In the afternoon, you will meet your guide to start the guided tour of the city and its main attractions.
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.
Dinner will be provided in a traditional restaurant in Tirana.
After dinner 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:
• Welcome Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Tirana
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day begins with the transfer to Kruja. It lies on a panoramic mountain 600m above sea level and has a very ancient history.
It was the capital of Albanopolis inhabited by the Illyrian tribes of Albans, was the capital of the principality of Arber, is the city where the history of Skanderbeg began. The city resisted different Ottoman attacks and fell under Ottoman rule only after the death of Skanderbeg.
The city is rich in monuments of culture and ethnography.
The castle of Kruja is situated on a hill and the views from there are magnificent. Inside the castle ruins there are two important museums: the Museum of the National Hero and the Ethnographic Museum.
The tour of Kruja ends with a walk along the handicrafts market, built about 400 years ago. You will have the opportunity to visit a handicraft workshop watching the traditional way of wool processing and the production of different items which are part of Albanian traditional costumes.
After the lunch in a traditional restaurant, the journey continues towards Prizren in Kosovo. There are planned a guided visit of the city, the walk to Prizren Castle, and some free time to enjoy the city on your own.
In the late afternoon transfer to Gjakova, where accommodation is provided.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 3-Star hotel in Gjakovë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The guided tour through the alleys of the old town will give you a taste of Gjakova and will include a visit to the reconstructed bazaar which dates back to the 16th Century, representing one of the finest showcasing of local handicrafts.
The city is also famous for the ancient handicraft of filigree which uses fine thread, mostly silver and gold, to produce astonishingly intricate and beautiful, lace-like works of art. You can visit a filigree workshop and watch how it is to make artistic crafts from silver.
After the visit the journey continues towards Valbona, in Albania. As we cross the border, the road runs through the valley, along Valbona river, surrounded by wild and beautiful natural panorama and the rugged mountain peaks of the Albanian Alps,
We will have some time to settle in the guesthouse in Valbona and have lunch. In the afternoon we will start a short hike on a well-maintained trail on the hills above the valley. Today you will not gain a lot of altitude, but the views will be amazing none the less. After reaching the highest point of the trail, you will descend at first towards “Kukaj”, and then down to the guesthouse in the valley where dinner and accommodation are provided.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a guesthouse in Valbona
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

We will start the day with the transfer to Fierza where we will board the boat for a tour along the lake. The Koman Lake winds its way between high cliffs and towering peaks like a Norwegian fjord.
We will be guest of a local family to have lunch and taste some of the traditional dishes of the region. Today’s will be a deep immersion into the real life in this corner of Europe, isolated from the rest of the world maintaining untouched its natural beauty and traditions.
After lunch, you will have some free time to bathe in the crystal-clear waters of the Shala River.
In the afternoon, the boat tour continues in the direction of Koman, where the vehicle will be waiting for the transfer to Shkodra. Dinner and accommodation in Shkodra.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Shkodër
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

Shkodra is the cultural, economic and political center of the northern Albania. It has an over 2400-years history and is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Albania.
The guided visit of the ethnographic museum and a short walk uphill to Rozafa Castle are planned. The ruins of the castle lie on a steep hill between the rivers Buna and Drin.
Its origins date back to pre-Roman times of the Illyrians and the castle has determined the destiny of the city until modern times.
After some free time to have lunch, we will travel towards Theth. Its National Park is one of the most beautiful spots of Albania and includes an area of 2,630 hectares. It is located at an altitude of 1000 to 2567m above sea level. The Park is surrounded by high peaks and about two-thirds of it is covered in forests. Some sections of the forests in very steep areas are inaccessible and can be considered as virgin forest. The village lies in a very impressive valley and is suitable as a starting point for various categories of hiking and walking in the national park.
Dinner and accommodation are provided in guesthouse in Theth.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a guesthouse in Theth
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day starts with the short transfer to the spot called Ndërlysaj, where the hike of the day starts. The glacier mills of Ndërlysa offer a unique spectacle of nature: The water of the Black River squeezes through a narrow approach that has arisen over the millennia. Rounded and sharp rocks, half dipped into the shimmering colours of water and all-around green vegetation will surround our path. We will hike to the “Blue Eye of Kaprre”, a spellbinding natural pool with amazingly blue water in a jungle-like environment. After a short break, we will hike back to Ndërlysa, where lunch is planned.
Then, the hike continues towards the waterfall and gorge of Grunas. The canyon is 30m high and one meter wide, and the waterfall is a Nature Monument.
The return in Thethi is planned in the afternoon. After a short break we will visit the Isolation tower. During the visit you will become acquainted with the “Kanun” and its regulations. The Kanun is a set of traditional Albanian laws. It was primarily oral and was published in writing only in the 20th century. It has been used mostly in northern and central Albania and in the surrounding areas where there is a large ethnic Albanian population. It was first codified in the 15th century but the use of it has been outspread much earlier in time. It was used under that form until the 20th century.
It is not just a set of laws, but a way of life, a totally new reality worth to be explored.
Dinner and accommodation in the guesthouse in Theth.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a guesthouse in Theth
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

Today we will travel to Virpazar in Montenegro, where the boat trip begins.
A boat trip through Shkodra Lake and its narrow canals is the perfect way to kick back, relax and see the highlights of the lake. You can pick water lilies as you drift through the lily pads, see baby ducks as they hide in the reeds and feel like you’ve discovered a hidden world as blue butterflies and dragonflies with rainbow wings flutter around your boat, or admire the fascinating stone villages and ancient monasteries on the shoreline that can only be reached by boat.
We will stop to visit one of the historical sites on the lake – The Kom Monastery. The monastery was built between 1415 and 1427 and is still a spiritual site for locals of Shkodra Lake. From a small seating area, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility accompanied by a few cats, friendly dogs, a mind-boggling array of chickens and perhaps a donkey.
In the afternoon you will experience the unique wine culture through a tour of the centuries-old vineyards. Transfer to Ulcinj, where the accommodation is provided.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Ulcinj
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

Ulcinj is one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic, dating back to around the 5th century BC. The town was founded by the Illyrian tribe of the Ardiaei, but has been conquered by Romans, Byzantines, Slavs, Venetians and Ottomans.
These days it’s a town of about 10,000 people and the southern-most town in Montenegro. Because most of the population identifies as ethnic Albanian and Albanian is spoken more often than Montenegrin/Serbo-Croatian, the town has a distinctly different feel to the rest of Montenegro.
The day will start with a short tour of the old town and the visit of the museum.
Then begins the return drive to Tirana.
Lunch is planned in Fishtë, in a slow food restaurant well known in Albania for its homemade food.
In the afternoon some free time is planned in Tirana to explore the city on your own.
Dinner and accommodation in Tirana.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• 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!