Albania On-road
Highlights
Thessaloniki Area in Greece, Southern part of Albania - Girokastra district and Berat District.
Duration
9 nights, 10 days, 8 riding days
Total Distance
1860 km(1156miles)
from
2,100€
Tour Overview
Epic 10-day motorcycle adventure from Greece to Albania, with 8 exhilarating riding days in the stunning mountains in Valbona, Gjirokastër and Berat region. One of the 2026 hottest destinations in South-Еast Europe where you will experience the famous Albanian mountain roads and discover while navigating picturesque routes, immersing yourself in vibrant culture, and soaking in awe-inspiring landscapes.
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!
But by preference the tour is offered as offroad ride with big adventure bikes, ending the day in fantastic places to rest and share experiences for both onroad and offroad riders. This is the charm of Albania - the escape to its beautiful roads from any view.
The daily route may also be adjusted depending on the track conditions, weather or the overall level of the group.
Minimum 6 attendees per tour.
As an extra to the tour for the comfort of the group we offer additional option for travel of family and friends with our 4 wheel drive or passenger van. This extra can be negotiated additionally depending on the group members.
Tour dates: 20 - 29 April 20266 - 15 May 202612 - 21 September 202623 April - 2 May 202710 - 19 May 2027
- Start/Finish: Thessaloniki
- Accomodation: 4 Star Hotels, 5 Star Hotels, Family villas in the mountains
- Tour dates: Calendar
- Highlights: Thessaloniki Area in Greece, Southern part of Albania - Girokastra district and Berat District.
- Duration: 10 days, 9 nights, 8 riding days
- Guide language: English, Russian,
- Group: 6 - 8 members
- Terrain character: Планини, Панорамни пътища
Day by day schedule:
Day 1. Thessaloniki - arrival.
Arrival in Thessaloniki, the largest city in Northern Greece. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Before dinner, there will be a briefing where you will get acquainted with the KHL Moto Travel team, fellow participants, tour rules and the upcoming route.
Day 2. Thessaloniki, Greece to Pogradec, Albania - 270 km
On the first day of our journey, we will cover a distance of 270 km through the Northern part of Greece toward Lake Ohrid – one of the deepest and oldest sweet water lakes in Europe. The night we spend by the fresh waters and enjoy the scenery.
Day 3. Pogradec to Valbona - 340 km
In the morning, we set off to the Korab Mountain and then Kukes in the heart of the world traveler’s favorite SH22 and SH23 roads, where very often on the hairpins you could see your own license plate… The Day of the marvelous ride, embarking in the beautiful valley of Valbona in the Albanian Alps.
Day 4. Valbona to Lezhe - 210 km
Here we cross the mountain again with a little bit of help… to enjoy the river scenery. Komani lake with its ferry down the river. More of Albania riding and scenery from the boat.
Day 5. Lezhe to Berat - 180 km
On this day we ride close to Albania’s Adriatic Sea coast and will have the chance to explore the valley of Albania. The end point for the day is the town of Berat - the “City of a Thousand Windows” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a city with stunning views and historic architecture.
Day 6. Berat – rest day … or offroad.
Though fitting everything into one day Berat itinerary can feel overwhelming, it is not impossible. That is this day is planned as rest day for the tired on-roaders. For the thrilled to experience more we offer a tour to the mountain Tomorri, also with an option for offroad ride. The peak of the mounting with its short hairpins is e beautiful challenge for motorbike riders – end point is at Tyrbe e Abaz Aliut with its 2400 meters above the sea level.
Day 7. Berat to Vlore - 160 km
The day to enjoy the beautiful Albanian seaside with its crystal-clear waters and stunning sunsets over the Adriatic.
Day 8. Vlore to Kastoria - 311 km
In the morning, we will ride the mountain of Girocaster, where the Roman Bridge, small Albanian villages and beautiful views are waiting for us. It feels like Tuscany with its stone houses and vineyards. And later trough the border back to Greece and its wide paved road to Kastoria lake where we stay for the night.
Day 9. Kastoria to Thessaloniki – 200 km
Slowly coming back to our starting point. The town is famous with its live music places and cozy cafeterias, where people sit, have good coffee, chat and watch others passing by. This is also end close of the tour and a farewell dinner awaits you. This will be an opportunity for you to share your impressions and photos from the journey with KHL Moto travel!!!
Day 10. Day of departure.
Today is your departure day.
What is included in the tour
- Transfer to and from the airport
- Breakfast and dinner
- Lunches while driving
- Escort car
- Motorcycle rental
- Professional guide on a motorcycle
- Tours along the route
- Souvenirs
- Ferry tickets
- Road taxes
- Gasoline (for rental bikes)
- Support vehicle on standby
- 4 Star Hotels, 5 Star Hotels, Family villas in the mountains
Include:
- Airplane tickets
- Personal expenses
- Alcohol and drinks
- Lunches on rest days
Not included:
Tour pricing:
- BMW F 850 GS: 3500 €
- Honda CRF 300 L: 3000 €
- Yamaha XT 660 Z: 3000 €
- Yamaha Tenere 660 3500 €
- BMW GS 1250 3700 €
- BMW GS 1250 Adv 3900 €
- Own motorcycle: 2100€
- Self-guided tour: Price on request
Price per rider:
- Single room: 700€
- Deposit motorcycle BMW GS 1250 Adv: 2000€
- Deposit motorcycle Yamaha XT 660 Z: 1200€
- (The deposit is refundable at 100% upon return of the bike without damage after the end of the tour)