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Albania family road trip

A calm 12-night loop from Tirana to the Riviera, balancing UNESCO heritage with anchor beach days for the family.

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Stop 1 1 night
Capital

Tirana

Soft landing after the flight. Pick up the rental car and rest before heading south.

Comfort
4/5
Nights
1
City strollDinnerRest
Stop 2 2 nights
UNESCO heritage

Berat

The 'city of a thousand windows'. Calm, photogenic, perfect first cultural stop.

Comfort
4/5
Nights
2
Castle walkOld bazaarSunset rooftop
Stop 3 4 nights
Albanian Riviera

Himarë / Dhërmi

Heart of the trip. Crystal beaches and quiet coves — ideal slow days for the family.

Comfort
5/5
Nights
4
BeachBoat tripSeaside dinnersFamily swim
Stop 4 3 nights
South coast

Sarandë / Ksamil

Turquoise islets and Butrint archaeology. Energetic but family-friendly.

Comfort
4/5
Nights
3
Ksamil isletsButrint UNESCOBlue Eye spring
Stop 5 1 night
Stone city

Gjirokastër

Quiet UNESCO town on the way back north. Beautiful evening light.

Comfort
4/5
Nights
1
CastleBazaar dinner
Stop 6 1 night
Departure

Tirana / Rinas

Buffer night near the airport — no stressful early-morning drive.

Comfort
4/5
Nights
1
PackLight dinnerRest