8-Day Hiking Tour of Tirana, Valbona and Theth Villages

• Start your discovery of Albania with a visit to the capital, Tirana.
• Land in Tirana at Tirana International Airport "Mother Theresa".
• Meet the agency staff and head to the hotel for your first night.
• Visit the National Museum, located on Skanderbeg Square, for a fine introduction to Albania's rich history.
• See the Et'hem Bey Mosque, which was preserved even during the communist era for its historical value, as well as the opera, the clock tower, and the Palace of Culture.
• Discover the superb Orthodox Cathedral.

Overnight stay in Tirana. 3* hotel.

Tirane - Koman, 2h 45min

• Leave early in the morning at 5:30 a.m. for the Albanian Alps and the Valbona Valley.
• Cross Koman Lake by ferry. This journey takes about two and a half to three hours and offers the chance to admire impressive landscapes similar to the fjords of Scandinavia.
• See the other side of the lake at Valbona village.
• Arrive in Valbona and visit the region to meet the residents of the village.
• Have dinner and spend the night there.

Overnight stay in a guest house in Valbona.

• Hike for 5-6 hours and enjoy time in Valbona. The ascent of the Rama folds reaches an altitude of 1800 m. During this tour of about three to four hours in the heart of the Albanian Alps, a breathtaking view of the country awaits.
• Reach the destination, where fresh treats made in the village of Valbona await as a reward for your efforts.
• Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the area.

Overnight stay in a guest house in Valbona.

Valbonne - Theth, 6-7 h (hike)

• Hike from Valbona to Theth, walking through the Valbona Valley. The hike itself takes about 6-7 hours and offers beautiful views that resemble a postcard.

The hike through the Valbona Valley is accompanied by a local guide, and luggage is carried by mules.

Overnight stay in a guest house in Theth.

• Enjoy the beautiful mountain landscapes that continue along the hike in Theth.
• See the stone houses in small villages and the high towers of the surrounding area.
• Pass through the gorges and the waterfalls of Theth.

The waterfall and its surroundings are also known as the "blue eye".

Overnight stay in a guest house in Theth.

• Head towards the Cave of the Circle (Shpella e rratheve in Albanian), located in the Dukagjini Valley and hidden behind several meadows overlooking the entire Shala River Valley.
• Start the hike from the village of Theth and, after passing the tower houses, ascend to the stables (Stane in Albanian).

Overnight stay in a guest house in Theth.

• Drive to Shkodra, on the border with Montenegro. This city is a symbol of tolerance and religious coexistence in Albania.
• See the two mosques, an Orthodox church, and a Catholic cathedral that enrich the cityscape.
• Visit the Marubi photo studio, which houses the largest photo collection in the Balkans. This collection offers a valuable overview of past ways of life in Albania.
• Visit Rozafa Castle and Mesi Bridge.
• Continue to the capital, Tirana. During the day, have the opportunity to discover a city known for its colorful buildings and the successful coexistence of religions.
• In the evening, head to the Blok, where young Tirana celebrates its nightlife. Once accessible only to the communist nomenclature during the dictatorship, the Blok is now an ideal place to spend an exciting night in Albania.
• Relax in one of the district's numerous bars and get to know modern Albania.

Overnight stay in Tirane. 3* hotel.

• Transfer to the airport.