North and Central Albania- 5 days tour
Day 1- Airport- Shkoder
After airport pick up we will head to Shkoder.
Hotel check in
Visit the city promenade and its pleasant low-rise buildings, pretty gardens, decorated windows , narrow cobblestone alleys, and the glow of the evening lamps combine to inspire an intense sensory experience, and leave an extremely memorable aftertaste.
Also based on arrival time we may also visit Rozafa Castle 🏰
Dinner time
Day 2- Qafe Thore, Boge- Thethi National Park- Grunasi Waterfall
We head to Thethi National Park considered as the Pearl of Albanian Alps
Our first stop will be in Boge & Qafe Thore Balcony, this is a wood balcony in an altitude of 1720m above sea level which gives you the best point of view of the mountains. After a short stop at the balcony and the small glacial lake we will continue our road to Thethi National Park.
Theth is a wonderful village in northern Albania set among the peaks of the mountains. Natural beauties of this region begins once you have passed Boge village and do not end at any moment you will stay in Theth.
Arrival in Theth & hotel check-in
Visit the Village, the old church and the reconciliation tower.
Head to Grunasi Waterfall. It’s more than 30m high and at the bottom, a natural bath with emerald water is created, which completes the rare decor for which it has gained the status of a natural monument. To reach the waterfall we will need to walk for 50 minutes ( 20 minutes easy and 30 minutes medium difficulty)
After spending around 1h there to swim, explore and take pictures we will take the way back to our hotel.
Dinner time.
Day 3- Theth- Nderlyse- Blue Eye- Shkoder- Tirane
After a breakfast with local products we will head to the Blue Eye of Thethi
It is inside the national park. Arrive to Nderlyse- Grunasi Canyon - Stone groves of Nderlyse and then we will walk towards Blue eye of Thethi, the most frequented natural attraction in Theth. Located between rocky and green slopes, with its depth this well takes on the colors of blue and emerald depending on the season, forming a fascinating landscape for all visitors.
The Blue Eye is formed by the erosion of the rocks by the water that descends from melting snow of the Albanian Alps. You will keep your eyes peeled from the iridescent glow of greens and blues colors of this marvel of nature, inviting you to dive in. Last but not least, if you are brave enough, don’t forget to bring your swimming suits with you as some of us will dare to swim in these cold crystal-clear waters. We will have some free time to enjoy the amazing view, dive in and take amazing pictures.
To reach the destination it requires a 40-50 minutes one way easy to moderate walking.
Head back in the center of the village and we will have lunch in Shkoder.
Then we will head back to the capital city of Albania, Tirana.
Hotel check in
Dinner in a traditional restaurant or free time.
Day 4- Tirana- Berat ( UNESCO site) - Tirana
Now it’s time to head to the central Albania and we will visit one of the cities that has a reach history, culture and culinary traditions. Next destination is Berat ( UNESCO World Heritage Site)
We will head to the castle of Berat and start exploring it. Most of the buildings inside the citadel refer to the 13th century and people still live inside. There we will have the chance to visit one of the old houses and enjoy their hospitality.
Lunch with a view from the old houses.
WE will also visit the rest of the city, the pedestrian area, the old quarters Mangalem & Gorica and the bridges.
Back in Tirana in the same hotel
We will explore the city by evening
Day 5- Tirana- Airport
More details about this day will be discussed once we know the departure time
We will organize a tour in the main attractions of Tirana.
if the costumers have late departure we may visit Bovilla Lake an amazing lake with crystal blue water OR Dajti National Park ( via cable car) there you will have the possibility to enjoy activities such as four wheel motorcycles, horse riding, etc
Airport drop off.
End of this amazing adventure.
Important info: this trip is suitable for all ages just 2 trails in Theth are suitable for ages 6 years old and older. If the customers have younger children they can participate in the walk/hike with the help of the guide but they have to inform the company earlier in order to get organized.
Ref number: 05122302