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Duration
10 days/9 nights
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Tour Type
Adventure
Berat, Ksamil, Shkoder

LOW COST GROUP TOUR 10 days

Children Policies
  • Child under 2 years old is free of charge, they don’t have a seat and share the parent’s
    existing bedding (Maximum 1 child can share the parent’s existing bedding)
  • Child from 2 – 5.99 years old: 50% of adult price and share the parent’s existing bedding,
    also they have the right of a seat, and 70% of the price if they need their own bed.
  • Child 6 years old or older will be treated as an adult and charged as full amount.
Included
  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation with comfortable vehicles
  • Tours as mentioned in the program
  • English speaking tour guide and driver
  • Accommodation for 9 nights with bed & breakfast in mixed 3-4 star hotels
  • (single room occupancy available at additional price of 210€)
  • Local taxes
  • Entry tickets (castles & national parks)
  • Round trip Boat ticket to Shala River (3 hours)
  • Boat trip in Saranda(day 8)
  • Local transportation Theth-Nderlyse-Theth
Excluded
  • Flights
  • Visa fees & procedures
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch & Dinner (5-20€)
  • Tips ( We advice tipping around 10% of the price )
  • Everything not mentioned in “ include section “

Details

Day-by-day itinerary ( 10 Days tour) *10 days/9 Nights:

Arrivals at the airport- we will organize the airport pick up and transfer you to the hotel in center of Tirana. After getting some time to rest we will organize a tour in Tirana to visit the most interesting tourist attractions. Free time for dinner or with the guide. In both cases we will give our suggestions based on your preferences. It’s recommended traditional restaurant with Albanian folkloric music. Overnight in Tirana
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.
After a breakfast with local products we will head to the Blue Eye of Thethi We will need local vans to reach this village because 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. To reach the destination it requires a 40-50 minutes easy to moderate walking. Head back to Shkoder for lunch near the lake or river. Our last destination for today will be Tirana. . After hotel checkin we will go around the city. Free time in the city or traditional dinner.
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. In the castle there is a possibility to visit a local family in their own home. 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. Free time in the evening.
We will have an early departure from Tirana and head to Komani lake. This day we will have take away breakfast. The time of departure will also be discussed with the group. A short coffee break on the way. After arriving there we will take the boat to reach Shala river and the boat trip is on the amazing blue waters of Komani lake, between the mountains full of green trees ( 1.5 hours one way). In Shala river you can swim, try local food, rent kayaks, do sun bath, zip line etc. We will stay in Shala River until 15:00 then take the return boat trip. Expected arrival in Tirana around 21:00. Free time for dinner. Overnight in Tirana.
Head south and our first stop is the stone city of Gjirokastra, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 it’s one of the most visited cities in Albania. Gjirokastra Bazaar, with its cobblestoned streets, medieval facades, makes up the center and the heart of the Old Town. The first attraction that welcomes visitors is thought to date back to the Ottoman period, although nothing is left of that period. By taking a walk around the historical city center, you will explore all of its major attractions. The group will be free to move around the old city center ( The old Bazaar). There you can find many handmade artisanal products and that will be the prfect place for souvenirs. The Castle of Gjirokastra, undoubtedly one of the most magnificent fortresses in Albania and one of the biggest in the Balkans, has a superb view over the valley. Your guide will explain you more about the history of Albania. After lunch we will stop the Blue Eye of Saranda. It’s a water spring famous for its clear turquoise water with bubbles coming from the bottom to the surface ( 20 minutes walk each way or you can rent scouters ) Overnight in Saranda. Free time for dinner. The guide can take you to the promenade for a walk in the city near the beach.
After breakfast we will head to one of the pearls of Albanian Riviera, Ksamil. The light blue waters and the white sand has made that Ksamil considered the European Maldive. This will be a relaxing day. Those interested for fore adventure can also take jet skis, speed boats, kayaks, pedal boats etc and explore the 3 islands. Sunset & Dinner to Lekursi Castle. Overnight in Saranda.
The trip starts at 10:00 and we will be there 20 minutes earlier. During the trip we will have music, and stop in different beaches( as mentioned above) only accessible by boat. The boat is big and has floors without music fore those wondering fore relax. Some of the beaches are private and the boat is not allowed to go closer than 20 meters but people jump from the boat or take small speed boats. The longest stop will be in Krorez Bay 3 hours and there you can enjoy the beach, sun, go for lunch ( you can also take food with you), explore the area etc. During return trip on the ship is organized Schiuma party and the atmosphere is amazing. We will return to Saranda at 17:00 After that free time in Saranda or group games in the evening. Overnight in Saranda
After breakfast we will take the Riviera Route and head to Dhermi with some stops in our way such as Porto Palermo or scenic spots. On this day we will relax in the pebble beach with crystal clear waters of Dhermi. After lunch we will head to Tirana with a short stop on the way back. Our next stop will be in LLogara National Park at the view point. There you can get the view of all riviera and after that we can try the local desert Hotel Check-in I Tirana. Free time for dinner.
This will be the last day of this amazing trip. We will organize the drop off based on group flights . Depending on departure time you can get some time for shopping, souvenirs, etc. The ones with late arrival on first day can go for a city tours to the main attractions. You should be at the airport 2.5-3 hours before departure. End of the adventure.

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