Tirana and Korce in June

I am beginning to plan a trip for this coming June to Tirana and Korce with my 75 year old mother. She is a US citizen of Albanian parents, both from Korce, and has longed to visit her parents homeland for years. This June we will do it!

I am interested in your thoughts about hotels in either or both cities that would be comfortable for Mom (I am considering the Diplomat in Tirana and the Regency in Korce).

Also, getting to Korce. What are your thoughts? I have read that the bus trip is 3-4 hours. Would a rented car or a private driver make better sense and be quicker? I lived in Macedonia for a while on %26#39;06 and rented cars often, but don%26#39;t know if the driivng is as safe in Albania as it is in Macedonia.

Any thoughts or ideas or recommendations will be most appreciated. Thanks and Happy New Year.

Beth

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Hi Beth.

Last summer I visited both Tirane and Korce.

In Tirana, you might also consider staying at the Tirana International Hotel, since it%26#39;s right in the center of the city. When you go to Korce, check out Grand Hotel which is also in the center of the city.

As far as getting to Korce from Tirana, I wouldn%26#39;t recommend traveling by bus. It will probably take 5-6 hours. I do suggest however that you get there by %26quot;TAXI%26quot; (Minivans), which take about 4 hours. You have to share it with other people though. They usually stop somewhere halfway there to eat and/or fuel.

I hope you and your mother have a great trip.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Redi

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Hi Beth!

I would rather reccomend renting a car with a driver seen the age of your mom! Much more comfortable even though a bit more expencive...

Contact albaniantrip.com and they will set up everything from the most comfortable and nice hotels to the trip to Korca...

Regards and a lot of fun in Albania...

Tom

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