Explore the Cities Of Albania In 7 Days
Highlights
Tirana, Përmeti, Korce, Tomorr National Park, Pogradec, Berat
Locations Covered
Tirana, Përmeti, Korce, Tomorr National Park, Pogradec, Berat
architectural, adventure sports, Eco Tourism
Private Tour
7 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the cities of Albania for their cultural and traditional wonders. Visit Berat to learn about the Castle of Berat. Enjoy a rafting experience on Osumi Canyon on your way to Permet. Marvel at nature as you hike through the Rehova village. Visit the famous Saint Mary Church in Prespa as you get near to end of your journey.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Tirana - Berat
Arrival at Tirana Airport (TIA) and departure to Berat City.
Meet our guides at the arrival gate of the Tirana International Airport (TIA), and once the group is together, we will depart to Berat City, the White City!
Enjoy A cultural tour will be fun in the afternoon that day as you learn more about the Castle of Berat and the historical neighbourhoods of Gorica and Mangalem.
Eat dinner that night at Castle Park Hotel, the best in the area, with the most delicious food and the best service.
Sleep at Castle Park Hotel.
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Day 2: Berat
Mules Caravan on the Holy Mount of Tomorr
Visit one of Albania’s most magnificent mountain ranges after breakfast in the traditional way!
Witness the blessings of the natural harmony of the elements and the Holy Mountain of Tomorr on the back of a sturdy mountain mule, just like the mountain people of times past. During ancient, Roman and medieval times, Mount Tomorr was considered the Olympus of the Illyrians, the region's original people. Tomorr was considered the fairy house of the region and a divine oracle of the nation.
Experience a traditional Albanian village and be treated to seasonal, regional cuisine with fresh local products of the area.
Get back in our 4x4 cars, and we will head to the hotel, where you will shower and be ready for the Winery Night.
Come to Cobo Winery for wine tasting and see how tasty Albanian wine is made.
Back to the hotel again.
Overnight in Berat.
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Day 3: Corovode
Rafting/River Hiking on Osumi Canyon and going to Permet.
Go after breakfast for rafting or river hiking, depending on the season (the excellent season for rafting is March - June, and the right season for river hiking is July - November).
If you have a taste for adventure and are curious about wild Albania, join us! We depart from the beautiful UNESCO heritage city of Berat and head out across the wilderness of the Osumi Canyons in Skrapar.
Enjoy rafting/river hiking, which will provide magnificent scenery as you float by the canyon walls and make for a memorable experience. Eight waterfalls, a cathedral, unspoiled nature, and the soothing sounds of running water combine to create a truly unique trip.
Have a picnic lunch with fresh products from the area after the adventure on the canyon and head to Permet City using the old road to taste the Offroad.
Travel to Skrapar, and stop at a small village known for its famous pancakes with honey, which are the best in Albania.
Leave the village and be in Permet City, the City of Roses.
Accommodate at the hotel, and we will visit the thermal baths of Permet.
Dinner in Permet and sleeping there.
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Day 4: Permet
Rafting in Vjosa River and driving to Rehova Village.
Start after breakfast rafting on the Vjosa River, one of Europe’s last free-flowing rivers, a class III rafting.
Prepare for waves up to four feet and narrow passages that send the boat shimmying and water gushing over the sides. Vjosa River’s entire 270 km course is wild, untamed, and adorned with beautiful canyons, braided river sections, islands, and oxbows.
Have a local lunch with the area's products after rafting, and you will start driving to Sotira Farm, one of the largest and best farms in Albania.
Take a short look at the farm; if you want, you can do Horse Riding (extra).
Get all the group in the cars, and we will drive to Rehova.
Stop at another famous village, Leskovik, before going to Rehova. An age-long plane tree looks like it wants to tell us the story of that place. Leskovik used to be the holiday place for the wealthiest people back then.
Head to Rehova Village after we will visit Leskovik.
Sleep in Rehova that night and see the beauties of that village.
Savour dinner with fresh and local products from the area.
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Day 5: Rehova Village to Korce
Do a short hike around Rehova village after breakfast so you can look at how people live, work, etc.
Get all the group in the car, and we will drive to Korca, one of the most beautiful cities in Albania.
Keep your luggage in the hotel, and we can explore Korca together. You will see that people in Korca City are so smiley, lovely and kind.
Visit some museums, and then it is time to eat. A perfect lunch with local products and serenades (a tradition of Korca) will make you feel calm and happy.
You can go to the hotel because it will be a long night.
Explore Korca’s pubs, discos and more together. We will enjoy the nightlife in Korca because it is the best for nightlife.
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Day 6: From Prespa to Pogradec
Eat breakfast since you will be slightly exhausted from the last night, but this trip will make you forget about being tired.
Go for a short drive to Prespa Lake, our next thing.
Climb onboard a small boat which will take us around the lake after we reach the lake. The Prespa Lakes are two freshwater lakes, with the larger shared between North Macedonia, Albania, and Greece. It is not over yet. Inside the lake is a small island called Maligrad. Maligrad is an island deep within the Albanian part of Lake Prespa, with many caves suitable for wildlife and a circular cliff. Shaped like a tadpole, it contains some trees and an area of sand. The island comprises a famous Saint Mary Church, built by Qesar Novaku, a local noble, in 1369.
Enjoy a short hike and explore the island.
Head to another fantastic city which is Pogradec.
Leave your things at the hotel, and we will start by visiting some museums, squares and all the traditional places in Pogradec.
Drive to Drilon! A national park with all the beauties and charm inside. The perfect place to relax and calm your body and your soul. Drilon used to be the favourite place for our dictator, Enver Hoxha. He used to come here and take a break from everything.
Savour a perfect lunch which will take place with some fresh and local food.
Go back to our hotel, and you can have some free time to spend with each other on the side of the lake.
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Day 7: Tirane
Going to Tirana and ending this adventure.
Eat breakfast, and afterwards, transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |