Greece to Dolomites
I suggest the Albanian Coast, especially in May or September. Enter Albania from Greece at Qafe Bota. Enjoy the tiny ferry across the Vivari Channel at Butrint. Tour the excellent ruins at Butrint. North to Saranda. Make a side trip to Gjirokaster, taking in the "Blue Eye" spring along the way. Return to Saranda head north along the coast road through Piqeras, Bunec, Borshi, Qeparo, Himara, Vuno, Jale, Dhermi, Palasa. Up and over the Qafe Llogara pass. South back over the pass. North again over the pass. (Yes, it's that much fun!) Orikum, Radhime, Vlora. Inland to Berat, north to Rroghozhine, east to Elbasan, north to Tirana (unforgettable road). Then north to Shkoder and exit into Montenegro at the Muriqan crossing enroute to Ulcinj or Bar and up the coast to Budva and Kotor. Then up the Croatian coast.
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