9-Day Albania road trip from Tirana to Shkoder and Durrës

Your road trip adventure in Albania begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Tirana. You’ll stay in Tirana for 5 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 Grand Park of Tirana. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,845 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 9-day vacation in Albania!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Tirana has to offer. Cherish the 4 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 Fortress of Justinian. This attraction is a cultural monument of albania and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,396 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Tirana is the spectacular Bunk’Art 2. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,114 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.

Palace of Culture is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular destination among visitors in Tirana. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 223 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Skanderbeg Square. Skanderbeg Square is a square and popular attraction in Tirana. More than 8,228 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!

Day 3 of your road trip across Albania is another day in the magnificent Tirana. You now have 3 nights left in Tirana. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Tirana offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Tirana is the stunning Xhura Mosque. This has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 109 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Rinia Park in the city of Tirana. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Tirana is the incredible Regency Casino. This attraction is a casino and has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 170 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Tirana you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Tirana has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Tirana, Bati Restaurant 1. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 495 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Tirana that locals enjoy, eat at Oda - Traditional Albanian Cuisine. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,353 customers.

Another of the best restaurant options in the city of Tirana is Rogner Hotel Tirana. This 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.

For one of the best 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 has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 299 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Tirana!

You still have 2 nights left in Tirana.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Dajti National Park. This incredible attraction is a national park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 376 visitors.

Dajti Ekspres is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 435 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Albania to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Tirana.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Tirana, like Restorant Tymi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 474 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Tirana, Colonial Cocktails Academy Tirana. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 270 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Nouvelle Vague Tirana. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 218 customers.

Kafe Flora is another of the best bars in the city of Tirana. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 186 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Albania!

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Albania. Today, you'll wake up in Tirana and embark on a scenic drive to Shkoder, 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. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Kruja Bazaar. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 360 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu National Museum. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,150 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Tirana is the stunning Kruja Ethnographic Museum. This cultural property and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 348 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated fortress in Tirana. The popular Krujë Castle is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,260 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Kruja Bazaar. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 360 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu National Museum. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,150 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Kruja Ethnographic Museum. This cultural property and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 348 visitors.

The lovely Krujë Castle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,260 visitors have left this fortress an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Lezhë is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Northern Albania. This point of interest is a city rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 429 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Aroma Restorant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 227 customers.

Locals also recommend Pasta e Vino, another of the best restaurants in Shkoder. Pasta e Vino is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 134 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Hotel Tradita. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 725 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bar Restaurant Elita to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Shkoder, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 253 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like MANIFATURA. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. MANIFATURA has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 125 customers.

Restaurant Arbri is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 401 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!

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Shkoder, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Shkoder.

Today you'll explore the city of Shkoder. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Rozafa Castle. This incredible attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,607 visitors.

Lead Mosque, Shkodër is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Shkoder. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 147 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Shkoder is Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr mosque. This amazing attraction is a place of worship and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 505 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Albania to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Shkoder.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Shkoder, like Fisi Restaurant - Traditional Food. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 553 customers.

Vila Bekteshi Restorant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Shkoder. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 428 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Shkoder, Bar Fontana. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 105 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Albania!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in Albania, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Durrës. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Durrës. You’ll stay in Durrës for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Durrës’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Durrës, start your day with a visit to the amazing Vila e Ahmet Zogut. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars by 182 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Sfinksi. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 558 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Muzeu Kombëtar Arkeologjik to make the most of your road trip across Albania. The spectacular Muzeu Kombëtar Arkeologjik is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 525 visitors.

The lovely Venetian Tower of Durrës is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,509 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Durrës Amphitheatre. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 4,252 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Durrës has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Durrës. Durrës offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular 4 Stinët. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 921 reviews.

The remarkable Royal G Hotel and Spa is another top restaurant in Durrës we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 613 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Gusto di Mare & Sushi Time is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 488 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Durrës, the fantastic Sunset Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 279 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Albania!

Day 8 of your road trip through Albania gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Berat and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Tirana. You will stay in Tirana for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Berat is the amazing Gorica Bridge. This attraction is a stone bridge that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 715 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Old Town. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,303 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Berat is the outstanding Berat Castle. This popular castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,804 visitors.

The spectacular Onufri Iconographic Museum is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating art museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 437 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Berat by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Albania. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Tirana, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After dinner, visit Whisky Bar Tirana, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Tirana. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 217 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bufe Wine Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 127 customers.

Alternatively, Zgara Supreme 2 is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Tirana. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 457 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Albania!

Day 9 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!