Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tirana to Pogradec
Tirana to Pogradec- Start point
- Tirana, Albania (Tirana International Airport or Tirana City)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at traditional restaurant in Pogradec)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Group briefing on cycling journey details
- Dinner at traditional restaurant in Pogradec
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Tirana to Pogradec (50 EUR per person)
Landmarks Lake Ohrid - Day 2
Pogradec to Korçë
Pogradec to Korçë- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Vila Borgjeze )
Included Activities
- Cycling from Pogradec to Korçë through countryside
- Exploration of cultural sites in Korçë
Landmarks Korçë - Day 3
Korçë to Shelegur Lake
Korçë to Shelegur Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Mezini)
Included Activities
- Cycling through agriculture plateau and scenic mountain views
- Afternoon walk exploring village and surroundings at Shelegur Lake
Landmarks Gramos Mountain Erseke Shelegur Lake - Day 4
Shelegur Lake to Permet
Shelegur Lake to Permet- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Permeti)
Included Activities
- Cycling through forest and meadows to Leskovik
- Descent to Vjosa River with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Short cycle to thermal spring of Benje (12 km with 190 m ascent and 190 m descent)
- Swimming in thermal pools at Benje
- Walking across old Ottoman bridge at Benje
Landmarks Leskovik Vjosa River Nemercka Mountain Benje thermal spring Petran Permet - Day 5
Permet to Gjirokaster
Permet to Gjirokaster- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Kastro)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Kelcyra Gorge to Gjirokaster
- Visit to Gjirokaster Castle with panoramic views
- Guided walk through historic quarters
- Visit to traditional stone house
- Exploration of old bazaar
Landmarks Kelcyra Gorge Drino River Gjirokaster Gjirokaster Castle - Day 6
Gjirokaster to Saranda
Gjirokaster to Saranda- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Lion Gate )
Included Activities
- Cycling through Butrint National Park
- Old-style ferry ride to Butrint
- Visit to UNESCO archaeological site of Butrint
- Exploration of ancient ruins at Butrint
Landmarks Muzina Pass Butrint National Park Butrint Saranda - Day 7
Saranda to Himare
Saranda to Himare- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Oliven )
Included Activities
- Cycling climb leaving Saranda
- Cycling along coastal road through traditional villages
- Coastal and mountain scenery exploration
Landmarks Saranda Ionian Sea Himare - Day 8
Himare to Airport
Himare to Airport- End point
- Tirana, Albania (Tirana International Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
