13 days in Albania Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Albania vacation planner
Start: Jeddah
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Tirana
— 3 nights
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Berat
— 1 night
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Himare
— 2 nights
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Saranda
— 6 nights
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Gjirokaster
Drive to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, Fly to Jeddah
End: Jeddah
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Tirana — 3 nights
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Tirana, the largest city in Albania, represents one a lively and fast-paced metropolis.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tirana: Kruja Castle (in Kruje) and Durres Amphitheatre (in Durres). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Muzeu Historik Kombetar, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, make a trip to Skanderbeg Square, and walk around Grand Park (Parku i Madh).
To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Tirana day trip app.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Tirana is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Jeddah to Tirana. Traveling from Jeddah in May, expect Tirana to be colder, temps between 28°C and 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive to Berat.
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Berat — 1 night
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Town of a Thousand Windows
A rare example of well-preserved Ottoman style, Berat is a World Heritage Site.Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): examine the collection at National Ethnographic Museum Berat, then see the interesting displays at National Iconographic Museum Onufri, and then admire the striking features of Berat Castle.
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Getting from Tirana to Berat by car takes about 2 hours. In May, daytime highs in Berat are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Himare.
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Himare — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): kick back and relax at Gjipe Beach and then get a taste of local nightlife at Folie Marine. Keep things going the next day: see what you can catch with Himara Seas The Day, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Penisola Di Porto Palermo e Castello, and then steep yourself in history at Ali Pasha Castle.
To find reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Himare sightseeing planner.
Drive from Berat to Himare in 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Berat to Himare is 1 hour. In May, daily temperatures in Himare can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Saranda.
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To find reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Himare sightseeing planner.
Drive from Berat to Himare in 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Berat to Himare is 1 hour. In May, daily temperatures in Himare can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Saranda.
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Saranda — 6 nights
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A popular summer destination for its inexpensive accommodation and stony Mediterranean beaches, Saranda has become a favorite of both Albanian and foreign travelers.Change things up with a short trip to Blue Eye in Vlore (about 32 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Butrint National Park, head outdoors with Bora Bora Beach, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and stroll through Mirror (Pasqyra) Beach.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Saranda online road trip planner.
You can drive from Himare to Saranda in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a shuttle. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to drive to Gjirokaster.
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City of Stone
Along with the central Albanian town of Berat, Gjirokastra serves as a striking World Heritage Site known for its Ottoman architecture.To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Gjirokaster trip planning app.
Getting from Saranda to Gjirokaster by car takes about 1.5 hours. May in Gjirokaster sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. You will leave for home on the 21st (Sat).
Albania travel guide
Land of the Eagles
With its young bustling metropolis, networks of cobblestone pedestrianized streets, coastal beach towns, and cities of ancient ruins, Albania will continuously surprise you. As you reach each new major town and discover how completely different it is from the last, your appreciation will deepen for this tucked-away land steeped in history. Travel, eating, and accommodation here is very inexpensive, freeing you from budget concerns and allowing you to travel in the style that you want. Meanwhile, you may find yourself going days without spotting another tourist. While this means that many things will not be customized for visitors (non-English menus, sparse accommodation, and fewer international transportation options), you'll experience the feel of authentic Albania.
