Things to Do in the Balkans

Seven to ten days suits most first trips if you want the coast and the mountains. A common route runs Tirana, Berat, the Albanian Riviera, then the Accursed Mountains in the north. InAlb runs an 8-day North Alps trip from EUR 1,100 per person.

Late May to June and September to early October give warm sea, open mountain trails and thinner crowds. July and August are the hottest and busiest months on the Riviera.

Albania is still one of the better-value destinations in Europe, though coastal prices in Ksamil and Sarande rose over recent summers. Expect mid-range comfort for less than Greece or Croatia, especially inland and in shoulder season.

Yes. The easiest combinations from Albania are Montenegro, where Shkoder to Kotor is a short drive, plus Kosovo, North Macedonia and Ohrid, and Corfu or Meteora in Greece. We design these as Balkan routes from Albania.

Not always. Cities and main coastal towns connect by bus and furgon, but the Alps and the quieter Riviera stretches are far easier with a driver or a private tour.

Yes, Albania is a safe destination in 2026, with low violent crime and welcoming hosts. The main practical risks are mountain roads and busy summer driving, which a local driver removes.