Albania in 10 Days: Mountains to Riviera
A realistic self-drive route linking Tirana, Shkodër, Theth, UNESCO-listed Berat and the Albanian Riviera.
Overnight bases: Tirana → Shkodër → Theth Church → Berat → Himarë → Tirana
- 10 days · 20 mapped places
- Self-drive · Best Late May–Jun and Sep
Get a private editable copy of this complete 10-day itinerary, with 20 places mapped in order. Change the dates, nights, stops and day order.
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A complete route, its day-by-day details and mapped places, organized in your private workspace. Spend your time adapting the trip instead of copying a guide into a new plan.
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Three highlights worth planning around
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Arrive in Tirana
Transfer about 30 minutes from the airport to central Tirana and spend a light evening around Skanderbeg Square and the Et'hem Bey Mosque.
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Skanderbeg Square
Walk the square at dusk when the fountains and lights come on.
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Et'hem Bey Mosque
Cover shoulders and knees and step in between prayer times.
Pick up the hire car tomorrow, parking in the centre is hard.
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Getting around and pace
Hire car from day 2 to day 9, with taxi transfers to and from Tirana airport. Mountain roads and the long drive from Theth to Berat need daylight.
- Walking
- Light–Active
- Longest transfer
- About 6 hr 30 min
Who this route may not suit3 things to consider
- Public-transport-only trips
- Winter mountain travel
- Travelers seeking Sarandë and Ksamil
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What does my purchase include?
A private editable copy of the complete itinerary, with its route, day-by-day details and mapped places organized in your trip workspace. You start with the route already in place, ready to adapt.
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Change your trip dates, add nights, move or remove stops, and rearrange days. Keep your own notes and accommodation details alongside the route.
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This route
How will I get around on this route?
Hire car from day 2 to day 9, with taxi transfers to and from Tirana airport. Mountain roads and the long drive from Theth to Berat need daylight.
When is this route best suited for travel?
The itinerary recommends: Late May to June and September. Check conditions, opening times and transport schedules for your dates before booking.
Can I adapt this route if I have fewer than 10 days?
The route is planned for 10 days. You can change its length in your private copy. If you shorten it, remove stops and recheck transfer times; editing the plan does not mean the complete route will fit into fewer days.
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