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Explore The Cities Of Albania In 7 Days
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Adventure Sports, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the cities of Albania for their cultural and traditional wonders. Visit Berat to learn about the Castle of Berat. Enjoy a rafting experience on Osumi Canyon on your way to Permet. Marvel at nature as you hike through the Rehova village. Visit the famous Saint Mary Church in Prespa as you get near to end of your journey.

Highlights
  • Learn about the historical neighbourhoods of Gorica and Mangalem in Berat
  • Admire the Holy Mountain of Tomorr for its beauty 
  • Enjoy rafting at magnificent scenery as you float by the Osumi Canyon
  • Walk through the Sotira Farm one of the largest farms in Albania 
  • Day 1: Tirana - Berat expand_more

    Arrival at Tirana Airport (TIA) and departure to Berat City.

    • Meet our guides at the arrival gate of the Tirana International Airport (TIA), and once the group is together, we will depart to Berat City, the White City!

    • Enjoy A cultural tour will be fun in the afternoon that day as you learn more about the Castle of Berat and the historical neighbourhoods of Gorica and Mangalem.

    • Eat dinner that night at Castle Park Hotel, the best in the area, with the most delicious food and the best service.

    • Sleep at Castle Park Hotel.

  • Day 2: Berat expand_more

    Mules Caravan on the Holy Mount of Tomorr

    • Visit one of Albania’s most magnificent mountain ranges after breakfast in the traditional way!

    • Witness the blessings of the natural harmony of the elements and the Holy Mountain of Tomorr on the back of a sturdy mountain mule, just like the mountain people of times past. During ancient, Roman and medieval times, Mount Tomorr was considered the Olympus of the Illyrians, the region's original people. Tomorr was considered the fairy house of the region and a divine oracle of the nation.

    • Experience a traditional Albanian village and be treated to seasonal, regional cuisine with fresh local products of the area.

    • Get back in our 4x4 cars, and we will head to the hotel, where you will shower and be ready for the Winery Night.

    • Come to Cobo Winery for wine tasting and see how tasty Albanian wine is made.

    • Back to the hotel again.

    Overnight in Berat.

  • Day 3: Corovode expand_more

    Rafting/River Hiking on Osumi Canyon and going to Permet.

    • Go after breakfast for rafting or river hiking, depending on the season (the excellent season for rafting is March - June, and the right season for river hiking is July - November). 

    • If you have a taste for adventure and are curious about wild Albania, join us! We depart from the beautiful UNESCO heritage city of Berat and head out across the wilderness of the Osumi Canyons in Skrapar.

    • Enjoy rafting/river hiking, which will provide magnificent scenery as you float by the canyon walls and make for a memorable experience. Eight waterfalls, a cathedral, unspoiled nature, and the soothing sounds of running water combine to create a truly unique trip.

    • Have a picnic lunch with fresh products from the area after the adventure on the canyon and head to Permet City using the old road to taste the Offroad.

    • Travel to Skrapar, and stop at a small village known for its famous pancakes with honey, which are the best in Albania.

    • Leave the village and be in Permet City, the City of Roses.

    • Accommodate at the hotel, and we will visit the thermal baths of Permet. 

    Dinner in Permet and sleeping there.

  • Day 4: Permet expand_more

    Rafting in Vjosa River and driving to Rehova Village.

    • Start after breakfast rafting on the Vjosa River, one of Europe’s last free-flowing rivers, a class III rafting.

    • Prepare for waves up to four feet and narrow passages that send the boat shimmying and water gushing over the sides. Vjosa River’s entire 270 km course is wild, untamed, and adorned with beautiful canyons, braided river sections, islands, and oxbows.

    • Have a local lunch with the area's products after rafting, and you will start driving to Sotira Farm, one of the largest and best farms in Albania.

    • Take a short look at the farm; if you want, you can do Horse Riding (extra).

    • Get all the group in the cars, and we will drive to Rehova.

    • Stop at another famous village, Leskovik, before going to Rehova. An age-long plane tree looks like it wants to tell us the story of that place. Leskovik used to be the holiday place for the wealthiest people back then.

    • Head to Rehova Village after we will visit Leskovik.

    • Sleep in Rehova that night and see the beauties of that village.

    • Savour dinner with fresh and local products from the area.

  • Day 5: Rehova Village to Korce expand_more
    • Do a short hike around Rehova village after breakfast so you can look at how people live, work, etc.

    • Get all the group in the car, and we will drive to Korca, one of the most beautiful cities in Albania.

    • Keep your luggage in the hotel, and we can explore Korca together. You will see that people in Korca City are so smiley, lovely and kind.

    • Visit some museums, and then it is time to eat. A perfect lunch with local products and serenades (a tradition of Korca) will make you feel calm and happy.

    • You can go to the hotel because it will be a long night.

    • Explore Korca’s pubs, discos and more together. We will enjoy the nightlife in Korca because it is the best for nightlife.

  • Day 6: From Prespa to Pogradec expand_more
    • Eat breakfast since you will be slightly exhausted from the last night, but this trip will make you forget about being tired.

    • Go for a short drive to Prespa Lake, our next thing.

    • Climb onboard a small boat which will take us around the lake after we reach the lake. The Prespa Lakes are two freshwater lakes, with the larger shared between North Macedonia, Albania, and Greece. It is not over yet. Inside the lake is a small island called Maligrad. Maligrad is an island deep within the Albanian part of Lake Prespa, with many caves suitable for wildlife and a circular cliff. Shaped like a tadpole, it contains some trees and an area of sand. The island comprises a famous Saint Mary Church, built by Qesar Novaku, a local noble, in 1369.

    • Enjoy a short hike and explore the island.

    • Head to another fantastic city which is Pogradec.

    • Leave your things at the hotel, and we will start by visiting some museums, squares and all the traditional places in Pogradec.

    • Drive to Drilon! A national park with all the beauties and charm inside. The perfect place to relax and calm your body and your soul. Drilon used to be the favourite place for our dictator, Enver Hoxha. He used to come here and take a break from everything.

    • Savour a perfect lunch which will take place with some fresh and local food.

    • Go back to our hotel, and you can have some free time to spend with each other on the side of the lake.

  • Day 7: Tirane expand_more

    Going to Tirana and ending this adventure.

    • Eat breakfast, and afterwards, transfer to the airport. 

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Rafting equipment

  • Transport

  • Binoculars

  • Anti-mosquito spray

  • Waterproof bag

  • Light head

  • Local lunch

 Accommodation

  • All the accommodation is included and will be in guest houses and hotels; all of the accommodation is chosen at the places near the center of the cities.

Guide

  • All the guides are included; our team guides have long experience and are English speakers.

Meals

  • All the meals are included. We have chosen restaurants with fresh food, handmade and bio. We offer all types of food (vegan, vegetarian, meat, and seafood).

What's Excluded
  • Everything not mentioned on the scheduled trip, such as coffee, other kinds of drinks or other foods, is not included. Although you will feel like tipping the guides at the end of a beautiful trip, we don’t want you pulling out the wallet every minute.

Know before you go
  • A mixed trip, cultural and adventure, adrenaline and memories will make this 7-day trip one of our best jobs. You will have the chance to have a closer look and feel some of the most beautiful places in Albania through adventures and by hearing histories and touching history.
  • Meeting point – Tirana International Airport

  • Length of trip - 7 Days Long

You should have worn the following:

  • Swimming suits

  • Very sporty light wear (short trousers and T-shirt) depends on the weather.

  • Sandals/sneakers for walking, strong and non-slippery.

You should take with you:

  • Sunlight protection cream

  • Sunlight glasses

  • An extra pair of long trousers, t-shirts

  • Backpack bags for daily adventures

Flexibility

  • Our guests are our priority. Our trips are scheduled and well organized, but we can adapt to your needs and schedules, as giving you the best experience is crucial to us. We also can be forced to change our trips depending on weather conditions and availability.

Meeting Point

Tirana International Airport

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 4 EUR 930 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 1030 / person