Albania · Walking Tours

Tirana three day tour

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tirana’s historic and cultural landmarks
  • 02 Visit Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the National History Museum
  • 03 Discover Bunk’Art2 and learn about Albania’s communist era
  • 04 Hike to Pellumbas Cave and explore its impressive interior
  • 05 Enjoy views of the Erzen River, Dajti Mountain, and Erzeni Canyon
  • 06 Take in panoramic scenery at Bovilla Lake and Mount Gamti
  • 07 Experience the contrast between Tirana’s city life and nearby nature

Discover Tirana through a mix of city history, cultural landmarks, and outdoor adventure on this 3-day experience in Albania’s vibrant capital and its surrounding natural landscapes. Explore key sights such as Skanderbeg Square, the National History Museum, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and Bunk’Art2, while also experiencing the contrast between Tirana’s lively urban atmosphere and its quieter mountain scenery.

Beyond the city, head into nature for hikes to Pellumbas Cave, Erzeni Canyon, and Bovilla Lake. With time spent walking, exploring, and taking in panoramic views, this tour combines culture, geology, and light adventure in one itinerary.

Discover Tirana through a mix of city history, cultural landmarks, and outdoor adventure on this 3-day experience in Albania’s vibrant capital and its surrounding natural landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tirana, Dajti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tirana walking tourWe'll start the tour with National Historical museum followed by a stop at the Mosque of Et`hem Bey built in 1793. The Opera House (National Theatre of Opera and Ballet) looks over the Scanderbeg Square. A walk in the main boulevard provides a close sight of the City Hall and a number of Governmental buildings, on both sides. You cannot miss the National Gallery of Arts along this walk. Continue to the Bunk’Art2 museum (ticket : 5$ not included ) in Tirana opened to the public describing it as a museum throwing light on political persecution during the Albanian communist era. In the evening, a visit to the former Communist Residential area, with modern bars, restaurants and pubs where the populated by different age groups, especially Albanian youth.Traditional dishesGuesthouse / Up 5 persons in Hotel

2
Day 02

Hiking & visiting Pellumbas cave and Erzeni cayonAfter breakfas we'll start our trip to the Pellumbas Cave . The Pellumbas Cave, also known as the Black Cave, is an archaeological site in Albania near the village of Pellumbas. We will travel from Tirana to Pellumbasi village with car for 45 min, then we will start hiking to our destination. The path is an average level and it’s marked. The forest, the Erzen River, Dajti Mountain and the view of the city of Tirana make it an unforgettable place . Hiking to the cave lasts about 1 hour. Once we reach the cave entrance we take a short break and go inside to explore it. Inside is a very large space and looks like a mine. With the lighters we will see and explore the cave with its unique and fascinating look.This cave entered six well-known karsties for the existence of tires in Europe. The cave is 350 meters above sea level and forms a tunnel 70-80 meters long. After exploring the Cave we’ll eat the food we have taken with us and relaxing on the nature.Erzeni river has one of the most beautiful canyons in the Tirana area. It has a length of 1.08 km and lies at the mouth of Skorana. The canyon is filled with bathtubs, cataracts, cavities and straits of all shapes. Nature has created a spectacular view over millions of years.Guesthouse / Up 5 persons in Hotel

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Day 03

Hiking in Bovilla reservoirWe will meet in the morning at 09:00 AM at hotel/guesthouse and starting our trip to the lake of Bovilla . The road is about 21 km distance where half of it is off road. We will look at the suburban neighborhoods of Tirana where you will see a very different livestyle from the city . We drive up the lake dam and after we reach Bovilla Lake we prepare to hike in Mount Gamti. The track to hike is a simple level where every step gives us a more beautiful view as we reach the top. Hiking lasts about 40 minutes. On the top of the hill there is an impressive view of the lake and the green hills surrounding it. Time to rest, to enjoy the gorgeous view, to play with each other, to talk and to eat food under the shadows of the cave. Returns to the same track takes about 30 minutes. We have a short stop at the river below the dam where the formed canyons are unique and, if you want, you can swim in the fresh water of the river. After all this adventure, we are ready to return in Tirana. Back to Tirana , end of our service .Packet lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

What's Not Included

Everything not mentioned in the included section

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tiranë.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tiranë.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tiranë..

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