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Home/Destinations/Vlore/Day trips from Vlore
Day trips · Vlore itinerary

Day Trips from Vlore: The Best Itinerary

Vlore sits between the Riviera to the south and old Albania inland, and both are a day trip away. Here are the trips worth taking, with the tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Llogara and the Riviera
  2. 2Himara by boat
  3. 3Berat and Ardenica
  4. 4Apollonia and the lagoon

The Riviera

Over the Llogara pass to Dhermi, Himara and Porto Palermo, with the Blue Eye and Gjirokaster on the longest versions.

Berat

Two hours inland to the castle quarter and the Ottoman houses, usually with the Ardenica monastery on the way.

Apollonia

An hour north to a Greek colony of 588 BC, a Byzantine monastery museum and almost nobody else.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Vlore — prices per person.

3-Day South Albania : Gjirokastra, Blue Eye, Himara, Riviera
Tirana
3-Day South Albania : Gjirokastra, Blue Eye, Himara, Riviera
5.0(18)·3 days
from$549/ person
via Viator
From Vlora : Zvernec, Apollonia and Berat Day Trip Experience
Vlore
From Vlora : Zvernec, Apollonia and Berat Day Trip Experience
5.0(20)·11 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Vlore Private Boat Tour Blue Cave & Grama Bay Adventure
Vlore
Vlore Private Boat Tour Blue Cave & Grama Bay Adventure
5.0(32)·7–8 hours
from$1,029/ person
via Viator
Tandem Paraglading Logara Drimades/Palase Albania
Tirana
Tandem Paraglading Logara Drimades/Palase Albania
5.0(13)·1 hour
from$161/ person
via Viator
Vlorë, Karaburun & Sazan Island Speedboat Tour from Durrës/Golem
Tirana
Vlorë, Karaburun & Sazan Island Speedboat Tour from Durrës/Golem
4.7(26)·8–10 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Water Fun Jet Ski Boats Trips and More in Himara
Himare
Water Fun Jet Ski Boats Trips and More in Himara
5.0(12)·2–3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Vlora Boat Trip To Secret Blue Gem Cave & Grama Bay
Vlore
Vlora Boat Trip To Secret Blue Gem Cave & Grama Bay
5.0(11)·7–8 hours
from$116/ person
via Viator
Private Half Day Boat Sazani Island & Haxhi Aliu Cave
Vlore
Private Half Day Boat Sazani Island & Haxhi Aliu Cave
4.7(10)·4 hours
from$629/ person
via Viator

Day trips from Vlore — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Vlore?
The Albanian Riviera over the Llogara pass — Dhermi, Himara and Porto Palermo — at €45–€85; Berat with the Ardenica monastery inland at around €69; the ruins of Apollonia an hour north; and the Narta lagoon with Zvernec monastery twenty minutes from the city.
Can you get around southern Albania from Vlore without a car?
Furgon minibuses run down the Riviera to Himara and Saranda and inland to Berat, but they are slow, infrequent and unhelpful for anything off the main road. For a single day out, a guided tour or a car with a driver is far more practical.
How much is a day trip from Vlore?
Riviera day tours cost €45–€85 depending on how far south they run, Berat with Ardenica about €69, Himara boat trips to the hidden beaches €35–€45, and hiking days in Llogara National Park €40–€70.

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