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Cycle Tour In Albania - UNESCO 10 Day Tour

10 days
From Tirana to Vlore
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with tour group)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Tirana (depending on arrival time)
    • Visit to nuclear bunker of Enver Hoxha (depending on arrival time)
    • Visit to fruit and vegetable market (depending on arrival time)
    • Visit to national museum of history (depending on arrival time)
    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Airport pick up to hotel in Tirana (€20 by taxi)
    Landmarks
    Nuclear Bunker of Enver Hoxha
    National Museum of History
    Blloku District
  2. Day 2

    Lake Ohrid - Pogradec - Tushemisht

    Meals
    Lunch (Waterfront restaurant at Drilon national park)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling along Lake Ohrid shore (35 km)
    • Lunch at waterfront restaurant at Drilon national park
    • Visit to monastery of St Naum
    Landmarks
    Lake Ohrid
    Drilon National Park
    Monastery of St Naum
  3. Day 3

    Tushemisht - Korcë

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Tushemisht to Korcë (51 km)
    • Visit to old market and cobblestone streets (depending on arrival time)
    • Walking tour of Korcë
    Landmarks
    Korcë Old Market
  4. Day 4

    Korcë - Sotirë

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Ersekë)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Korcë to Sotirë (70 km)
    • Crossing Barmash Pass (1,159 m)
    • Lunch in Ersekë
    Landmarks
    Barmash Pass
    Grammoz Mountains
    Ersekë
  5. Day 5

    Sotirë - Binjë

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at guesthouse in Binjë)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Sotirë to Binjë (68 km)
    • Descent through Vjosa gorge
    • Lunch at guesthouse in Binjë
    • Visit to thermal pools of Langarica and canyon

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in secluded thermal pools
    • Hiking upriver through Langarica canyon
    Landmarks
    River Vjosa
    Leskovik
    Përmet
    Langarica Thermal Pools
    Ottoman Bridge at Langarica
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  6. Day 6

    Binjë - Gjirokastër

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Binjë to Gjirokastër (70 km)
    • Guided tour of Gjirokastër's cobbled alleyways
    • Visit to traditional houses of Skenduli and Zekateve
    • Visit to Gjirokastër Citadel

    Optional Activities

    • Attendance at Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival (seasonal, if timing permits)
    Landmarks
    Gjirokastër Citadel
    Gjirokastër Old Town
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  7. Day 7

    Gjirokastër - Sarandë

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Muzina Pass to Sarandë (70 km)
    • Ferry ride to Butrint
    • Guided tour of Butrint archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Butrint
    Corfu Island
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  8. Day 8

    Sarandë - Himara

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Sarandë to Himarë (50 km)
    • Visit to Porto Palermo Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the Albanian Riviera at Himarë bay
    Landmarks
    Porto Palermo Castle
    Himarë Bay
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  9. Day 9

    Himarë - Vlora

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Llogara national park)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Himarë to Vlora (50 km)
    • Lunch in Llogara national park
    Landmarks
    Llogara Pass
    Llogara National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Vlora - Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Cycle Albania

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4.5
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  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    4.7
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  • L
    August 18th, 2024
    1
    If you still want to go after reading this review - the first review in 1 year.. go in october. The other months can...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Cycle Albania
    I am sorry to read this review , but as we explained , If you leave the tour in the middle because of family reasons , we can not reimburse you or offer you a new tour , as we have already paid everything , all the costs in advance for your trip . And only your Insurance can pay you back .
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  • Cycle Tour In Albania - UNESCO 10 Day Tour reviewer 2
    September 29th, 2023
    5
    Well organized trip through beautiful and challenging conditions and climbs
    Traveled in September 2023
  • Cycle Tour In Albania - UNESCO 10 Day Tour reviewer 3
    May 12th, 2023
    5
    Everything was great, the country, the food and tour guides. The airlines miss directed my luggage so I only had the...
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    Traveled in April 2023
  • J
    June 11th, 2022
    5
    Brilliant country Brilliant guide and driver Brilliant food Great price Huge variety of hotels and locations Other...
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    Traveled in June 2022
    Reply from: Cycle Albania
    Thank you for your feedback . Its always nice to hear guests having fun on our tours !!
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  • J
    June 11th, 2022
    5
    Great tour. Arjan and Vissy were perfect guide and back up vehicle. Excellent food all through. Tough riding as very...
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    Traveled in June 2022
    Reply from: Cycle Albania
    Thank you John for the Feedback. We really appreciate it !
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  • K
    June 3rd, 2022
    3
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    Die Tour an sich ist sehr schön. Herausfordernd in sportlicher Hinsicht, für die, die sich gerne verausgaben wollen,...
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    Traveled in May 2022
    Reply from: Cycle Albania
    Thank you for your Feedback . As the Guide already mentioned , we can NOT force somebody to take a Covid test only because she coughed . You can also have Covid and never cough.
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  • S
    May 13th, 2022
    5
    Great trip fab country and would recommend it thank you By the way I am Susan black not Louise thomas !
    Traveled in May 2022
    Reply from: Cycle Albania
    Thank you so much for your review, Susan . I am glad you liked our Country and wish you happy cycling !
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  • J
    May 12th, 2022
    5
    This was an excellent tour and a fascinating country. If you enjoy cycling and visiting slightly more more unusual...
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    Traveled in May 2022
    Reply from: Cycle Albania
    Thank you so much for your review, John. And thank you for trusting Cycle Albania Team to organise this tour.
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  • A
    May 11th, 2022
    5
    Excellent tour. Well organised. Erlis and tani were great guides nothing was too much trouble. The maps every day...
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    Traveled in May 2022
    Reply from: Cycle Albania
    Thank you so much for your review, Andrew. I am glad you liked the tour and our Guide and driver. Its always very nice to hear this.
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  • K
    May 11th, 2022
    5
    We had a truly brilliant time with Cycle Albania. The country blew us away with its wild beauty, majestic mountains,...
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    Traveled in May 2022
    Reply from: Cycle Albania
    Thank you so much for your review, Kirsty! I am so glad you liked Albania and cycling with us. Is always nice to hear that the Guide Erlis and driver Tani did their Job well.
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    Leanne

    Asked on February 6th, 2026

    Can you please provide me with some names of hotels / guest houses that we would be staying in? Is there an opportunity to stay in only 4 star hotels??

    Accommodation
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten February 2026

      We stay in 3-4* Hotel and 2 very comfortable Guesthouses in the mountains. In Saranda we stay at Hotel Nertili, in Vlora at Hotel Naos.

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    Ruth

    Asked on August 30th, 2025

    Could you please inform me about how many people are booked in already and their agegroups?

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    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten August 2025

      On this departure 12 riders are signed up, average age is 55-60 years old.

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    Christina

    Asked on July 22nd, 2025

    How many people are booked in already and which agegroups?

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    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten July 2025

      On this tour 12 riders have already signed up. Ages between 50-70 years old.

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    Elaine

    Asked on March 14th, 2025

    Can one go from normal bike to an ebike on harder days?

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    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten March 2025

      Unfortunately for Logistic reasons its not possible to switch bikes during the tour.

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    Sophia

    Asked on March 6th, 2025

    Can adjustments be made for dietary restrictions during the tour?

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    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten March 2025

      We cater to dietary restrictions. Please inform us in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements with the meal providers.

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    Dennis

    Asked on February 20th, 2025

    Are there any optional activities, and how can I book them?

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    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, there are optional activities available, which can be booked directly through us. You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for more details and to make your bookings.

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    Carol

    Asked on January 22nd, 2025

    How are emergencies handled during the tour?

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    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten January 2025

      The tour is followed by a support van that can assist in emergencies and includes spare batteries for E-bikes as well.

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    Jack

    Asked on January 4th, 2025

    Is there support for non-English speakers?

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    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten January 2025

      The guide will speak slowly and clearly in English, but please note that the primary language of the tour is English.

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    Hanna

    Asked on December 19th, 2024

    What are the group sizes for the tours?

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    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten December 2024

      The tours are designed to cater to group sizes that are conducive for a personalized experience, ensuring each traveler gets adequate attention and support throughout the tour.

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    Alvaro

    Asked on August 30th, 2024

    Can I know the daily cycling distances and elevation gains?

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    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten September 2024

      The daily cycling distances vary. For example, Day 2 features a 30km ride with 100m elevation gain, while Day 9 goes up to 65km with 1,600m elevation gain. Full details can be provided upon request.

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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Cycle Albania. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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