Albania Road Trip: 2-Week Itinerary From the Alps to the Riviera (2026)
Updated 2026-10-19 · 8 min read · Prices and schedules change — check locally.
Build this trip in the planner →What does a 2-week Albania road trip look like?
Start in the north while you're fresh, then work south and finish on the coast.
| Days | Base | Drive | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Tirana | — | Blloku, Bunk'Art, Dajti cable car |
| 3–4 | Shkodër | ~2 h | Rozafa Castle, lake, bikes |
| 5–6 | Theth | ~3 h | Grunas waterfall, Blue Eye of Kaprre |
| 7–8 | Berat | ~4–5 h | Mangalem, castle, wineries |
| 9–10 | Gjirokastër | ~3 h | Castle, bazaar, Blue Eye spring |
| 11–12 | Ksamil / Sarandë | ~1.5 h | Butrint, beaches |
| 13 | Himarë | ~1.5 h | Gjipe, Livadhi |
| 14 | Tirana | ~4 h via Llogara | Llogara Pass views |
Is driving in Albania difficult?
Main roads are good; the challenges are local driving style, animals and narrow mountain roads.
Avoid driving at night outside cities and keep cash for fuel and parking.
Should I drive to Theth?
The road from Shkodër to Theth is now paved, but it's steep and twisting. Many people prefer a furgon.
Check your rental contract covers the route.
How much will fuel cost?
Expect roughly 1,000–1,400 km for the loop; budget fuel at local prices, which are around or above EU averages.