1st day (Scutari)
Pick up at Tirana Airport
Driving around 2 hours to Shkoder (Scutari)
It will depend on your flight time
Accommodation in a boutique hotel
Dinner in the pedestrian Shkoder
2d Day (Theth National park)
Breakfast at the hotel
The castle of Shkoder
Lunch by the Lake
After Lunch, we will visit
Marubi photo museum
The Venetian mask factory (the Venetian masks are made in Shkoder
In the afternoon we will drive to Theth National Park
Where we will be accommodated in the heart of the Albanian Alps
3rd Day (Theth National park)
Breakfast at the guesthouse
Theth National Park has so many attractions
So the 4th day will start with a 4×4 adventure to natural baths in Nderlysa.
40 minutes of hiking to reach Blue eye
Swimming in the coldest water in Albania
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Having some rakia so no problem with cold water
Then we’ll have lunch in Nderlysa.
After lunch around a 25-minute 4×4 drive, we can visit a canyon and the waterfall of Theth.
Coming back to the guesthouse to have dinner
4th Day (Valbona Valley)
We will have two groups (if needed)
One group will do a 6-hour hike to reach valbona valley
The other group will drive 4-5 hours with the bus to Valbona
About the hike
Breakfast at the guesthouse early in the morning for a 6-7 hour trek
Your belongings will be carried by mules so just a lightweight backpack you must carry for the trek
by yourself
After 3 hours of hike, e reach the peak and we’ll have a picnic lunch
A break time for pictures and relaxing at 1850m altitude
Then hiking down the mountain to reach Valbona National Park for approximately 2.5-3 hours
5th Day (Shala River)
Breakfast at the guesthouse
A small walk around the village
Driving around 1 hour to reach Firez where we will take the boat to the Shala river
About the Komani Lake trip
The journey itself is almost indescribable; the alpine landscape is dramatic and the turquoise water
is hard to believe. Now and again you can spot tiny cottages and farms, which serve as a stark
reminder of just how many different ways of life still exist in forgotten corners of Europe like this.
The Lake Koman ferry is the epitome of slow travel – you can simply let the scenery change before
you as you sail along the lake. It is pretty magical.
After a wonderful boat ride, we will be accommodated In a wooden hotel by the crystal river of
Shala
6th Day (Kruje)
Breakfast at the guesthouse
Swimming and Kayaking in Shala River
Lunch by the river
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After lunch, we will take the boat to Koman for around 1 hour
Where our bus will be waiting to drive us to Mrizi I Zanave
The best Restaurant in Albania
After an early dinner, we will drive to Kruje where we will be accommodated by the castle
7th Day (Berat)
Breakfast at the Hotel
Exploring Kruje the old bazaar the Castle of Scanderbeg
by midday, we will drive to Berat
Berat is a city part of Unesco
characteristics of the city are the old architecture of the Ottoman windows the narrow streets etc
8th Day (Gjirokaster)
Breakfast at the Hotel
A city tour by midday driving to Gjirokaster
Visiting the castles of Gjirokaster
After we will be accommodated in a boutique hotel
9th Day (Saranda)
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast drive to Sarande for around 1 hour where we will be accommodated for one night
10th Day (Himare)
Breakfast at the Hotel
By midday, we drive to Himare, the heart of the Albanian Riviera
We will be accommodated in a private villa where access to the sea is a walking distance
11th Day (Himare)
Breakfast at the villa
A visit to Porto Palermo beach and the castle
12th Day (Himare)
Breakfast at the villa
A visit to Gjipe beach
13th Day (Vlore)
Breakfast at the villa
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Driving two hours by the coastline of Albania to reach Vlora the city of Independence
Accommodation in a boutique hotel
14th Day (Tirana)
Breakfast at the Hotel
Driving for around 2.5 hours to reach Tirana
We will visit two museums in Tirana and have dinner at Mullixhiu Restaurant
Accommodation in a boutique hotel and an after dinner we will explore the nightlife of Tirana
15th day (airporttransfer)
Breakfast at the hotel and after breakfast depending on your flight when to get to the airport
Included
● Private vehicle transport during the entire trip
● English/Italian-speaking Tour Guide
● Three meals per day for 14 days
● Accommodation for 14 nights
● Museum tickets
● Boat tour in Komani lake & Shala river
● Boat tour in Sarande
● Beach costs in the Riviera (umbrellas etc)
● Drinks of the last night in Tirana
Points of interest
We recommend that you google these places to see pictures
Shkoder city
Skadar Lake
Rozafa castle
Marubi museum
Theth National park
Blue eye Theth
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Grunas Waterfall
Valbona-Theth hike
Komani lake
Shala river
Mrizi i zanave
Krujë
Berat
Gjirokaster
Saranda
Himare
Porto Palermo
Gjipe beach
Dhermi
Llogara national park
Vlore
Tirane
Bunkart Tirana
Notes
The hike is 6 out of 10 so is doable by anyone
In the alps, usually rains in afternoon drips, waterproof jackets should be always on your bags
Albania is usually not vegan-friendly as e eat lots of meat
So you must require vegan meals in advance if it’s needed.