Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana - Kruja - Shkodra
Start your day in Tirana with a walking tour that covers Skanderbeg Square, the National History Museum, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Pyramid of Tirana. After that, you'll drive about an hour to Kruja to see Skanderbeg Castle and walk through the traditional bazaar there. Grab traditional Albanian lunch in Kruja, then it's another 2-hour drive to Shkodra. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, you'll have free time to wander around on your own before heading out for a traditional dinner.
- Start point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Depending on Guest request, 08:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Albanian lunch in Kruja featuring local dishes like fërgesë (savory stew), grilled meats, or byrek (flaky pastry filled with cheese or spinach)), Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner at hotel featuring local delicacies such as tava e krapit (traditional fish dish) or qofte (meatballs) paired with local wine from the Shkodra region)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tirana including Skanderbeg Square, National History Museum, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Pyramid of Tirana, Mother Teresa Square, and Blloku Area
- Visit Skanderbeg Castle and Museum in Kruja
- Explore Kruja Bazaar with traditional handicrafts
Optional Activities
- Enter the National History Museum in Tirana
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square National History Museum Et'hem Bey Mosque Pyramid of Tirana Mother Teresa Square Blloku Area Skanderbeg Castle Kruja Bazaar 
- Day 2
Shkodra - Koman Lake - Valbona
Bring a packed breakfast because you're starting early and eating on the way. The three-hour ferry ride across Koman Lake is the highlight here, with emerald waters and steep cliffs surrounding you the whole time. You'll arrive at Valbona Village in the valley, then either walk 20 minutes to Kukaj Village or take a 4x4 if you prefer. After exploring, return to Valbona with the rest of the day free. Dinner at your guesthouse features organic, farm-fresh local ingredients prepared the traditional way.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast served in take-out boxes), Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner in local guesthouse featuring organic, farm-fresh locally sourced ingredients including grilled meats, fresh vegetables, and wild herbs picked from surrounding mountains)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride across Koman Lake (three-hour journey)
- Hiking tour to Kukaj Village from Valbona
Optional Activities
- 4x4 drive to Kukaj Village as alternative to hiking
Landmarks Koman Lake Valbona Valley Kukaj Village 
- Day 3
Valbona - Thethi
Eat a hearty breakfast at your guesthouse and pack light items like water and lunch since horses will carry your larger bags. The hike from Valbona to Thethi takes about 6 hours total, starting with a steep climb to Valbona Neck at 1,820 meters where you'll stop for lunch with panoramic views. From there you'll descend gradually into Thethi, a hidden alpine village surrounded by waterfalls and peaks. Check in and explore at your own pace before dinner, which features fresh mountain herbs, grilled meats, and homemade bread.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast in guesthouse featuring traditional Albanian fare such as eggs, fresh bread, cheese, and local jams), Lunch (Picnic lunch at Valbona Neck viewpoint), Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner at guesthouse made with locally sourced ingredients including fresh mountain herbs, grilled meats, and homemade bread)
Included Activities
- Long hike from Valbona to Thethi via Valbona Neck (approximately 6 hours with breaks)
Landmarks Valbona Neck Valbona River Thethi Village 
- Day 4
Thethi
You'll do two hikes from Thethi today. First, walk about an hour to Theth Waterfall through rivers and pastures, though the final 15 minutes are challenging. Take a break there for lunch or just to relax. Later, head to the Blue Eye, a natural pool in the Black River with clear blue-green water roughly 3 to 5 meters deep. The trail to the Blue Eye is easier and accessible, with optional swimming depending on the season. Get back to the village with time to rest before traditional dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at guesthouse in Theth featuring locally sourced specialties such as freshly baked bread, homemade cheeses, and mountain herbs), Lunch (Packed lunch at Theth Waterfall), Dinner (Traditional Albanian dinner at guesthouse featuring hearty dishes made with fresh locally sourced ingredients including grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and fresh salads typical of Albanian highlands)
Included Activities
- Hike to Theth Waterfall from Thethi village (approximately 1 hour with moderate to challenging terrain)
- Hike to the Blue Eye natural spring pool (relatively easy terrain)
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the Blue Eye pool (weather and season dependent)
Landmarks Theth Waterfall Blue Eye Theth National Park - Day 5
Thethi - Shkodra - Tirana
After breakfast in Thethi, you'll drive to Shkodra passing through beautiful Albanian countryside as the Alps transition to the peaceful area around Shkodra Lake, the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula. Once there, you can take an optional boat ride or walk along the shore. The drive continues through rolling hills to Tirana, arriving by afternoon. You'll have free time to check out Skanderbeg Square, the Pyramid of Tirana, the National History Museum, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Blloku area, or just relax before your tour ends.
- End point
- Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Depending on Guest request, 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse in Theth featuring locally sourced ingredients)
Optional Activities
- Short boat ride on Shkodra Lake
- Leisurely walk along Shkodra Lake shore
- Visit Skanderbeg Square in Tirana
- Visit the Pyramid of Tirana
- Visit the National History Museum in Tirana
- Visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque in Tirana
- Explore the Blloku Area in Tirana
Landmarks Shkodra Lake Skanderbeg Square Pyramid of Tirana National History Museum Et'hem Bey Mosque Blloku Area
