Hidden Gems of Albania 8 Days, Self-Drive
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Hidden Gems of Albania 8 Days, Self-Drive

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Oferta encontrada na data:: sexta-feira, 6 de novembro de 2026
ID de referência: 68098308
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656 €
Baseado em 2 adultos
Oferta encontrada na data:: sexta-feira, 6 de novembro de 2026
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Discover the hidden treasures of Albania on this 8-day fly & drive journey through the country’s most fascinating cultural and natural landmarks. From vibrant Tirana and the UNESCO-listed towns of Berat, Butrint and Gjirokastër to the stunning Albanian Riviera, thermal springs and ancient archaeological sites, this itinerary offers the perfect blend of history, authentic local culture and breathtaking scenery.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Berat, Butrint and Gjirokastër: Explore three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Berat, Butrint and Gjirokastër, showcasing Albania's rich history, architecture and cultural heritage

Benja: Discover Albania's natural wonders, including the crystal-clear Blue Eye Spring and the thermal baths of Benja

Durrës, Kruja and Shkodër: Step back in time at ancient sites including Apollonia, Durrës Amphitheatre, Kruja's historic bazaar and the legendary Rozafa Castle in Shkodër.

Day 1: ARRIVAL TIRANA (20km – 25min)

Upon arrival at Tirana Airport, collect your rental car and drive to Tirana. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to explore the capital, with suggested sights including Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the National Historical Museum, Mother Teresa Square, the Blloku district, and Bunk’Art 2.

Overnight in Tirana.

Day 2: TIRANA – BERAT – VLORA (170km – 2.4hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the historic castle, Onufri Museum, Bachelor’s Mosque, the traditional Mangalem quarter, and St. Michael’s Orthodox Church. You may also cross the Gorica Bridge for beautiful views of the old town. If time permits, continue to Zvërnec Island to visit St. Mary’s Monastery. Then drive to the coastal city of Vlora for the night.

Overnight in Vlora.

Day 3: VLORA – BUTRINTI – SARANDA (150km – 3hrs)

After breakfast, explore Vlora with suggested stops at Flag’s Square, the Independence Monument, and Kanina Castle. Continue south to visit the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Butrint, before heading to Saranda, where you may explore Lekursi Castle and the Monastery of the 40 Saints.

Overnight in Saranda.

Day 4: SARANDA – BLUE EYE – GJIROKASTRA (55km – 1hr)

After breakfast, drive to the Blue Eye Spring, a beautiful natural attraction known for its crystal-clear waters. Continue to UNESCO-listed Gjirokastra, where suggested visits include the historic castle, traditional old town streets, the Ethnographic Museum, and the house of renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare.

Overnight in Gjirokastra.

Day 5: GJIROKASTRA – BENJA – PERMET – GJIROKASTRA (150km – 2.5hrs)

After breakfast, enjoy a suggested drive to the natural thermal baths of Benja, followed by a visit to the charming town of Përmet. If time permits, continue to Agrotourism Farma Sotira to experience the region’s rural landscapes and local traditions.

Overnight in Gjirokastra.

Day 6: GJIROKASTRA – APOLLONIA – DURRES (200km – 2.5hrs)

After breakfast, drive towards the Apollonia Archaeological Site, an ancient city rich in history. Continue to Durres, where suggested sights include the Venetian Tower, Byzantine walls, Archaeological Museum, Roman Amphitheatre, Great Mosque, and seafront promenade. 

Overnight in Durres.

Day 7: DURRES – KRUJA – SHKODRA – DURRES (240km – 4hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Kruja, with suggested visits to the Old Bazaar, Ethnographic Museum, and Skanderbeg Museum. Continue to Shkodra to explore Rozafa Castle, the pedestrian street, the Marubi National Museum of Photography, and the workshop showcasing handmade Venetian masks, porcelain dolls, and Murano glass.

Overnight in Durres.

Day 8: DURRES – TIRANA DEPARTURE (60km – 1hr)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Tirana Airport for the return of your rental car and departure.

Observações:

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



Very important:

* Once the User has designed his trip with Haiku Dinámico, he must formalize the reservation and contract his trip through the intervention of a retail travel agency, so any User interested in confirming his reservation should contact any of the agencies retailer associated with Haiku Dinámico to the document previously generated with the referred tool.


* This document, obtained by the User through Haiku Dinámico, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Haiku Dinámico receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Haiku Dinámico.


* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Haiku Dinámico that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.


* The confirmation of the reservation obtained by the User through the Haiku Dinámico is also subject to availability at the time the User makes his payment for places in the means of transport, accommodation, or any type of service selected within the tariff selected or used for the offer.


* The final price obtained in the document generated through Haiku Dinámico may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.


* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.


* Once the reservation is confirmed, cancellation fees will be applied to the total amount of the reservation.


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.




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ACCOMMODATION:

  • 7 nights’ accommodation

MEALS:

  • 7 Breakfasts

CAR RENTAL:

  • Car Group A = Citroen C1,  Mitsubishi Space (manual transmission) or similar
  • Vehicle rental in the selected category for a duration of 7 days, with pick-up and drop-off at Tirana Airport
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Casco Insurance, which covers: Your financial liability in case of accident/collision damage even at your fault, Theft or attempted theft, Fire and explosion, Natural events (hail, storms, floods, falling objects), Glass/windshield damage, animal collisions (depending on the policy), and vandalism in many policies
  • TPL insurance, which covers: Damage you cause to another vehicle, damage to someone else’s property, injuries or death caused to third parties, injuries to pedestrians and other road users, injuries to passengers in the vehicle at fault

OTHER:

  • City tax
  • VAT
Excluídos
  • Tour guide
  • Domestic/International flights
  • Any entrance fees and activities
  • Drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

CAR RENTAL EXCLUSIONS

  • Fuel
  • GPS
  • Baby seat/Booster
  • Damage handling fee
  • Optional extras and additional costs payable on-site related to the car rental (additional driver, optional insurance, excess reduction, extra equipment, etc.).
  • Young driver (21-23 years) or senior driver (75+ years) supplement
  • Additional charges that may occur due to: missing fuel (refueling charge); extremely dirty vehicle; lost car documents, keys, license plates or equipment; registration plates; empty car battery (requiring towing service)
  • Traffic fines due to violations of road regulations and parking fees
  • Cross-border travel
  • Automatic transmission or fees in case of upgrade or change of vehicle category
  • Parking, road maps and all items of personal nature
  • Tolls
Alojamentos previstos

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Tirana

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Iliria Boutique or similar 4*

Day 2 Vlora region

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Vlora International or similar 4*

Day 3 Saranda region

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Oasis or similar 3*

Day 4-5 Gjirokastra region

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Kalemi 2 or similar 4*

Day 6-7 Durres region

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Village by the Sea or similar 4*

CAR HIRE OPTIONS

  • Car Group A = Citroen C1, Mitsubishi Space or similar (manual transmission)