Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
You'll arrive in Tirana and meet up with your tour leader and group around 6pm at the hotel. After that, head out for an orientation walk through the city center, checking out Skanderbeg Square, Toptani Street, and the trendy Blloku district. The day wraps up with a group dinner to get everyone acquainted.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner arranged by tour leader)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Tirana city centre including Skanderbeg Square and Toptani Street
- Optional exploration of Blloku district
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Tirana (book through sales representative)
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Toptani Street Blloku District 
- Day 2
Tirana - Prizren - Valbona Valley
Depart Tirana around 8am and drive through Albania into Kosovo. You'll spend about an hour exploring Prizren's Ottoman old town, with time to grab a coffee at one of the cafes around Shadervan Square. Then cross back into Albania and head to Valbona Valley. After checking in, you'll do a 1 hour 30 minute circular hike through traditional villages, climbing to roughly 3,280ft (1,000m) with views of Valbona Valley and the Albanian Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Albania and Kosovo
- Guided exploration of Prizren old town
- 1 hour 30 minute circular hike in Valbona Valley
Optional Activities
- Coffee or lunch at cafes along Shadervan Square in Prizren
Landmarks Prizren Old Town Shadervan Square Valbona Valley Albanian Alps 
- Day 3
Valbona Valley
Following breakfast, leave around 8:30am for a hike to Rama Hut in Valbona Valley National Park. The easy trail takes about three hours, passing through alpine meadows, forests, and mountain passes. You'll reach Stani i Rames for a packed lunch and rest before returning to Valbona. Dinner is a traditional meal that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Packed lunch provided by the hotel), Dinner (Traditional dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike to Rama Hut in Valbona Valley National Park (approximately 3 hours)
- Packed lunch at Stani i Rames
Landmarks Valbona Valley National Park Stani i Rames - Day 4
Çerem village - Doberdol
Head out around 8am for a one-hour drive to Çerem village where your next hike begins. Follow the white-red-white trail markings through a moderate climb that mixes forested paths with meadows. After about 4 miles (6km), you'll reach an old military memorial and border marker with Montenegro. Keep going through forests with rest stops until Doberdol, a remote Alpine village where you'll sleep in basic shared accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Moderate hike from Çerem to Doberdol (approximately 4 miles/6km)
- Visit to old military memorial and border marker
Optional Activities
- Additional trail exploration or relaxation in Doberdol
Landmarks Çerem village Doberdol - Day 5
Doberdol - Sylbice - Bajram Curri
Hike from Doberdol to the remote village of Sylbice, starting with a short break at Dashi Lake, a serene glacial lake surrounded by peaks. The climbing continues toward the day's highest point at 6,695ft (2,040m) with challenging terrain that pays off with panoramic views. You'll descend into Sylbice valley for lunch, then take a two-hour drive to Bajram Curri, a gateway town to the Albanian Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike from Doberdol to Sylbice via Dashi Lake
- Visit to Dashi Lake (glacial lake)
- Lunch in Sylbice
Landmarks Dashi Lake Sylbice Bajram Curri - Day 6
Bajram Curri - Koman Lake - Kruje
After a one-hour transfer, board a peaceful boat ride across Koman Lake, which takes around two hours. The scenery winds between high cliffs and towering peaks throughout the journey. Your guide will share that three hydroelectric plants at the lake produce roughly 70 percent of Albania's electricity. Later, drive 2 hours 30 minutes to Kruje, the historical center where Skanderbeg led 15th-century resistance to Ottoman occupation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- One-hour transfer to Koman Lake
- Approximately 2-hour ferry crossing of Koman Lake
Optional Activities
- Visit to Skanderbeg Museum inside Kruja Castle (depending on arrival time)
- Stroll through Kruje old town
Landmarks Koman Lake Kruja Castle Skanderbeg Museum - Day 7
Kruje - Berat
Travel 2 hours 15 minutes to Berat, known for its distinctive Ottoman-era architecture. You'll explore the imposing Berat Castle with your tour leader, walking its cobblestone streets past traditional homes and churches. Visit the Dollani House, a 19th-century Albanian house that shows you cultural and architectural heritage. Then wander through Berat's two famous quarters: Mangalem on the northern bank with its stacked Ottoman-style houses, and Gorica across the river with its own distinctive architecture and narrow streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Berat Castle
- Visit to Dollani House
- Exploration of Mangalem quarter
- Exploration of Gorica quarter
Landmarks Berat Castle Dollani House Mangalem Quarter Gorica Quarter 
- Day 8
Berat
Your trip ends in Berat. After breakfast, pack up and start your journey home. You've hiked through some of Europe's last genuinely wild landscapes and spent time experiencing local culture throughout the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extension options available - speak to sales representative to discuss
