7-Day Albania road trip from Tirana to Berat and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in Albania begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Tirana. You’ll stay in Tirana for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Tirana has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Rinia Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Tirana, ejona. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 802 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tirana is Artigiano at Vila. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,092 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Piceri Era "Blloku" as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tirana. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,065 customers.

Tirana also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Tirana is Komiteti Bar - Tiranë. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Tirana is Sofra e Ariut. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

Locals also enjoy Salt Rest. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 586 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Albania!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Tirana has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Tirana by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Tirana. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Tirana, like the extraordinary Skanderbeg Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,228 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Tirana is the spectacular Palace of Culture. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 223 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Et'hem Bej Mosque. This mosque has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,429 visitors.

Bunk’Art 2 is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This museum is a popular destination among visitors in Tirana. Rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,114 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Fortress of Justinian. Fortress of Justinian is a cultural monument of albania and popular attraction in Tirana. More than 1,396 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Tirana does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Tirana on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Albania, be sure to eat at Artigiano, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Tirana. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,025 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Tirana is the popular Era Vila. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 847 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Tirana is Shije Fshati - Taste of the Village. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 569 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center is one of the best bars in the city of Tirana for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,494 customers.

Hotel Mondial is another of the most popular bars in the city of Tirana. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 578 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Tirana is New Irish Pub. New Irish Pub has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 380 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Tirana!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Tirana, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Shkopet Bridge. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 131 visitors.

Ulza Regional Nature Park is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Ulza Regional Nature Park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 127 visitors.

To make your time more memorable, we recommend you visit Lezhë. This outstanding attraction is a city and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 429 visitors.

If you’re up for something incredible, then consider a visit to the outstanding Lezhë Castle. More than 268 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

You can also make your new day in Albania more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Albania’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Tirana.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Bati Restaurant 1. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 495 customers.

Oda - Traditional Albanian Cuisine is one of the top restaurants in the city of Tirana. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,353 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tirana is Rogner Hotel Tirana. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 950 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Tirana, Radio Bar Tirana. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 455 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Tirana, we recommend the cocktails at Millennium Garden. This bar has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 567 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Tirana is Hemingway Bar Tirana. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 299 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Tirana!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Albania. Today, you'll wake up in Tirana and embark on a scenic drive to Berat, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Tirana before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Tirana. This attraction is a gondola lift that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 435 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Elbasan Castle. This attraction is a historic site that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,203 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible King Mosque, Elbasan. This mosque and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 103 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Homemade Food Lili. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,449 customers.

Locals also recommend Eni Traditional Food Berat, another of the best restaurants in Berat. Eni Traditional Food Berat is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,219 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Tradita e Beratit - Hotel & Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 304 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bazar Bar Berat to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Berat, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 249 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Albania, and look forward to more great days to come!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Berat, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Skrapar is Kanionet e Osumit. This amazing attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 511 visitors.

Osumi Canyon viewing point is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Skrapar. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Osumi Canyon viewing point has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 168 visitors.

To make your time in the city of Skrapar more memorable, we recommend you visit Ujëvara e Bogovës. This outstanding attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 231 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Albania more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Albania’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Berat.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Temi Albanian Food. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 421 customers.

Zonja Gjene is one of the top restaurants in the city of Berat. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 350 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Berat is Piccolo Grande Amore. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 342 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Berat, Bar Te Albani. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 57 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Berat!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Albania. Today, you'll wake up in Berat and embark on a scenic drive to Tirana, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Berat and Kruje before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Berat. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Berat Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,804 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Old Town. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,303 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Berat is the stunning Gorica Bridge. This stone bridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 715 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Kruje and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Kruje has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Krujë Castle. This attraction is a fortress that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,260 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Kruja Ethnographic Museum. This cultural property and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 348 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu National Museum. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,150 visitors.

The lovely Kruja Bazaar is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 360 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Kruje, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Tirana. When you arrive in Tirana you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restorant Tymi. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 474 customers.

After dinner, visit Colonial Cocktails Academy Tirana to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Tirana, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 270 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Nouvelle Vague Tirana. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Nouvelle Vague Tirana has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 218 customers.

Kafe Flora is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 186 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Albania, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 7 of your road trip in Albania is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Tirana before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Tanners' Bridge is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Tirana. This stone bridge and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 812 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Tirana and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Albania.

You’ll then say farewell to Tirana. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Albania!