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Duration
Category
Hiking
Difficulty
T3
Support Level
Self-Guided/Drive
Destinations
Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia
Start/Finish
Tirana
Why join this tour?
The right tour for you?
Welcome to Tirana. Your hotel is located in the downtown. There are plenty of attractions, cafes and bars to keep you busy. Founded in 1614, Tirana became the capital of Albania in 1920 and is the main cultural and industrial center of Albania. The city boulevards are marked with fascinating relics of the Ottoman, Italian and communist past.
In the evening, you can have a drink at one of the numerous cafes or trendy bars of the “Blloku” district. The most animated quarter of the city lies at the place where before the democratic changes it was not allowed for the public to enter as it was inhabited only by the higher leadership.
The price includes:
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Tirana
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
After the pickup from your hotel in Tirana, begins the journey towards Kosovo, up to the starting point of our hike.
Starting at the monastery of the holy archangels near the city of Prizren, the trail begins ascending steeply, passing through a small village, until it reaches its maximum altitude at around 1000m above sea level. From there, we will descend to the fortress of Prizren, on a gentle trail that runs through forests. The descent continues up to the city, where you will have some free time to explore it by yourself.
In the afternoon the journey continues in the direction of Prishtinë, where dinner and accommodation are provided.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Prishtinë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
After the breakfast, transfer to the top of Mount Vodno. The hike of the day starts from the top of the mountain, where the millennium cross lies. During the first part of the hike, we will walk on scree on a good visible trail. Then the trail becomes steeper and sometimes slippery going through the forest.
After the activity, transfer to Skopje, where we will have e short visit of the city and its main attractions.
In the late afternoon transfer to Tetovo, where accommodation is planned.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Tetovë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
We will start the day with the transfer to Popova Shapka. At the beginning the trail is visible and easy to follow. It continues gently gaining altitude, and as we get nearer to the summit, the terrain becomes steeper. The mountain was named after Marshall Tito, the long-time ruler of Yugoslavia. From the top the view over the Sharri Mountains and Albania, Macedonia & Kosovo is rewarding. From there, we will descend on another trail to Popova Shapka where the vehicle will be waiting for the transfer to our hotel.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Tetovë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
After breakfast, we will get on the vehicle for the transfer to Ohrid, where a sightseeing tour of the city is planned. We will visit Ohrid historical center with the Roman theatre-arena, St. Sophia Cathedral and numerous Byzantine churches with stunning frescoes. After some free time for lunch, we will meet again for the transfer to Berat, where dinner and accommodation are planned.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Berat
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
Mount Shpiragu lies in the vicinity of Berati and has many parallel ridges on its eastern side, all leading to the main ridgeline.
Starting from the village of Mbreshtan, we will follow the trail that leads to the ridgeline. Even though the mountain is not very high, at 1197m, the views on all sides are magnificent. From there you can see the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, the holy Tomorri Mountain, the capitals Mt. Dajti, and in good visibility, even the mountains above Gjirokastra and Përmet.
The hike continues along the ridgeline up to the village of Sinjë, where the vehicle will be waiting for the transfer to Berat.
It is one of the main attractions of Albania with more than 2400 years of history. Berat is a wonderful combination of eastern and western cultures, costumes and traditions. The city’s life began as an Illyrian settlement. A short, guided walk through the cobblestone alleys of the old city is planned before dinner.
Dinner in a traditional restaurant and accommodation are provided in Berat.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Berat
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
Transfer to the starting point of the hike. We will start at first through dense forests and later through meadows, until we reach a narrow trough. The ascend continues on scree up to the pass, and later winds around the mountain until we reach the summit. The views from the top are magnificent and most of Albania can be seen from there in good visibility. The descend follows on the same trail back to the vehicles.
Dinner and accommodation in Berat.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Berat
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
After the breakfast we will start the journey towards coastal Albania. A short coffee break is planned in Vlora. Then we will continue towards Llogara National Park. With a total area of 1010 acres, it is one of the most beautiful sites in Albania. In the inner part of the forest there are beautiful lawns, countless natural resources and numerous animal and bird species.
Today, we will hike to the Thanasi Peak. The trail which we will follow is one of the most beautiful of the entire park. It runs through a dense forest toward Qafa e Thellë, until we reach the pass that separates the national parks of Llogara and Karaburun. From there, the ascend to the peak follows the ridgeline. The views from there are magnificent, and, if we are lucky, we can even catch a glimpse of the Italian coastline, less than 90km away. We will descend to the Llogara Pass, and board the vehicle for the short transfer to Dhërmi, where dinner and the accommodation is planned.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 3-Star hotel in Dhërmi
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
After breakfast, transfer to the starting point of the hike to Ngjipe. We will follow a well-prepared trail to descend to the beach. Some small stops are planned at panoramic spots along the way.
The canyon of Ngjipe is situated along the lower parts of Ngjipe stream, between Vuno and Ilias. It is formed by water erosion, is more than 2km long and 100m deep. Walking along its length is a unique experience. The landscape is attractive, the beach is clean and the water clear.
After some time to enjoy the sea and the sun on the beach, the hike continues on a steep trail up to the village called Vuno, from where we will be transferred to the hotel in Dhërmi.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Accommodation in a 3-Star hotel in Dhërmi
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
The day starts with the transfer from Dhërmi to the starting point of the hike. Today’s destination is the Qorre Peak. The Mountain rises to an altitude of 2018 meters and is the second highest peak of the Ceraunian Mountains. On the west, Mount Çikë goes sharp into the sea: a difference of more than 2000 meters in less than 5 kilometers. Especially on its upper part, there are very steep mountain slopes. The trail to the Pass is very visible, but steep and you’ll have to walk on scree.
After a short photo break, we will descent following the same trail and board the vehicle to start the transfer to Tirana, where the accommodation will be provided.
In the evening, the guide will pick you up at your hotel to walk together to the restaurant for the farewell dinner.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Farewell Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Tirana
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
After breakfast at your hotel, it is time to say goodbye to Albania.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
Included in the price:
• All trips according to the program schedule
• Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• 8 nights’ accommodation in 4 Star hotels
• 2 nights’ accommodation in 3 Star hotels
• Meals according to the program schedule
• Water during the meals and for the hikes
• Entries and visits listed in the program
• Luggage transport between accommodations
• Accompaniment by an English-speaking guide during the entire journey
Not included in the price:
• Transfer from and to the airport
• Any type of insurance
• Any beverages
• Other services not mentioned in the included section above or in the itinerary
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