Albania · Hiking

4-Day Hiking Tour in Southern Albania with Himarë and Gjipë

4 Days Round trip from Himarë Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike to Pilur for breathtaking views over Himarë and its beaches
  • 02 Explore the canyon of Gjipë along scenic coastal trails, bays, and caves
  • 03 Visit Skutaras Monastery, the area linked to the Italian-Greek War
  • 04 Dine in the center of Himarë with the sound of waves around you
  • 05 Climb Skutaras Mountain and enjoy a roast beef meal in the forest

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 through Southern Albania and enjoy wonderful sites such as Mount Cika, Gjipë Canyon, Skutaras Monastery, and Himarë. Relish your time in the beautiful countryside, discover scenic coastal and mountain landscapes, and return home with a plethora of memories.

Follow the trail to Pilur along a 12 km route, from where you will see a breathtaking view of Himarë and its beaches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tirana, Himarë
Languages Albanian, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Himarë and Hike to Pilur

  • Meet your Albanian tour guide at the airport and travel to the hotel by bus, enjoying the unparalleled beauty and tourist attractions along the way. The hotel boasts a spectacular view of Çika Mountain, with the Mediterranean as a stunning backdrop.

  • Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, prepared with homemade products, and begin the journey to Mount Cika.

  • Follow the trail to Pilur along a 12 km route, from where you will see a breathtaking view of Himarë and its beaches. At an altitude of 750 m above sea level, this is a beautiful sightseeing spot.

  • Savour the traditional food of the area and listen to polyphonic songs performed by amateur singers.

  • Return to the hotel by bus.

  • Dine in the center of Himarë, a special place where you can hear the sound of the waves in the middle of the city.

2
Day 02

Gjipë Canyon Hike from Dhërmi

  • Head to the village of Dhërmi, located 20 km from the center of Himarë.

  • Hike 15 kilometres along selected trails to reach the canyon of Gjipë.

  • Satisfy your sense of adventure by exploring the bays and caves along the seashore.

  • Walk back for 5 kilometres to the main road and visit a fantastic freshwater cataract on the way.

3
Day 03

Skutaras Monastery and Mountain Trail

  • Make a trip to Skutaras Monastery, an area where the Italian-Greek War took place.

  • Climb the road to the top and then continue up Skutaras Mountain along a path mostly crossed by cobblestones, where sheep and goats are kept. Covering a distance of 15 km, this is a beautiful journey through a fantastic landscape.

  • Relish a roast beef meal in the middle of the forest.

4
Day 04

Departure from Tirana

  • Treat yourself to a final delicious breakfast at the hotel and let the lingering taste accompany you to the airport for your homeward journey.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Himarë 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • English-speaking Albanian guide

  • Lunch

  • Hotel with breakfast

What's Not Included

  • Dinner

  • Payment for polyphonic singers

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tirana airport, Tirana, Albania
Tour start
Himarë, Albania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Himarë.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €111.11 — €580.00
Double Sharing €111.11 — €290.00

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