Guided Motorcycle Tour Through Southeast Europe

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Motorcycle Tour Albania – Balkan Round Trip

Your motorcycle tour Albania takes you through 15 days across the Balkan Peninsula: along Albania's coastal roads, up into the Albanian Alps and across Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro. On this guided Balkan round trip, you'll exp...


How long?
15 days
When?
Herbst
Price
€ 3.650 / person

Guided Motorcycle Tour Through Southeast Europe

Your motorcycle tour Albania begins at the starting point near Graz, where you meet your riding team and the German-speaking guide for this Balkan round trip. From there, the tour leads through Slovenia and Croatia toward the Balkans, before the Montenegro and Albania section begins. After the morning briefing, each day continues with the support vehicle and a set hotel route – from Banja Luka along the Adriatic coast to Shkodra, where the Albanian Alps and the ferry across the Koman Reservoir await. In total you cover around 3,600 km before the route brings you safely back to Graz.

Highlights

Adriatic Coastal Roads

The coastal road section takes you through Croatia and Montenegro all the way to Albania. Winding stretches, sea views and changing road surfaces make this leg a genuine riding experience on two wheels along the Adriatic.

Albanian Alps Passes

In the Albanian Alps, freshly paved tarmac, tight switchbacks and wide panoramic views await you. This section of the tour ranks among the most demanding and most scenic days of the entire journey through the mountains.

Shkodra to Saranda

The route from Shkodra to Saranda leads through Peshkopi and Korca to the Albanian Riviera. Along the way you pass mountain villages, Lake Ohrid and Albania's southernmost coastal city with its fresh fish restaurants.

Bosnia-Herzegovina Leg

On the Bosnia-Herzegovina riding stage you pass through Banja Luka, Neum and on the return journey through Mostar with its famous bridge. Two separate stages show you the country before and after your time in Albania.

Koman Reservoir Ferry

The ferry across the Koman Reservoir is a highlight of any motorcycle tour in the Albanian Alps: between sheer rock faces you glide across turquoise water before rough final kilometres lead you down to the landing.

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Itinerary

Stage 1

Day 1–2

Bosnia and Herzegovina

The start of your motorcycle tour Albania takes you from Graz through Slovenia and Croatia to Bosnia-Herzegovina, where the first two nights in Banja Luka and Neum await.

Day 1: Graz – Slovenia – Croatia – Banja Luka
Day 1 · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Day 1: Graz – Slovenia – Croatia – Banja Luka

Your motorcycle tour Albania starts at the departure point near Graz. Through Slovenia and Croatia – this early leg already features winding sections – you reach Banja Luka in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the evening, where a stroll through the old town awaits.
Day 2: Banja Luka – Neum
Day 2 · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Day 2: Banja Luka – Neum

On this stage of the Balkan round trip you cross Bosnia-Herzegovina heading south on quiet country roads. In Neum a swim in the sea refreshes you before the night in the small coastal town on Bosnia's short Adriatic coastline.
Stage 2

Day 3–12

Albania

The centrepiece of your Balkan round trip: ten days exploring Albania from the Adriatic coast near Shkodra through the Albanian Alps to the Riviera in Saranda and the cultural cities of Berat and Tirana.

Day 3: Neum – Croatia – Montenegro – Shkodra
Day 3 · Albania

Day 3: Neum – Croatia – Montenegro – Shkodra

The Adriatic coastal road is a delight: through Croatia and Montenegro this section takes you to Shkodra, Albania's northernmost city, where you check into your hotel for three nights.
Day Trip: Koman Reservoir Ferry
Day 4 · Albania

Day Trip: Koman Reservoir Ferry

Today's programme features the Koman Reservoir ferry. Between high rock faces the route heads inland and back to Shkodra via excellent roads – a highlight of this Southeast Europe motorcycle tour.
Day Trip: Albanian Alps
Day 5 · Albania

Day Trip: Albanian Alps

The Albanian Alps deserve a full day: the tarmac is in places brand new and the curves are a dream. This stage of the Albanian Alps tour stays in the memory for a long time. Third night in Shkodra.
Day 6: Shkodra – Peshkopi
Day 6 · Albania

Day 6: Shkodra – Peshkopi

A final excursion into the Albanian Alps and on to the overnight stop in Peshkopi brings a real curves party with views over rugged mountain ranges. This stage leads deep into the wild north of Albania.
Day 7: Peshkopi – Korca
Day 7 · Albania

Day 7: Peshkopi – Korca

A brief detour into North Macedonia takes you to Lake Ohrid at lunchtime, with views of the Albanian shore. The route then returns to Korca, the cradle of Albanian culture.
Day 8: Korca – Saranda
Day 8 · Albania

Day 8: Korca – Saranda

The Greek border comes close several times today before the route leads to Albania's southernmost city. This stage ends on the Albanian Riviera with fresh fish in the evening.
Day Trip: Southern Albania
Day 9 · Albania

Day Trip: Southern Albania

Culture is not neglected: a visit to Gjirokastra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, impresses as much as the mountain scenery of southern Albania. A guide shows you facets away from the coast. Second night in Saranda.
Day 10: Rest Day by the Sea
Day 10 · Albania

Day 10: Rest Day by the Sea

After a week of riding, today is for relaxing by the sea. The Balkan round trip grants you a free day for swimming, strolling along the promenade and resting before the final stages. Third and last night in Saranda.
Day 11: Saranda – Berat
Day 11 · Albania

Day 11: Saranda – Berat

The first 100 km to the lunch stop are a pleasure of fine road and sea views. The day's highlight is Berat, the City of a Thousand Windows and a UNESCO World Heritage site – a must on any motorcycle tour through Albania.
Day 12: Berat – Tirana
Day 12 · Albania

Day 12: Berat – Tirana

The road to Tirana leads once more through the mountains before you join the city motorway into the centre. A city tour gives you insights into Albania's capital. This Tirana–Berat motorcycle stage ends right in the heart of the city.
Stage 3

Day 13–14

Bosnia and Herzegovina

On the return leg you cross Bosnia-Herzegovina a second time, stopping in Mostar and Bihać.

Day 13: Tirana – Mostar
Day 13 · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Day 13: Tirana – Mostar

The journey home slowly begins: you leave Albania heading towards Bosnia-Herzegovina. This second stage through Bosnia-Herzegovina takes you to Mostar, where an evening walk across the famous bridge awaits.
Day 14 · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Day 14: Mostar – Bihać

Bihać in northwest Bosnia is the last overnight stop of this extraordinary Balkan round trip, before the following day brings the return to Austria. In the evening you relive the highlights of the Balkan motorcycle tour in good company.
Stage 4

Day 15

Austria

The final stage brings you back to Austria, to the starting point of your motorcycle tour Albania near Graz.

Day 15 · Austria

Day 15: Bihać – Graz

Time to say goodbye: with many wonderful memories the route leads back to the tour start near Graz, where your guide brings the group safely to the finish. This marks the end of your motorcycle tour Albania after 15 eventful days on the Balkans.

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Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

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  • 15-day guided motorcycle tour Albania on the finest routes through Southeast Europe
  • German-speaking local guide with own motorcycle from/to tour start near Graz
  • Morning briefing before each daily stage
  • Daily route escort throughout the entire Balkan round trip
  • 14 nights in twin rooms at selected good to top-category hotels (private bathroom)
  • Half board with breakfast and dinner
  • Support vehicle incl. motorcycle trailer or van for your luggage from/to Graz
  • City tours with German-speaking guide in Shkodra and Tirana
  • Rest day by the sea in Saranda
  • Supervised parking at all hotels
  • Customer funds protection in accordance with the EU Package Travel Directive
  • When booked with a rental motorcycle, additionally included:
  • Third-party and comprehensive insurance (excess/deposit €2,000)
  • Unlimited kilometres
  • Vehicle handover on the afternoon before the tour begins

Not included

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  • Ferry tickets for the Koman Reservoir ferry (approx. €30 per person)
  • Meals outside of breakfast and dinner
  • Fuel and oil
  • Toll fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees and tips
  • Everything not listed under the included services
  • Not included but recommended: travel insurance with cancellation cover

Optionally, you can also book this motorcycle tour Albania with a rental motorcycle: available models include the BMW F 750 GS, F 800 GS, R 1250 GS and R 1300 GS. Included in the rental price are third-party and comprehensive insurance (excess/deposit €2,000), unlimited kilometres and vehicle handover on the afternoon before the tour begins.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, riding with your own motorcycle is the standard – you ride from/to Graz on your own bike. Alternatively, various BMW rental motorcycles are available.

The difficulty level is medium to high: motorway sections alternate with tight switchbacks and partly rough stretches. Experience in alpine terrain is recommended.

Yes, a support vehicle with motorcycle trailer or van accompanies the entire Balkan round trip and takes care of your luggage.

The last few kilometres before the ferry landing are rough, but manageable on any road motorcycle. The Koman Reservoir ferry is one of the highlights in the Albanian Alps.
Motourismo rider on a travel enduro

Erlebe deine Motorradreise Albanien jetzt und sichere dir einen der begrenzten Plätze für die nächste Balkan Rundreise!

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