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
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We will pick you up at your hotel in Tirana to start the journey towards North Macedonia.
Arrival in Ohrid is planned around noon. After some free time to settle in the hotel and have lunch, the local guide will meet you to start the visit of the town. We will visit Ohrid historical center with the Roman theatre-arena, St. Sophia Cathedral and numerous Byzantine churches with stunning frescoes. Dinner will be provided in a traditional restaurant in the city of Ohrid.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Ohrid
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

After breakfast starts the scenic ride along the shores of the Ohrid Lake up to the village called Trpejca. From there we will follow the trail wich leads through the National Park Galichica. Mount Galichica lies between two lakes: Ohrid and Prespa and the National Park with the same name is one of the richest in Europe with many types of trees and shrubs. After 33 km we will reach the village Stenje, that lies on the shores of Prespa Lake.
After lunch we will head to the border crossing point to Albania and from there to the village named Pustec. Transfer to Korça, where the guided tour of the city and the visit of the Museum of the Medieval Art are planned. Dinner will be provided in a local restaurant, where traditional and home-made food is served. Accommodation in Korça.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Korçë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day starts with the transfer to the border crossing point with Greece, where the ride of the day begins.
We will follow the road which runs through Ieropigi and Mesopotamia up to Kastoria.
After the lunch break, transfer to Dispilio Village, where the visit of a Prehistoric Lake Settlement is planned. It represents a reconstruction not only of the dwellings but also of what life was like there 8500 BC.
Then follows a short walk around the lake and the visit of the Panagia Mavriotissa Monastery. Dinner will be provided in a local restaurant in a very nice location by the lake. Accommodation in Kastoria.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Kastoria
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

After breakfast transfer from Kastoria to the starting point of today’s ride, at the feet of the Meteora rock formations.
Many centuries ago, in Meteora, was established as one of the most important monastic communities of Greece. The monasteries are built on natural sandstone pillars, more than 600 meters high, and seem like a continuance and a natural ending of the rocks.
Today only six monasteries are active with a small number of monks and nuns residing there. In 1988, the Meteora monasteries have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
We will ride through an idyllic landscape, on a trail which runs around the Meteora rock formations.
After the ride you will have some free time for lunch and to relax in your hotel.
In the afternoon the guide will pick you up to start the food and wine tour of Meteora. We will visit various traditional restaurants, groceries, dairies, sweet shops, will taste homemade traditional dishes and locally produced sausages and cheeses. We will visit a local winery and have the opportunity to taste local wines.
The visit of one of the monasteries is planned in the evening.
Dinner is provided in a traditional restaurant accompanied by the sounds of traditional Greek music. Accommodation in Kalabaka.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 3-Star hotel in Kalabaka
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day starts with the short transfer from Meteora to Panagia, where the ride starts.
We will follow the Katarra Pass, riding among the beautiful landscape of the Pindos Mountains, heading to Metsovo. It is a mountainous city build in 1200m altitude.
In Metsovo, the visit of Tositsa Mansion is planned. It is the house of the most prominent family in Metsovo. During the visit you will admire not only the rich art collection, but also will have the possibility to explore the way of life of the families in Northern Greece.
After the lunch break in Metsovo, transfer to Ioannina, and short guided tour of the city and its castle.
Then begins the journey in the direction of Konitsa. The road winds through the Pindos mountains through a varied landscape of mountains, forests and pastures. We will ride the last 15 kilometers, which run along the valley of river Vjosa (Αώος). Dinner and accommodation are provided in Konitsa.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Konitsa
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

Today the journey continues in the direction of Albania. After breakfast, transfer to the border crossing point, and from there to the village Çarshovë. There we will get the bicycles to start the ride along the valley of Vjosa River – the last virgin river in Europe. In the vicinity of the place called Petran, we will turn right and continue riding along the valley of Langarica River. There are found 6 beautiful natural pools of thermal waters. Langarica River forms a splendid canyon and the Ottoman Bridge of Katiu is the frame of this beautiful place. After some free time to relax at the thermal pools, transfer to Përmet, where lunch at a traditional home in the old neighborhood of Përmet is planned. There, you will taste many traditional dishes, and enjoy them in a special atmosphere
In the afternoon transfer to Gjirokastra, where the accommodation will be provided.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Gjirokastër
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

Gjirokastra, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an outstanding example of an Ottoman merchant town and one of the few still surviving in the Balkans. After the visit of the castle, transfer to the place called Muzinë, where you will get the bikes and begin the ride towards Saranda.
In the afternoon we will ride to Butrinti, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known since the 7th century B.C. as the most important city of Epirus. Its building is linked to the presence of the Trojan prince Aeneas.
Accommodation in Saranda.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Sarandë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day begins with the transfer from Saranda to Lukova, where we will get the bikes and start the ride along the Ionian Coast.
The first stop is at Porto Palermo Bay to visit the castle of Ali Pasha Tepelena. It lies on a peninsula, connected by a narrow rock strip and has a long history which we are going to explore.
After the lunch with fresh fish and sea products, the ride continues up to Himara. At around 214B.C, the first Greek colonists arrived, probably from Corfu founding the city. Historic Himara is seen in the old part of the town, situated on the hill. It had been built as a fortress for the Epirus tribe of Kaons and is an important part of the long history of the Himara people to be safe and independent.
The ride of the day ends in Dhërmi, where the accommodation will be provided. Dhërmi is one of the most picturesque coastal villages in Albania. The village is set into the mountain and is one of the oldest and most characteristic villages on the Ionian Coast, with its stone, mountain houses nestling happily with historical monuments.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 3-Star hotel in Dhërmi
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

After breakfast, we will begin the return trip to Tirana. Founded in 1614, Tirana became the capital of Albania in 1920 and is the main cultural and industrial centre of Albania. The city boulevards are marked with fascinating relics of the Ottoman, Italian and communist past.
Tirana has changed incredibly in the last twenty years, from the dull, grey city it once was. Tirana is a city where fun is guaranteed: lively, loud, crazy, colourful, simply fascinating.
After some free time to rest in Tirana, we will start the guided tour of the city and its main attractions.
The farewell dinner will be provided in a restaurant not too far from your hotel.
In the evening, you can go out and enjoy 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:
• Breakfast
• Farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant in Tirana
• 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!