 3-4: Tirana

Next up, it’s off to Tirana, Albania’s beguiling capital. Start by ticking off some of the city’s most iconic sights at Skanderbeg Square, home to Tirana’s famous clock tower, the Et’hem Bey Mosque and the Skanderbeg statue, dedicated to the 15th-century military leader whose rebellion against the …

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Starlight Hotel  or similar

Day 5-7: Sarandë

After exploring Albania’s northern and central regions, it’s time to head towards the dazzling landscapes and dreamy coastlines of the south. As you drive from Tirana to Sarandë, make a stop at Gjirokastra, whose UNESCO-listed citadel dates back to the 13th century and showcases beautifully-preserv…

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Hotel Saranda Palace  or similar

Day 1-3: Shkodër

Upon arrival at Tirana Airport, you’ll be met by a local representative who will discuss your trip with you and help you pick up your rental car. After that, you’ll be all set to head towards your first destination: Shkodër. Stop by the country’s former capital of Kruja along the way, where must-se…

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Hotel Tradita  or similar

Day 4-6: Tirana

Next up, it’s off to Tirana, Albania’s beguiling capital. Start by ticking off some of the city’s most iconic sights at Skanderbeg Square, home to Tirana’s famous clock tower, the Et’hem Bey Mosque and the Skanderbeg statue, dedicated to the 15th-century military leader whose rebellion against the …

Read more
Starlight Hotel  or similar

Day 7-10: Sarandë

After exploring Albania’s northern and central regions, it’s time to head towards the dazzling landscapes and dreamy coastlines of the south. As you drive from Tirana to Sarandë, make a stop at Gjirokastra, whose UNESCO-listed citadel dates back to the 13th century and showcases beautifully-preserv…

Read more
Hotel Saranda Palace  or similar

Day 1-4: Shkodër

Upon arrival at Tirana Airport, you’ll be met by a local representative who will discuss your trip with you and help you pick up your rental car. After that, you’ll be all set to head towards your first destination: Shkodër. Stop by the country’s former capital of Kruja along the way, where must-se…

Read more
Hotel Tradita  or similar

Day 5-8: Tirana

Next up, it’s off to Tirana, Albania’s beguiling capital. Start by ticking off some of the city’s most iconic sights at Skanderbeg Square, home to Tirana’s famous clock tower, the Et’hem Bey Mosque and the Skanderbeg statue, dedicated to the 15th-century military leader whose rebellion against the …

Read more
Starlight Hotel  or similar

Day 9-14: Sarandë

After exploring Albania’s northern and central regions, it’s time to head towards the dazzling landscapes and dreamy coastlines of the south. As you drive from Tirana to Sarandë, make a stop at Gjirokastra, whose UNESCO-listed citadel dates back to the 13th century and showcases beautifully-preserv…

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Hotel Saranda Palace  or similar
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Conditions

Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking.

Secret Escapes Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under number 07026107, registered office 120 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD, United Kingdom.© Secret Escapes 2021

Passport, visa and health requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Price changes

Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process.

Occupancy

This trip is suitable for two travellers.

Child policy

This trip is not suitable for persons under the age of 18.

Rental car

Please note that you will be liable if the rental car is damaged or stolen during your trip. You must leave a deposit when you pick up the car. You will receive more information together with your travel documents.

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by a local representative who will discuss your trip with you and take you to the car hire company, where you will pick up your rental car and return it at the end of your trip.

Currency

The currency in Albania is the Albanian Lek (ALL), and the Euro is widely, but not universally, accepted. Credit and debit cards are not accepted in many establishments, but can still be used to withdraw money from ATMs; please contact your bank directly to learn about the regulations that apply to you.

Flight times

Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises.

Travel documents

You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest

Similar accommodation

In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure.

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed on this trip.