El viaje empezó mal, por no recogernos en el aeropuerto y no conocer el hotel donde debíamos hospedarnos. Despues el viaje fue perfecto y recibimos todo tipo de atenciones
✓ Carmen
Best of the Balkans in 20 Days: Croatia, Montenegro, Albania & Greece
A 20-day self-drive across four countries on one continuous line, Zagreb to Thessaloniki. You drive your own insured car while local guides meet you at the major stops, from Croatia's islands and Dubrovnik through Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, the full length of Albania, and the monasteries and coast of northern Greece. Eight regional food experiences are included, and the route never backtracks. From €3,300 per person, two sharing, self-drive.
Planned and operated by InAlb, Tirana. Last updated .
20 days19 nights
Zagrebto Thessaloniki
4 countriesAlbania, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro
Moderatesoft adventure
4.751 verified reviews
What's included
- 19 nights in carefully selected 3 & 4-star boutique hotels along the route
- Daily breakfast, plus 8 must-try regional gastronomic experiences including farm-to-table meals
- New rental car suitable for your group size, fully insured (car + liability), no deposit required
- Local licensed guides at the major destinations, in your preferred language where available
- Island car-ferry crossings on the route (Hvar and Mljet)
Highlights
- Plitvice Lakes' boardwalks over turquoise pools, and Krka's Skradinski Buk falls
- Venetian Rovinj, then Split's lived-in Diocletian's Palace on the Dalmatian coast
- Car-ferry island hops to Hvar and the green lagoons of Mljet
- Dubrovnik's marble streets and city walls, the Pearl of the Adriatic
- Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, Perast and the islet chapel of Our Lady of the Rocks
Best of the Balkans in 20 Days at a glance
- Duration
- 20 days, 19 nights
- Price
- From €3,300 per person, two sharing, standard season. Price varies by season and room type
- Countries
- Albania, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro
- Start and finish
- Zagreb → Thessaloniki, Croatia
- Trip type
- Beach, Culture, Food & Wine, UNESCO
- Travel style
- Semi-guided self-drive. You drive and local guides meet you in the main towns. Optional driver or driver-guide
- Group
- 2 to 8 people, private departure on your dates
- Fitness
- Moderate. Cobbled old towns and short walks at viewpoints and sites, a couple of island car ferries and some…
- Hotels
- 19 nights, Comfort
- Meals
- 19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
- Driving
- Self-drive insured rental car across four countries, including the Hvar and Mljet car ferries
- Activities included
- 1 ferry crossing, 2 boat trips, guided visits, entrance tickets
- Payment
- 30% deposit to book, balance 30 days before. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, Bank transfer
- Availability
- On request, any start date. Book at least 7 days before your start date
- Best months
- April to October (best May, June, September and October)
- Borders and visas
- Travellers from the EU, USA, UK and Australia do not need a visa for Croatia, Montenegro,…
- Support
- InAlb local team on WhatsApp, 24/7 during the trip
Read the full overview
This is a self-drive journey: you travel in your own fully insured rental car and a local guide meets you at each major destination, so you keep expert knowledge and total freedom over your day. The route runs one way, Zagreb to Thessaloniki, so you never double back. The whole trip is yours to shape: add a guide in any language, add experiences and tastings, upgrade hotels, add nights, or add a full-time driver-guide if you would rather not drive across four borders. It also runs as a small group tour or a fully private guided trip; tell us which and we build your version. Booking is instant.
The whole point of this trip is the line it draws. Most Balkan tours either circle one country or zig-zag across borders and lose half a day to backtracking. This one moves in a single direction, north to south, Zagreb to Thessaloniki, so every drive is forward progress and the landscape changes under you as you go.
You open in Croatia with the headline acts: Plitvice’s turquoise lakes, Istrian Rovinj, Split inside its Roman palace, the islands of Hvar and Mljet by car ferry, then walled Dubrovnik. You cross into Montenegro for the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and the climb past Lovcen to Budva. Then comes the part most tours skip entirely: the full length of Albania, from Shkodra and the Alps at Theth down through Tirana, Berat and the Riviera to Ksamil and Gjirokastra. Greece closes the trip with the stone villages and gorge of Zagori, the monasteries of Meteora, a nod to Mount Olympus, and two easy nights in Thessaloniki with a beach day in Halkidiki.
Because you drive, the pace is yours. The itinerary uses lively one-night stops where a town only needs an evening, and saves a relaxed two-night finale in Thessaloniki so the trip ends calmly rather than with a scramble to the airport. A local guide meets you for the castles, old towns and parks; the road in between is yours.
Your 20 days, day by day
Driving route
3border crossings
Zagreb › Plitvice Lakes › Rovinj › Krka › Split › Hvar › Mljet › Herceg Novi › Perast › Kotor › Lovcen › Cetinje › Budva › Podgorica › Shkodra › Theth › Blue Eye › Tirana › Durres › Berat › Vlora › Llogara › Dhermi › Himara › Borsh › Qeparo › Saranda › Ksamil › Gjirokastra › Kakavia › Monodendri › Vikos › Meteora › Litochoro › Thessaloniki › Port Glarokavos › Halkidiki
Croatia
Day1 Zagreb: welcome and old-town stroll Zagreb
Arrive in Zagreb, meet your car and ease into Central Europe’s rhythm. A relaxed orientation through the Upper and Lower Town reveals red roofs, Habsburg facades and lively cafes, just enough to shake off the travel.
- Drive
- Arrival
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Zagreb
Zagreb boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day2 Plitvice Lakes: UNESCO waterworld Plitvice Lakes
Trade city streets for emerald water. Walk the wooden boardwalks over turquoise pools, take in the viewpoints of cascading travertine falls, and pause lakeside for photos.
- Drive
- ~2 hrs
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Plitvice
Plitvice area boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day3 Istria's Rovinj: Venetian by the sea Rovinj, Istria
Curve west to Rovinj, a romantic peninsula of bell towers and cobbles. The old-port promenade, the St. Euphemia hilltop viewpoint, and sunset by the lighthouse rocks, with truffles and olive oil along the way.
- Drive
- ~4 hrs
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Rovinj
Rovinj boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day4 Krka Falls and Split's Roman heart Krka NP, Split
A waterfall walk at Krka National Park’s Skradinski Buk, then Dalmatian flair in Split, where everyday life hums inside a 1,700-year-old Roman palace. Walk Diocletian’s Palace and the Riva seaside promenade.
- Drive
- ~3.5 hrs
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Split
Split boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day5 Hvar Island: sun, stone, sea Hvar Island
A short car ferry to lavender-scented Hvar. Climb to the fortress for views over the Pakleni islets, wander the Old Town piazza and harbour, then swim at a nearby cove before a mellow island evening.
- Drive
- Car ferry + island
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Hvar
Hvar boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day6 Mljet Island: lakes and monastery islet Mljet Island
Mljet is serenity, pines and glassy lagoons. Loop the national park’s salt lakes, boat to the St. Mary islet monastery, and cycle the pine forest or swim.
- Drive
- Car ferry + island
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Mljet
Mljet / Peljesac boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day7 Dubrovnik: walls and marble alleys Dubrovnik
The Pearl of the Adriatic: limestone streets, terracotta roofs and sea-blue edges. Walk the Old Town’s fountains and cloisters, take the city walls or cable car panorama, and finish with gelato in lantern-lit lanes.
- Drive
- ~2 hrs + ferry
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik boutique hotel (to confirm)
Montenegro
Day8 Bay of Kotor: Perast to Kotor Herceg Novi, Perast, Kotor
Cross into Montenegro and loop the fjord-like bay. The Herceg Novi waterfront, a Perast boat to the islet chapel of Our Lady of the Rocks, then Kotor’s stone maze and cathedral under mountains that tumble to the sea.
- Drive
- ~2.5 hrs + border
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Kotor
Kotor boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day9 Lovcen and Cetinje to Budva Lovcen, Cetinje, Budva
Climb the switchbacks toward Lovcen’s views, pause in royal-era Cetinje, then drop to Budva’s walled Old Town and breezy beaches, history and Riviera in one sweep.
- Drive
- ~2.5 hrs
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Budva
Budva boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day10 Podgorica and the Shkodra gate to Albania Podgorica, Shkodra
Sample Montenegro’s capital on the move, cross into Albania, and arrive in Shkodra, lake light, bicycles, and the Rozafa fortress crowning the plains.
- Drive
- ~2.5 hrs + border
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Shkodra
Shkodra boutique hotel (to confirm)
Albania
Day11 Theth: Albanian Alps icons Theth
Climb from lowland fields to high meadows and stone houses. Theth is raw and beautiful: the village church, the Kulla e Ngujimit lock-in tower, and the trail to Grunas Waterfall or the Blue Eye of Theth.
- Drive
- ~2.5 hrs (mountain)
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Shkodra
Shkodra boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day12 Tirana: colour, culture, contemporary edge Tirana
Descend to the capital’s creative buzz, Skanderbeg Square, the New Bazaar, the Pyramid and Bunk’Art, and Blloku’s cafes. Modern Tirana pairs espresso energy with warm hospitality.
- Drive
- ~3 hrs
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Tirana
Tirana boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day13 Durres to Berat: Romans to the thousand windows Durres, Berat
Coast-touching Durres for its Roman amphitheatre and seaside stroll, then UNESCO Berat: the castle quarter, Onufri’s icons, and the Mangalem and Gorica quarters across the bridge.
- Drive
- ~2.5 hrs
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Berat
Berat boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day14 Vlora, Llogara Pass and Himara / Dhermi Vlora, Llogara, Dhermi, Himara
Where the Adriatic meets the Ionian: Vlora’s seafront, the panoramic stop at Llogara Pass, then down to luminous coves and stone villages on the Riviera, with an afternoon swim.
- Drive
- ~3 hrs (Llogara Pass)
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Dhermi
Dhermi / Himara boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day15 Borsh and Qeparo to Saranda and Ksamil Borsh, Qeparo, Saranda, Ksamil
Olive groves and pebbled bays unfold south: Borsh’s plain and castle viewpoint, Qeparo’s old-village lanes, then Ksamil’s island swim and the Saranda promenade at sunset.
- Drive
- ~2 hrs
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Ksamil
Ksamil / Saranda boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day16 Blue Eye spring and Gjirokastra: the stone city Blue Eye, Gjirokastra
Watch turquoise water well up from the earth at the Blue Eye, then climb into slate-roofed UNESCO Gjirokastra for the castle panoramas and the Old Bazaar’s crafts and Ottoman houses.
- Drive
- ~1.5 hrs
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Gjirokastra
Gjirokastra boutique hotel (to confirm)
Greece
Day17 Into Greece: Zagori bridges and Vikos views Kakavia, Monodendri, Vikos, Zagori
Cross at Kakavia into Epirus, a region of cool air and stone craft. Arched bridges over green rivers near Monodendri, quiet villages, and the lookout over the dramatic Vikos Gorge.
- Drive
- ~2.5 hrs + border
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Zagori
Zagori / Ioannina boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day18 Meteora monasteries to Olympus to Thessaloniki Meteora, Litochoro, Thessaloniki
Sandstone spires crowned by monasteries at Meteora, then a pause at Litochoro beneath Mount Olympus, and on to Thessaloniki for mezze and a seaside glow.
- Drive
- ~3.5 hrs
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day19 Halkidiki day trip: Kassandra and Port Glarokavos Kassandra, Port Glarokavos, Thessaloniki
A carefree beach window: the Kassandra peninsula’s coastal drive and a lagoon swim at Port Glarokavos, then back to Thessaloniki for a final Greek feast in Ladadika.
- Drive
- Halkidiki day trip
- Meals
- None included
Tonight · Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki boutique hotel (to confirm)
Day20 Thessaloniki farewell and departure Thessaloniki
A gentle finale, the White Tower and waterfront, markets and Byzantine corners, before your transfer to the airport and departure from northern Greece’s cultural capital.
- Drive
- Departure
- Meals
- None included
- Tonight
- -
Practical information
How do you get there and back?
- Starts
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Ends
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Flights
- Not included. International flights into Zagreb and out of Thessaloniki are not included.
- On the ground
- Self-drive insured rental car across four countries, including the Hvar and Mljet car ferries. Local guides meet you at the major stops.
- Borders and visas
- Travellers from the EU, USA, UK and Australia do not need a visa for Croatia, Montenegro, Albania or Greece. On other passports, contact us before booking and we will check the requirements for your nationality.
Who is this trip for? Graded moderate
Each scale runs 1 to 5, from very easy to demanding.
- Difficulty
- ModerateLevel 3 of 5. Cobbled old towns and short walks at viewpoints and sites, a couple of island car ferries and some longer driving days. No demanding hikes are required; the Theth valley walk is optional.
- Pace
- BalancedLevel 3 of 5
Good for. It suits couples, photographers and food lovers who want a lot of the Balkans in one journey without sitting on a coach, and who like the idea of a new place most nights with a calm two-night finish. It works for confident, curious travellers happy to drive in four countries, take a couple of car ferries, and cross borders with the paperwork we prepare for you. First-timers get the headline sights of all four countries; return visitors get the connective tissue in between.
Not for you if if you would rather not drive across borders or handle island ferries, you can still do this trip by adding a private driver or a driver-guide, or take it as a small group or fully guided private tour. If you prefer a single base with day trips, this is not that trip, since you move forward most nights. And twenty days is a real commitment; if you want a shorter taste, our Albania self-drive tours cover one country in 8 to 11 days.
Can be adjusted for guests with physical limitations - tell us at booking and we arrange ground-floor rooms and gentler walking where possible.
What is included in the €3,300 price?
Included in the price
- 19 nights in carefully selected 3 & 4-star boutique hotels along the route
- Daily breakfast, plus 8 must-try regional gastronomic experiences including farm-to-table meals
- New rental car suitable for your group size, fully insured (car + liability), no deposit required
- Local licensed guides at the major destinations, in your preferred language where available
- Island car-ferry crossings on the route (Hvar and Mljet)
- Entrance tickets to the museums, castles, archaeological sites and national parks listed in the itinerary
- The experiences clearly listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 local support across all four countries: hotel contacts, guide meeting points, border and route advice
- Personalized itinerary with route planning, hotel details, ferry timings and meeting points
- All local taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flights (into Zagreb, out of Thessaloniki)
- Fuel, parking, tolls and traffic fines (not included in the self-drive version unless you add a driver or driver-guide)
- One-way rental drop-off fee and cross-border surcharges, where applicable
- Personal travel insurance (not included, strongly recommended)
- Personal expenses, drinks not in the listed meals, and tips
- Optional activities and entrance tickets not listed in the itinerary
- Visa fees, if any
- Single supplement for solo travellers wanting a private room throughout (amount confirming)
Dietary needs. Vegetarian and other dietary needs are catered for with advance notice.
Entry fees. Entrance fees to the museums, castles, archaeological sites and national parks listed in the itinerary are included.
Optional extras
Add them in the booking box, or tell us when you enquire.
Private driver (no guiding)Handles all driving across four borders and the ferries; local guides still meet you at the stops. Includes fuel, tolls, parking and taxes.€2,000 per trip
English driver-guidePrivate transport and an English driver-guide for the whole journey, plus fuel, tolls and parking. Specialist local guides still included at heritage sites.€4,000 per trip
Driver-guide (Spanish, French, German or other)The whole journey in your chosen language, subject to availability.€4,800 per trip
Hotel comfort / superior upgradePer person per day. Step up to superior rooms where available.€40 pp
Hotel luxury / boutique upgradePer person per day. In remote areas this means the best available property there.€150 pp
Half board (breakfast + one meal)Per person per day.€22 pp
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)Per person per day.€44 pp
Theth mountain hike with a local guide3300
Bay of Kotor boat tripOn request
Wine, olive oil or raki tastingOn request
Extra nights in Dubrovnik, Ksamil or ThessalonikiOn request
Price per person by travellers and rooms
| Travellers | Rooms | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | 1 single | €4,950 |
| 2 travellers | 1 double/twin | €3,300 |
| 2 singles | €3,795 | |
| 3 travellers | 1 triple | €2,640 |
| 1 double/twin + 1 single | €2,805 double/twin · €3,300 single | |
| 4 travellers | 1 triple + 1 single | €2,475 triple · €3,135 single |
| 2 double/twin | €2,640 | |
| 1 double/twin + 2 singles | €2,640 double/twin · €3,135 single | |
| 5 travellers | 1 triple + 1 double/twin | €2,475 triple · €2,640 double/twin |
| 1 triple + 2 singles | €2,475 triple · €3,135 single | |
| 2 double/twin + 1 single | €2,640 double/twin · €3,135 single | |
| 6 travellers | 2 triples | €2,310 |
| 1 triple + 1 double/twin + 1 single | €2,310 triple · €2,475 double/twin · €2,970 single | |
| 3 double/twin | €2,475 | |
| 2 double/twin + 2 singles | €2,475 double/twin · €2,970 single | |
| 7 travellers | 2 triples + 1 single | €2,310 triple · €2,970 single |
| 1 triple + 2 double/twin | €2,310 triple · €2,475 double/twin | |
| 1 triple + 1 double/twin + 2 singles | €2,310 triple · €2,475 double/twin · €2,970 single | |
| 3 double/twin + 1 single | €2,475 double/twin · €2,970 single | |
| 8 travellers | 2 triples + 1 double/twin | €2,310 triple · €2,475 double/twin |
| 2 triples + 2 singles | €2,310 triple · €2,970 single | |
| 1 triple + 2 double/twin + 1 single | €2,310 triple · €2,475 double/twin · €2,970 single | |
| 4 double/twin | €2,475 | |
| 3 double/twin + 2 singles | €2,475 double/twin · €2,970 single |
Prices per person, all nights included. Sharing a triple costs a little less per person; a room to yourself costs the single supplement more. Infants up to 2 travel free. For more than 8 people, talk to one of our local experts. Prices shown are for the standard season. The price depends on the season.
Reviews
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✓ Every review from a confirmed bookingI loved Albania, I think it has soo much to see and hopefully it will not change in the next years by over tourism and construction. Inalb team was always available about everything and…
We had a nice experience with this agency. The Balkans have a lot to offer, from the islands like Hvar and Mljet to the mountains in Albania. It's a lot to see in 20…
Before you travel
What to pack
Comfortable walking shoes for cobbled old towns and castle climbs, swimwear for the islands, the Riviera and Ksamil, a light layer for the Lovcen, Theth and Epirus mountain sections, smart-casual clothing for evenings in Dubrovnik and Thessaloniki, sun protection for the coast and islands, a small daypack for daily excursions, cash in Euros and a credit card, your driving licence, plus an International Driving Permit if your licence is non-EU.
Four countries, one line
Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece, Zagreb to Thessaloniki, with no backtracking.
Driving and borders
Four border crossings and two car ferries (Hvar, Mljet); we prepare the car paperwork and cross-border permissions.
One-way rental
You pick the car up in Croatia and drop it in Greece, so a one-way drop-off fee and cross-border surcharge may apply; we confirm this in your quote.
Currency
Croatia, Montenegro and Greece use the Euro; Albania uses the Lek but Euros are widely accepted.
Travel insurance
Not included and strongly recommended.
Health
All four countries are safe destinations for tourists and standard European precautions apply. No special vaccinations are required. Tap water is generally safe in Croatia, Montenegro and Greece; in Albania bottled water is recommended for drinking and is cheap and widely available.
Money and tipping
Croatia, Montenegro and Greece use the Euro; Albania uses the Lek but Euros are widely accepted. A credit card works throughout, so you can travel without exchanging currency. Tips are at your discretion.
Climate and weather
The tour runs April to October. May, June, September and October give the best balance of warm seas, good light and quieter sights; July and August are hottest and busiest on the coast and islands. The Theth section in the Albanian Alps is a summer experience.
FAQs
What does self-drive mean on a four-country trip like this?
You drive your own fully insured rental car between stops instead of riding a group bus, and a local licensed guide meets you at each major destination for the castle, old town or park. You decide when to leave and where to linger. We handle the route notes, border paperwork, ferry timings and hotel details, and we are reachable 24/7 the whole way.
Can I really drive across Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece in one rental car?
Yes, but it needs the right paperwork, which we arrange: cross-border permission for the car, a green card for insurance, and the correct documents at each border. Because you pick the car up in Croatia and drop it in Greece, a one-way drop-off fee and cross-border surcharge usually apply, and we confirm exactly how that is handled in your quote so there are no surprises at the desk.
Are the island ferries included, and do I take the car across?
The route uses car ferries to reach Hvar and Mljet, so the car comes with you, and we build the ferry timings into your day-by-day plan. The ferry crossings are included in your package.
Is fuel included?
No. In the self-drive version you pay for fuel, parking and tolls directly. If you add a private driver or driver-guide, fuel, tolls and parking are covered in that add-on.
Will a guide travel with me the whole time?
In the self-drive version, local guides meet you in the destinations you visit; they do not travel between countries with you unless you add a driver-guide. If you want a host for the whole journey, add an English or other-language driver-guide, or take the trip as a small group or fully guided private tour.
How much driving is there each day?
It varies. Some days are short hops with plenty of time at one town; others, like the island and border days, are longer. The route is designed to move forward only, never backtrack, and to pair the longest transfers with the most scenic roads. We send realistic drive times with your plan.
Does it have to be self-drive?
No. The same itinerary runs as a small group tour or as a fully private guided trip with a driver-guide throughout. Tell us which you prefer and we quote that version.
When is the best time to go?
April to October. May, June, September and October give the best balance of warm sea, good light and quieter sights; July and August are hottest and busiest on the coast and islands. The Albanian Alps section at Theth is a summer experience.
Is there a single supplement?
The price is for two people sharing. Solo travellers wanting a private room throughout pay a single supplement, which we will confirm for the 20-day route.
How much does the 20-day self-drive Balkan tour cost?
The tour costs from €3,300 per person, two sharing, with a 30% deposit to book and the balance due 30 days before the trip. That covers 19 nights in 3 and 4-star boutique hotels, daily breakfast plus 8 full-course gastronomic experiences including farm-to-table meals, a local expert guide, entrance tickets to the museums, castles and national parks on the itinerary, all transfers, and 24/7 local support. International flights, travel insurance and personal expenses are extra.
Cancellation and refunds
A 30% deposit secures your booking. The remaining balance is due 1 month (30 days) before departure. The 30% deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel, the remaining balance paid is refunded in full 30 days or more before departure, 70% is refunded 15–29 days before departure, 50% is refunded 1–14 days before departure, and no refund is given on the departure day or for a no-show. For a valid reason, you may request to reschedule your multi-day tour at least one month before departure. Rescheduling is free of charge, subject to availability and approval by InAlb. We strongly recommend travel insurance.
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Every review
4.751 reviewsUnsere Reise durch Albanien war geau geplant und zuverlässig durchgeführt; trotz der Planung war immer Platz für Unvorhergesehenes und Besonderes, von der Wassermelone am Strassenrand bis zur Kirche mit Grundmauern aus dem 6. Jahrhundert. Unser Guide war informativ, unterhaltsam, und ausserdem ein sicherer und behutsamer Fahrer, so dass wir in fünf Tagen auf Tour sehr viel sehen und geniessen und alles danach in ein paar Tagen am Meer verdauen konnten.
✓ Martin Hiller
Las vacaciones en Albania han sido positivas. La responsable local, Mira, siempre atenta a cualquier imprevisto y ha solucionarlo con prontitud. El chofer y las guías de cada zona han sido de 10, ninguna pega. Si tuviera que poner algo a mejorar sería que se aseguren de losrestaurantes que recomiendan, porque ha habido marcadas diferencias, unos muy buenos y otros muy malos, pero esto puede depender de diversos factores agenos a la agencia. Nuestra valoración del travbajo de Inalb ha sido muy positivo.
✓ FELIPE
Hotel di Tirana troppo modesto e scomodo, gli hotel in zone marine con pessime spiagge private, automobile troppo piccola
✓ Rosella
Herzlichen Dank an Elvira und das Team von der lokalen Agentur für einen tollen Albanien-Urlaub. Von der ersten Kontaktaufnahme über die Planung bis zur Durchführung war alles hervorragend. Wir haben in den zwei Wochen wunderschöne Landschaften und Städte gesehen, unsere Unterkünfte waren sehr gut ausgesucht, oft direkt im Zentrum, mit einer besonderen Atmosphäre.
✓ Monika & Albert Kopp
Avrei dato volentieri cinque stelle ma il pernottamento nell'ultimo hotel (*********) ha rovinato la perfezione del viaggio. Il programma, gli altri hotel e la professionalità della guida hanno superato le mie aspettative.
✓ Federico
Es hat alles super geklappt und war bestens organisiert. Die Hotels waren super ausgewählt. Bei Fragen unterwegs haben wir immer schnell Hilfe durch die Agentur **** bekommen.
✓ Bokatina
Die Reise war toll. Sara hat uns eine perfekt Reise unter unserem Motto "Land und Leute kennenlernen & Erholung" zusammengestellt. Es war alles bestens organisiert. Die Unterkünfte waren toll. Wir haben uns bestens bezreut gefühlt. Yili hat uns vor Ort sehr gut betreut. Wir empfehlen Evaneous auf jeden Fall weiter.
✓ Christine
Von der Planung bis zur Abreise war die Betreuung exzellent. Auf individuelle Wünsche bei der Planung der Reise wurde eingegangen.
✓ Frank Richter
Elvira in der regionalen Agentur in Tirana spricht perfekt deutsch und war immer erreichbar, vor und während der Reise. Geduldig und immer freundlich, quasi 'kundenorientiert'. Fragen stellten wir per Email/App oder WhatsApp, der Rückruf erfolgte umgehend i.d.R. telefonisch durch Elvira oder per Mail, sehr unkompliziert und komfortabel. Die Tour wurde nach unseren Wünschen (Route, Hotels) geplant und ggf. angepasst. Wir hatten vor Ort einen Auffahrunfall, wurde alles über Elvira perfekt abgewickelt, völlig stressfrei für uns. Da in Albanien hohe Roaminggebühren anfallen, war ein modernes Smartphone im Reisepreis enthalten, so dass wir immer kostenloses Internet hatten, wichtig auch für Google-Map. Also für die Agentur 5 Sterne, Albanien natürlich noch nicht der touristische Standard wie in der EU (z.B. bei den Hotels, aber alle mit Klima und sauber), suoerfreundliche Menschen, Free WiFi in jedem Hotel/Restaurant, viel bessere Straßen als erwartet, Essen frisch, lecker und preiswert, entgegen der gängigen Reiseführerhinweise überall Geldautomaten (Elvira wusste das natürlich), Schulenglisch reicht für die Verständigung. Also wer Rahmenbedingungen wie in Italien oder Griechenland für weniger Geld haben möchte und seine 'deutschen' Ansprüche anpasst, sollte unbedingt schnell nach Albanien reisen, die touristische, preisliche Annäherung wird schnell kommen. Übrigens fühlten wir uns absolut sicher (Stichwort 'Mafia'), keine Diebstähle, viel Polizei, überwiegend mit dem Blitzen der albanischen Fahrer beschäftigt. Verkehr chaotisch wie überall im Süden, aber alle sind vorsichtig und aufmerksam, einfach 'mitschwingen', Langsamfahrer werden nicht angehupt, aber wild überholt. Erste Ladesäulen für E-Autos habe ich auch gesichtet, fahren auch viele E-Taxen in den größeren Städten.
✓ Stefan
Elvira hat das ganz wunderbar organisiert, da gibt es nichts hinzuzufügen.
✓ Ludger Ernst
Flexibler und netter Kontakt im Vorfeld, sehr gute Planung, hervorragender Service vor Ort. Perfekt!
✓ Kvarnby folkhögskola/Schweden
Todo fue muy bien sólo creo que las explicaciones del guia deberían ser un poco menos detalladas
✓ Rafael
Sind das zweite mal mit der Agentur gereist. Habe die Reise mit der Elvira individuell geplant und so haben wir die Reise mit dem Besten albanischen Reiseführer, Ermal Serjani, durchgeführt. Die Reise war wieder ein absolutes Highlight. Top Sehenswürdigkeiten, tolle Landschaften, viel Action, nette Albaner und jeden Tag sensationelles Essen. Man kann es nicht so beschreiben, weil man es erleben muss....aber eins kann ich sagen ....meine Reisegruppe und ich wir lieben Albanien...und wir werden ein 3.mal kommen
✓ Andreas Horn
War eine gelungene Reise durch das ganze Land.Ladi war ein Super Reiseleiter wir waren wie Freunde Unterwegs.Sehr viel Kontakt zu der Bevölkerung.Super Essen.
✓ Michael
Die Organisation war super, herzliches Dankeschön dafür.
✓ Angela
Excelente organización. Excelente guía/conductor. Excelente planificación. Muy contentos. Muy satisfechos
✓ Xabier
Un viaje por Albania, un país extraordinaria, sus gentes, sus paisajes su comida, y Alketa nuestro contacto en la agencia de Albania ha sido fantástica, un 10 para ella.
✓ JOSE VICENTE MATEU
We had a nice experience with this agency. The Balkans have a lot to offer, from the islands like Hvar and Mljet to the mountains in Albania. It's a lot to see in 20 days but they organize it well.
✓ Matteo
We had a nice experience in Albania
✓ Anna
I loved Albania, I think it has soo much to see and hopefully it will not change in the next years by over tourism and construction. Inalb team was always available about everything and we met many really welcoming people.
✓ Mohammed
Wir sind begeistert von Albanien als Reiseland und möchten definitiv wieder kommen. Bislang haben wir selten so freundliche und herzliche Gastgeber kennen gelernt. Die albanische Küche konnte uns absolut überall überzeugen und toll fanden wir auch die abwechslungsreichen Landschaften von Berge bis Meer. Besonders gefallen hat uns die Stadt Berat, das Mittagessen in einem Privathaus in den Bergen bei Gjirokastra oder auch das Frühstück mit Blick aufs Meer in Saranda. Die Agentur hat tolle Arbeit geleistet. Die Route war perfekt für uns und jede der ausgewählten Unterkünfte hatte ihre eigenen Charme (wir würden in allen wieder übernachten). Vor Ort wurde auf unsere Wünsche schnell reagiert und zum Beispiel sofort eine Alternative organisiert, als ein Programmpunkt saisonbedingt nicht mehr möglich. Super Service! Der Stadtverkehr in Tirana am Ende unserer Reise hat uns ziemlich herausgefordert. Aber hier konnten wir den Mietwagen früher abgeben und wurden dann am Abreisetag mit dem Taxi zum Flughafen gebracht. Für uns eine tolle Lösung, die uns einiges an Stress eingespart hat.
✓ ASilva
Durres - Berat - Gjirokaster - Saranda - Vlore - Tirana. Selbstfahrer mit vorab gebuchten Hotels d.
✓ Herr Eduard
es war alles perfekt
✓ christian
Albania es un país precioso, al igual que Macedonia del Norte. La agencia organizó el viaje de maravilla. Los guías fueron excelentes, con un profundo conocimiento de la historia, amables, atentos y pacientes. El guía, que también fue nuestro conductor, fue espectacular en todos los sentidos.
✓ Los Balcanes son muy hermosos, con paisajes preciosos y gente muy amable. Son muy seguros y no hay delincuencia. Merece la pena visitarlos.
This was my first time in the Balkans and it blew me away. Albanias castles, Kosovos Ottoman towns, Macedonias lakes and Greeces monasteries it felt like four trips in one. The guides really cared, always pointing out little details like roadside bunkers or market foods. Best memory: singing with locals in Prizren over dinner.
✓ Emma
We opted for a private tour and our guide was worth his weight in gold. He made the 20 days completely seamless. He knew all the best scenic spots for photos, like the viewpoints over the Vikos Gorge and the panoramic stop at Llogara Pass. Having him navigate the border crossings and the winding roads in the Albanian Alps to Theth took all the stress away.
✓ Daniel
We'd seen photos of Meteora, but standing there at sunset? Different level. Our days started around 8:30 and the guide gave a quick "what to wear/bring" heads-up the night before (very helpful for Meteora's dress code). Hotels were mostly central, Ohrid was two minutes from the lake, Prizren had mountain views. Loved the ferry on Koman Lake and coffee with locals in Berat. One long border day, but the driver kept breaks sane.
✓ Logan
Die Reise war sehr gut zusammengestellt, alles hat geklappt, alle Hotels wussten Bescheid. Am schönsten war, dass wir für die Zeit der Reise ein Smartphone mit albanischer SIM-Karte bekommen haben, so dass wir beim Autofahren ohne zusätzliche Roamingkosten navigieren konnten
✓ Frank
Unsere Reise wurde sorgfältig gemäß unseren Vorstellungen geplant. Unser Fahrer Ladi war unterwegs sehr umsichtig und hat die Besonderheiten seines Land unterhaltsam erklärt - herzlichen Dank! Wir haben uns bei ihm von Beginn an wohlgefühlt - auch weil er unsere speziellen Bedürfnisse schnell erkannt hat und sie auch immer wieder erfüllt hat.
✓ Johannes & Monika
Muy bien. Nuestra guía Macu y el chofer Neri, estupendos
✓ Carmen
Wir haben Albanien auf unsere Weise individuell entdecken können - mit der Sicherheit einer guten Planung und verlässlichen Betreuung vor Ort durch ******* im Rücken. Das Land ist wunderschön und fassettenreich! Die Menschen begegnen einem offen und sehr freundlich, meist sogar herzlich. Die Organisiation hat bestens geklappt, auch auf spontane Änderungen durch Wetter o.ä. wurde sehr professionell reagiert. Auch nachts um 4 Uhr war ******* sofort für uns da, als das Taxishuttle zum Airport sich verspätete. Rundum eine tolle Betreuung!
✓ Anika und Maik
Martins Agentur hat alles wunderbar organisiert. Der Mietwagen stand gleich am Terminal bereit und ich wurde bereits von einem Mitarbeiter der Mietwagen-Firma empfangen, der mir auch die Simkarte übergab. Das war wirklich praktisch ebenso wie der Umstand, dass die Telefonnummer offenbar bereits an die Unterkünfte weitergegeben worden war. Die Unterkünfte entsprachen meinen Vorstellungen und dem vorgegebenen Preisniveau. Auch hatte Martin schöne Restaurants und Menüs mit traditionellen albanischen Essen für mich herausgesucht. Auch die Kommunikation im Vorfeld war freundlich, zuverlässig und schnell, kurzum: so wie man es sich wünscht.
✓ Stefan
il viaggio è stato per noi una piacevole sorpresa il fatto di essere stati vicini e tra la gente del paese ci ha permesso di vedere come effettivamente si vive in Albania e di conoscerne la gente che abbiamo trovato molto affabile e cordiale. possiamo dire che il tutto è stato programmato molto bene forse due sole pecche...i tempi morti come abbiamo già detto e la visita alle piscine termali che se fossimo stati messi a conoscenza avremmo potuto prepararci e godere di un bellissimo bagno mentre ci siamo dovuti accontentare di guardare
✓ giuseppe
Albania es un país muy montañoso y bueno para viajar. Es muy seguro. La gente no está habituada al turismo y deben aprender bastante del trato al cliente. Los precios no son caros comparados con España. La parte norte del país es espectacular y el ambiente en las las playas del sud un poco como el de aquí pero bastante más sucias. Pasamos unos días geniales en familia.
✓ Susana
Todo funcionó muy bien
✓ Sin comentarios
El vehículo viejo, el guía muy bueno, la comida mala
✓ PATRICIA
Diese Reise war perfekt organisiert, die Auswahl der Unterkünfte hat uns sehr gefallen und wir waren überwältigt von der Schönheit dieses Landes namens Albanien. Besonderer Dank geht an Elvira von der lokalen Agentur.
✓ Steffen Tolle
La organización, puntualidad, atención personalizada y sobretodo el profesionalismo del guía-chófer asignado.
✓ Alvaro M. R.
Excellent chauffeur, prévenant et serviable, indispensable pour les longs trajets aux paysages somptueux. Belles découvertes.seul désappointement le dernier hotel à Ohrid, beaucoup trop loin du centre, trot tôt pour profiter du bord du lac, piscine encore fermée.nous aimons pouvoir sortir à pied ce qui était possible dans les autres destinations.
✓ Maud zurich
Reise wurde auf unsere Bedürfnisse, Angaben und Wünschen individuell zusammengestellt. Auch Änderungen während der Reise war möglich. Der Kontakt zum Reisebüro war hervorragend und wir fühlten uns sehr gut aufgehoben.
✓ Yvette
This was our first vacation in Albania and chatgpt suggested we book with inalb. The organization and communication with team leave no room for criticism. They accommodate requests, and the contact persons are available before, during, and after the stay and respond immediately. And the booking process is even easier than at some travel agencies. Our two Airbnb apartments were absolutely amazing, with a view from the bed. I was a little skeptical at first because this type of booking was new to me, but in the end, our expectations were completely exceeded. I highly recommend Inalb.
✓ Lara
Ha sido un viaje muy bonito, mediante el cual pude conoce un poco de los Balcanes del lado oeste como algunas ciudades muy antiguas que guardan, todavía sus callejones angostos, otras que tienen una vista muy bonita al Adriático y otras con vestigios romanos muy interesantes En general un viaje muy ilustrativo
✓ Antigüedad que ilustra y destina belleza
La atencion por parte de la agencia durante el viaje y la organización
✓ Laura
Es war eine erlebnisreiche und interessante Reise! Sehr zu empfehlen!
✓ Katrin Mader
La experiencia de viajar por Albania ha resultado muy reconfortante. El albanés es un pueblo acogedor y amable, y su territorio, rico en patrimonio natural y cultural, no deja de sorprender en cada uno de sus diferentes destinos. Visto el resultado, contar con la agencia ha sido un acierto. Megi, el agente local, siempre ha estado atento, organizando perfectamente el viaje. Arnold, un magnífico guía y una compañía de lujo durante toda la estancia, personal y profesionalmente. Y los conductores han hecho que el recorrido del viaje sea una experiencia segura. Albania enamora por muchas razones y bien merece descubrirlas.
✓ Ireneo
Top Locations. Sehr gute Betreuung während der Reise.
✓ Remo&Iris
Sehr gute Auswahl an Orten Hotels etc. passend zu unseren Wünschen. Abholung am Flughafen und Mietwagenübernahme/Rückgabe ohne Probleme
✓ PeterH
I enjoyed every day and place
Every day had a lot to offer, well selected hotels, great guides and intructors, meals where amaaaaazing.
✓ Maria Garcia
If you want to see a lot in a short time, this is the trip
This itinerary is a whirlwind in the best possible way. Four countries in 14 days sounds like a lot, but the logistics were so smooth that it never felt stressful. Crossing the borders was seamless, and everything was planned out. One day you're in the mountains of Albania, the next you're exploring monasteries in Greece. It's perfect if you have limited vacation time but an ambitious wish list
✓ Jonas Weber
Took our teens and they actually put their phones down!
We were a bit nervous about taking our kids (15 and 17) on a tour with so much history, but they had a great time. They were surprisingly fascinated by the Cold War history at Bunk'Art 2 in Tirana and loved exploring the massive castle in Gjirokastër. The boat trip through Matka Canyon was also a huge hit. The pacing was great never too rushed, so we didn't have to drag them from place to place. A successful family trip!
✓ Alfonso Alcatara Mendez
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