Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
Optional Activities
- Walk and explore Tirana's mosque, citadels, Ottoman architecture and museums
- Discover public squares and cafes
- Optional dinner with group to sample Albanian food
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square - Day 2
Lake Koman - River Shala
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious meal with local stories at family-owned guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Drive north to mountain and lakes region
- One-hour boat ride across Lake Koman to Nanplep and Shala River
- Relax and refresh in the water
- Local culture and history experience at family-owned guesthouse with meal
Landmarks Lake Koman Shala River 

- Day 3
Shala River
Included Activities
- Challenging hike through aquamarine waters of Shala River
Optional Activities
- Hire a local guide to hike to the abandoned village of Molle (approximately 5-kilometre round-trip with approximately 600 metres of elevation gain) - additional cost, can be shared among group members
Landmarks Molle - Day 4
Shala River - Farm Stay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner made with fresh ingredients grown on site)
Included Activities
- Leisurely morning at Shala River
- Boat journey back to Komani hydropower dam
- Visit to Mrizi I Zanave farm (Shade of the Fairies)
- Farm-to-table dinner with fresh ingredients grown on site
Landmarks Komani Hydropower Dam Mrizi I Zanave - Day 5
Divjaka-Karavasta National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop in Durres to view sandy beaches
- Visit Divjaka-Karavasta National Park
- Learn about conservation efforts for Dalmatian pelicans and sea turtles
Landmarks Divjaka-Karavasta National Park Karavasta Lagoon Durres 
- Day 6
Divjaka-Karavasta National Park - Babunje - Bay of Vlora
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sunrise breakfast in birdwatching tower served on a large locally made carpet with focus on reducing waste), Lunch (Home-cooked meal with farmers and artists in Babunje)
Included Activities
- Sunrise breakfast in birdwatching tower on western side of Karavasta Lagoon
- Travel by bicycle or electric vehicle to birdwatching tower
- Birdwatching during breakfast
- Visit village of Babunje
- Hands-on bamboo craft experience
- Meal with farmers and artists in Babunje
- Local polyphonic singing experience
- Turkish coffee reading
Landmarks Karavasta Lagoon Babunje Bay of Vlora 

- Day 7
Bay of Vlora
Included Activities
- Hike to old village of Tragjas
- Visit family farm at Tragjas ruins
- Learn about traditional and sustainable farming practices and coexistence with local wildlife
Landmarks Tragjas - Day 8
Berat - Tirana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Berat Old City
- Guided tour of Berat Castle and 2400-year-old fortress walls
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit New Bazaar
- Coffee and chat with local friends in beautiful old garden
- Browse collection of historical family objects
Landmarks Berat Berat Castle Skanderbeg Square New Bazaar 
- Day 9
Tirana
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Tirana with additional accommodation (subject to availability) - arrange in advance

















