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Home4-Day Himare, Gjipe, Skutara & Tirana Hiking Tour
Description
If you're looking for a sign to wear your hiking boots and go on an adventure, this is it. Take this 4-day tour to head over to Southern Albania and enjoy wonderful sites like Mount Cika, Gjipë Canyon and the Skutaras Monastery. Relish your time in the beautiful countryside and return home with a plethora of memories.
Highlights
- Quench your thirst for adventure by hiking to the top of Pilur
- Dine at the center of Himara listening to the sound of waves
- Climb the Skutaras Mountain and eat roast beef at the summit
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Day 1: Himara expand_more
Meet your Albanian tour guide at the airport and travel to the hotel on a bus ride, enjoying the unparalleled beauty and tourist attractions of the city. The hotel boasts a spectacular view of the Çika Mountain and the Mediterranean as a backdrop.
Have a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel made from homemade products and begin the journey to Mount Cika.
Through a trail, head to Pilur on a 12 km long road, from where you will see a breathtaking view of Himara and its beaches. The altitude of 750 m above sea level makes this place a beautiful sightseeing attraction.
Savour the traditional food of this area and listen to the polyphonic songs of amateur singers.
Return to the hotel by bus.
- Dine at the center of Himara, which is special because you can hear the sound of waves in the middle of the city.
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Day 2: Canyon of Gjipë & Dhermi expand_more
Head to the village of Dhermi, located 20 km from the center of Himara.
Hike a distance of 15 kilometres on certain trails to reach the canyon of Gjipë.
Satisfy your thrills by going to the bays and caves of the seashore.
Walk back for 5 kilometres to the main road and visit a fantastic cataract of freshwater on the way.
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Day 3: Skutara expand_more
Make a trip to the Skutaras Monastery, which is the area where the Italian-Greek War took place.
- Climb the motorway to the top and then climb the Skutaras Mountain through a path that is mostly crossed by cobblestones where sheep and goats are kept. The 15 km distance is a beautiful journey towards a fantastic landscape.
- Relish a roast beef meal in the middle of the forest.
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Day 4: Tirana expand_more
Treat yourself to a final delicious breakfast at the hotel and let the lingering taste accompany you to the airport for your homeward journey.
What's Included
Transport
English-speaking Albanian guide
Lunch
Hotel with breakfast
What's Excluded
Dinner
Payment for polyphonic singers
Personal expenses
Tips
Meeting Point
Tirana airport, Tirana, Albania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 5 To 7 | EUR 485 Per Group |
| 8 To 15 | EUR 450 Per Group |
| 16 To 20 | EUR 420 Per Group |
| 21 To 30 | EUR 390 Per Group |
| 31 To 45 | EUR 340 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |