The Adriatic Riviera: Albania & Montenegro
7 Days, Private JourneyA private week pairing Albania’s northern coast with the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and the walled towns of Montenegro — two distinct coastlines within a single, unhurried loop.
Where Albania’s coast is wild and largely undeveloped, Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor is one of Europe’s most photographed stretches of water — mountains dropping directly into a fjord-like bay lined with medieval towns. This journey links the two, crossing the border by private vehicle so the transition happens on your own schedule rather than a coach timetable.
From Shkodër, the route follows the coast into Montenegro, taking in the walled town of Kotor, the sculpted lanes of Budva’s old town, and the island-hotel of Sveti Stefan from its viewpoint, before returning south through Ulcinj’s long sand beaches back into Albania. It is a week that trades a single country for a genuinely regional perspective on the Adriatic.
- The Bay of Kotor, both by boat and from its mountain viewpoint
- The medieval old towns of Kotor and Budva
- Sveti Stefan’s island-hotel, viewed from its coastal overlook
- The Venetian architecture of Ulcinj’s old town
- Lake Shkodër and Rozafa Castle
- A private border crossing with no group logistics
Day by Day
Your Journey
01Arrival & Shkodër
Private transfer from Tirana to Shkodër. Evening visit to Rozafa Castle for sunset views over Lake Shkodër.
02Crossing into Montenegro
A scenic private drive north along Lake Shkodër, crossing the border into Montenegro and continuing to Kotor.
03The Bay of Kotor
A full day exploring Kotor’s walled old town, a boat trip across the bay, and the switchback drive to Kotor’s panoramic viewpoint.
04Budva & Sveti Stefan
Drive south along the coast to Budva’s old town, with a stop at the coastal overlook above the island-hotel of Sveti Stefan.
05Return to the Albanian Coast
Continue south, crossing back into Albania via Ulcinj, with time on Ulcinj’s long sand beaches before reaching your coastal hotel.
06At Leisure on the Coast
A full day at leisure to swim, walk the coastline, or simply rest before the return journey.
07Return to Tirana & Departure
Private transfer back to Tirana International Airport for your onward flight.
Inclusions
What's Covered
Everything below is arranged, booked and paid for before you arrive — the rest is listed just as plainly.
Included
7 items- Private transportation throughout in a premium vehicle (Audi A8, Mercedes S-Class, or Mercedes V-Class)
- A dedicated, licensed multilingual guide-driver for the full journey, across both countries
- Fuel, road tolls, Green Card insurance, and all border crossing logistics
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
- 6 nights in boutique hotels, including breakfast daily
- A boat trip across the Bay of Kotor
- Rozafa Castle and Lake Shkodër
Not Included
4 items- International flights
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Anything here can usually be added to your journey. Just ask
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A Glimpse of the Journey
Why This Journey
What Makes This Journey Different
A private border crossing, no group logistics
Crossing from Albania into Montenegro happens in your own vehicle with your own guide-driver — no coach transfers, no waiting on a group’s paperwork.
Kotor Bay from the water and from above
Time built in for both a boat trip across the bay and the switchback drive up to the Kotor viewpoint overlooking the entire fjord.
Two countries, one continuous narrative
The itinerary is built as a single arc rather than two disconnected halves — your guide-driver stays with you the entire week, across the border and back.
Handpicked stays on both coasts
A boutique hotel in Shkodër, a historic property inside Kotor’s old town walls, and a coastal hotel in Ulcinj — each chosen for character over chain-hotel convenience.
Route
Where You'll Be, Day by Day
Tirana International AirportKotor, Montenegro
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Price on Request
Final price depends on group size, season and hotel selection.
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