Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana to Lezha
You'll arrive at Tirana Airport and head to Lezha. If your timing works out, there's an option to check out Rëra e Hedhur in Shëngjin, which is a pretty interesting sand dune that goes straight down into the sea. After that, settle in for dinner and the night in Ishull Lezha.
- Start point
- Rruga Aeroportit 46, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Main entrance)
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Afternoon visit to Rëra e Hedhur in Shëngjin, a natural sand dune descending directly into the sea
Landmarks Rëra e Hedhur - Day 2
Lezha
After breakfast, you're heading to Kune-Vain Lagoon, Albania's first protected natural area. Here you can cycle around, swim on a wild beach, or take a boat out to see pelicans, flamingos, and various other birds. Lunch comes with a local fishing family who'll serve organic traditional food. In the afternoon, you'll get a feel for village life by watching seasonal harvesting and local cooking, and you can help out with some light daily tasks if you'd like. Dinner and overnight back in Ishull Lezha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (With a local fishing family featuring organic traditional cuisine), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Kune–Vain Lagoon, Albania's first protected natural area
- Cycling
- Swimming on a wild beach
- Boat ride to observe pelicans, flamingos, and other bird species
- Lunch with a local fishing family featuring organic traditional cuisine
- Seasonal harvesting activities
- Local cooking and light participation in daily rural activities
Landmarks Kune–Vain Lagoon - Day 3
Lezha - Zadrima - Theth
The day starts in the Zadrima region where you'll meet local artisans like a potter and someone who makes traditional soap. From there, you'll head to Mrizi i Zanave for lunch, which is Albania's most well-known agritourism restaurant, and you'll get to tour the farm. Later on, you'll drive to Theth National Park in the Albanian Alps and check into a traditional guesthouse. Have dinner and stay overnight in Theth.
- Meals
- Lunch (At Mrizi i Zanave agritourism restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local artisans in Zadrima region including a potter and traditional soap maker
- Lunch and farm visit at Mrizi i Zanave agritourism restaurant
- Drive to Theth National Park
Landmarks Mrizi i Zanave Theth National Park - Day 4
Theth
You're transferring to Nderlysaj to hike up to the Blue Eye of Theth, a crystal-clear natural spring where you can relax and jump in the water. The hike back takes you past Grunas Waterfall. The afternoon is yours to wander around the village and see the church and traditional stone tower called a kulla. Dinner and overnight in Theth.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic hike to the Blue Eye of Theth, a crystal-clear natural spring
- Swimming at Blue Eye
- Return hike via Grunas Waterfall
- Free exploration of Theth village including the church and traditional stone tower (kulla)
Landmarks Blue Eye of Theth Grunas Waterfall - Day 5
Theth to Shkoder
You'll drive to Shiroka on Lake Shkodër, the Balkans' largest lake, with a chance to kayak or take a boat if you want. Then it's on to Shkodër, the cultural capital of northern Albania. While you're there, visit Rozafa Castle, walk through the historic center, and check out the Marubi Photography Museum. Dinner and overnight in a traditional historic house in town.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Shirokë on Lake Shkodër
- Visit Rozafa Castle
- Explore the historic center of Shkodër
- Visit the Marubi Photography Museum
Optional Activities
- Kayaking on Lake Shkodër
- Boat ride on Lake Shkodër
Landmarks Lake Shkodër Rozafa Castle Marubi Photography Museum - Day 6
Shkoder - Koman - Valbona
After breakfast, you're heading to Koman Lake to board a small boat for a 2.5 hour cruise through Albania's fjord-like landscapes all the way to Fierza. From there, continue to Valbona National Park, which is known for alpine scenery and lots of wildlife. The afternoon is free so you can do short hikes or explore the village on your own. Dinner and overnight in Valbona.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat cruise from Koman to Fierza (2.5 hours) through fjord-like landscapes
- Free afternoon for short hikes or village exploration in Valbona National Park
Landmarks Koman Lake Valbona National Park - Day 7
Valbona - Kosovo - Tirana
You'll travel through Kosovo and then along the scenic Nation's Highway. Stop for lunch in the Mirdita region before arriving in Tirana, Albania's capital. Take a city tour that includes Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, and the lively Blloku district. Your last dinner is at Uka Farm Agritourism, and you'll overnight in Tirana.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (In the Mirdita region), Dinner (At Uka Farm Agritourism)
Included Activities
- Travel through Kosovo and along the Nation's Highway
- City tour of Tirana including Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, and Blloku district
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Et'hem Bey Mosque Clock Tower Blloku district Uka Farm Agritourism - Day 8
Tirana to Airport
There's free time in the morning before you head to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Rruga Aeroportit 50, 1504 Krujë, Albania (Main entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
