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Albania Hidden Gems 8 Days Tour

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Albania Hidden Gems 8 Days Tour
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Albania Hidden Gems 8 Days Tour

Albania is considered the hidden corner of Europe. Explore Albania Hidden Gems Tour in 8 Days. If you are the type of person who likes the nature and loves to explore the culture and the history of a country, then this is the trip for you. Gain an in-depth look at the Albanian medieval history. Visit farms and local families. Walk in the beautiful National Park of Valbona and explore amazing views of the Alps. Take a 2 hour wonderful boat tour from Fierza to Koman Lake. Visit the 2400 year old city of Berat, a UNESCO heritage site. Enjoy the best of Albania.

Day 1. Transfer Airport – Hotel Tirana

The group is met at the airport by our Guide and Driver and transfer to the hotel in Tirana. After a short time in the hotel we take a city walk to visit the center of Tirana and Et’hem Bey Mosque.

Day 2. Tirana-Marikaj-Kruja – Rubik

Today we start the day by visiting the History Museum in Tirana. After the visit we head to the agritourist center of Marikaj where a nice lunch arrangements waits for us. Next we travel to the city of Kruja where we can visit the Castle and Scanderbeg Museum. In the end of our visits we transfer to Rubik where will be accommodated.

Day 3. Rubik – Prizren – Gjakova – Valbona

We travel today through the Nation’s Highway toward Prizren, Kosovo. In Prizren we will visit Sinan Pasha mosque, hammam, old city center. Next we drive to Gjakova where we visit the Old Bazaar and have lunch as well. After lunch we head toward Valbona valley in Albania.

Day 4. Valbona – Kukaj – Valbona

Today we will walk for about 1 hour to Kukaj village where we will learn more about the life of the local shepherds. We will meet with Tahir, a local, who lives in Kukaj. During tonight’s dinner we have invited a folk group to perform for us. They live in a nearby village and are self taught to play the local instruments and dance.

Day 5. Valbona – Fierzë – Koman – Shkodër

We travel by our minibus until Fierza to catch the boat that sails for about 2 hours through Koman Lake. In Koman lake have been built 3 of the most important hydro power plants in Albania with an installed power of 600 MW. After lunch we drive towards Shkodër where before entering the city we can visit Rozafa castle, which dates back to 4th century BC.

Day 6. Shkodër – Durrës – Berat

Today we head to Durrës the 2nd biggest city in Albania, which dates back to 7th century BC to visit the Roman Amphitheatre. Next we resume driving to Berat to visit the UNESCO city. First we will visit the castle, which dates back to 5th century BC and after that we will take a walk through Mangalem quarter which gave a distinctive look to the city’s architecture.

Day 7. Berat – Elbasan – Ibë (village near Tirana)

Our journey will take us to Elbasan where we will visit the Castle, which dates back from 15th century and Saint Mary church in the castle. After lunch we drive to Kame resort in the near Tirana where will be accommodated.

Day 8. Ibë (village) – Tirana – Mother Teresa Airport

Today before our flight departure we can take a walk around the village or just relax in the resort before heading up to the airport. End of the Program.



Duration:8 days
Commences in:Tiranë, Albania
Country:Albania
City:Tiranë

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