Detail
| 28 Nov 1912 | Independence declared |
| Marine park | Karaburun to Sazan, established 2010 |
| Nearby | Llogara pass; start of the Riviera |
Research by ARBËR, the Living Museum of Albania. Published facts are verified or presented as open debate.
Getting to Vlorë from Tirana
- By road
- 156 km
- Drive each way
- 2 h 30 min
- Time there
- 2 h
Vlorë works as a day trip from Tirana with a private driver: door-to-door pick-up, stops wherever you like, back the same evening.
Vlorë: questions travellers ask
What is Vlorë known for?
Where Ismail Qemali raised the flag and declared Albanian independence on 28 November 1912. Also the gateway to the Karaburun to Sazan marine park.
How far is Vlorë from Tirana?
About 156 km by road, roughly 2 h 30 min each way by car. Tour Alb drives it door to door from anywhere in Tirana in a private vehicle, and the driver waits while you explore.
Can you visit Vlorë as a day trip from Tirana?
Yes. With about 2 h 30 min of driving each way and 2 h on the ground, Vlorë fits into one day from Tirana. A private driver makes it easy: pick-up at your door, stops wherever you like, and back the same evening.
How do I get to Vlorë without renting a car?
Book a private trip with a driver. Tour Alb runs Apollonia · Vlorë · Riviera from Tirana, door to door, with no shared groups and no fixed timetable. Or build your own route that includes Vlorë.
