Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tirana
Tirana- Start point
- Rruga Kala, Krujë District, Albania (Hotel Panorama, Hotel reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Theatro)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with tour leader at hotel (6pm)
Optional Activities
- Visit House of Leaves museum (dedicated to Cold War secret surveillance)
- Explore Pazari i Ri open-air market
- Group dinner (location to be confirmed by tour leader)
Landmarks House of Leaves Pazari i Ri - Day 2
Tirana
Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Theatro)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride on Dajti Express to Mount Dajti
- Guided hike to Tujani summit
- Visit Bunk Art 2 (interactive art space in former nuclear bunker)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in traditional mountain restaurant
- Relax at mountain restaurants with views
- Self-guided shorter hike on Mount Dajti
- Visit adventure park near cable car
- Explore Blloku district in the evening
Landmarks Mount Dajti Tujani Summit Bunk Art 2 - Day 3
Tirana to Lake Ohrid
Tirana to Lake Ohrid- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Su Hotel, Ohrid)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ohrid including Old Bazaar, Amphitheatre, and Old Castle Walls
Optional Activities
- Stop and explore Struga resort town
Landmarks Lake Ohrid Ohrid Old Bazaar Amphitheatre of Ohrid Ohrid Old Castle Walls - Day 4
Lake Ohrid - Saint Naum Monastery - Lake Prespa
Lake Ohrid - Saint Naum Monastery - Lake Prespa- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Su Hotel, Ohrid)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Saint Naum Monastery
- Explore Saint Naum Monastery and its frescoes
- Drive through Galicia National Park
- Stop at viewpoint overlooking Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa
- Explore Lake Prespa
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants alongside the springs at Saint Naum
- Bird watching at Lake Prespa (pelicans, pygmy cormorants, herons, geese, wild ducks)
Landmarks Saint Naum Monastery Lake Ohrid Lake Prespa Galicia National Park - Day 5
Lake Ohrid to Pristina
Lake Ohrid to Pristina- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel LaCorte Prishtina)
Included Activities
- Visit Matka Canyon
- See Lake Matka
- Guided walking tour of Skopje including Kale Fortress, Sveti Spas Monastery, and Ottoman Bazaar
Landmarks Matka Canyon Lake Matka Kale Fortress Sveti Spas Monastery Skopje Ottoman Bazaar - Day 6
Pristina
Pristina- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Dukagjini)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Pristina and Old Pristina
- Visit Kosovo Battle Memorial
- Visit Sultan Murad I memorial
- Visit Monastery of Gracanica
Optional Activities
- Explore Peja Bazaar
- Visit Bajrakli Mosque in Peja
- Visit Peja Town Square
Landmarks Pristina Clock Tower National Library of Kosovo Kosovo Battle Memorial Sultan Murad I Memorial Monastery of Gracanica Peja Bazaar Bajrakli Mosque - Day 7
Peja
Peja- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Dukagjini)
Included Activities
- Drive through Rugova Gorge
- Guided hike to alpine lake near Boga
- Visit Peja Patriarch church complex
Landmarks Rugova Gorge Boga Peja Patriarch Church Complex Rugova Bjeshk Highlands - Day 8
Peja to Prizren
Peja to Prizren- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Centrum)
Included Activities
- Visit White Drin waterfall
- Visit Decani Monastery
Optional Activities
- Explore Church of the Virgin of Ljevi\u0161
- Visit Church of Saint George
- Browse traditional filigree jewellery shops
- Visit barbeque restaurants
Landmarks White Drin Waterfall Decani Monastery Church of the Virgin of Ljevi\u0161 Church of Saint George - Day 9
Prizren
Prizren- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Centrum)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Shadervan area including Sinan Pasha Mosque and Old Stone Bridge
- Visit Prizren Fortress
- Visit Prizren League House
- Wine tasting at two winemakers in Rahovec
- Visit monastery in Hoqa e Vjeter
Optional Activities
- View outside of old hammam
Landmarks Shadervan Area Sinan Pasha Mosque Old Stone Bridge Prizren Fortress Prizren League House Rahovec Hoqa e Vjeter - Day 10
Gjakova - Valbona Valley
Gjakova - Valbona Valley- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Bujtina Valbone)
Included Activities
- Visit Ottoman Bazaar in Gjakova
- Explore Valbona Valley village on foot with tour leader
- Traditional dinner
Landmarks Ottoman Bazaar Valbona Valley Accursed Mountains - Day 11
Valbona Valley
Valbona Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in alpine pastures (weather dependent)), Dinner (Traditional lamb on the spit (vegetarian options available))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Bujtina Valbone)
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Valbona Valley to Kukaj Valley
- Picnic lunch (weather dependent)
- Visit shepherd's family and sample mountain tea
- Traditional dinner of lamb on the spit
Landmarks Valbona Valley Kukaj Valley - Day 12
Valbona Valley to Shkoder
Valbona Valley to Shkoder- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Tradita)
Included Activities
- Visit Rozafa Castle with views
- Guided exploration of Shkoder including Mosque, Cathedrals and local market
Optional Activities
- Ferry ride across Lake Koman (subject to schedule)
Landmarks Lake Koman Rozafa Castle - Day 13
Shkoder to Durres
Shkoder to Durres- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fresh seafood dinner by the sea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Arvi)
Included Activities
- Visit Skanderbeg memorial in Lezha
- Visit Roman Amphitheatre in Durres
- Sunset walk on promenade
- Fresh seafood dinner by the sea
Landmarks Skanderbeg Memorial Roman Amphitheatre of Durres - Day 14
Durres
Durres- End point
- Rruga Mine Peza, Tiranë, Albania (Hotel Vila Tafaj, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
