7 days · Tirana + Berat + Riviera
Albania in 7 days
Albania in 7 days: Tirana + Berat + Riviera. Capital, stone city and Ionian coast without transfer overload.
Capital, stone and sea
In 7 days: Tirana (1–2) + Berat (1–2) + Riviera (3–4). Don’t stack Shkodër + Theth + Ksamil + Gjirokastër + Tirana — distances deceive.
When
May–Jun / Sep
Ideal shoulder: pleasant sea, fewer crowds than August, roads open.
Jul–Aug
Beach peak; book Riviera early. Tirana heat; serious siestas.
Nov–Mar
Many coast hotels closed; Tirana + Berat + food shine; cold sea.
Budget / day
€30–80
Hotel
€12–30
Food
€10–40
Bus/taxi
€55–140
Total
7 days
Practical
Getting around
Intercity vans/buses; rental car speeds up Riviera. Llogara: curves — don’t drive tired.
Where to stay
Tirana: Blloku · Berat: Mangalem · Riviera: Himara/Dhermi (not only packed Ksamil).
Cash & pace
Lek cash outside big cities; book beach in summer. Don’t underestimate road times.
Food
Byrek · tavë · seafood on coast · raki with judgment. Fergesa > generic tourist menu.
Tips
One night in Berat
Castle at sunset and the lit town are worth the detour.
All of Albania in a week
Albanian Alps and the north deserve another trip. Here: centre + coast.
Riviera base
Himara or Dhermi often balance beach and calm better than Ksamil-only at peak.
Beaches only, zero context
Tirana + Berat give the contrast that makes the Riviera memorable.
Checklist
Albania on TripMatches
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