9 days of Culture and Activities Tour (Essential Albania) Details

• Arrival at Tirana International Airport.
• Meet & greet with local guide and transfer to 4-star hotel in Tirana. Check-in & freshen up.
• Panoramic tour of Tirana city center or free time.
• Overnight in Tirana.

• Breakfast at hotel
  Depart for Kruja (30-40 min drive)
• Coffee break and walking tour stroll at the Old Bazaar and Kruja Castle.
• Lunch at Mrizi Zanave, agrofram in Fishte village, enjoy fresh seasonal food and enjoy a tour in the farm, where artisan create food with much  care.
• Continue to Shkoder (2h drive approx), arrival and guided tour of Shkoder, visit at Venice Mask Fcatory where you can see up close how all the processes of mask production are done, and a visit of showroom.
• Overnight in Shkoder.

08:00 AM – Our journey begins
from Shkoder to Komani Lake(approx. 1 hour 30 minutes), enjoying scenic countryside views along the way.

10:00 AM –  Koman Lake Departure
 All travelers gather at Koman Lake Pier, where our team will assist you in boarding our safe and modern boats for an unforgettable boat tour to Shala River.

11:00 AM –  Already there 
Set sail across the stunning Koman Lake, often called the "Norway of Albania" due to its dramatic cliffs and emerald waters. Capture breathtaking photos as you cruise toward Shala River.

11:30 AM – Arrival at Shala River 
Welcome to Shala River, the "hidden paradise of Albania"! Swimming in the crystal-clear waters or relaxing on the white-pebble shores. Lunch in a traditional inn, near the river.(included)

Optional activities:Zip lining,Hiking,Kayak ,Sunbeds

3:00 PM – Check-in for the return trip
Gather at the boat for your return journey, taking in the last glimpses of this untouched paradise.

3:15 PM – Departure from Shala River
Enjoy a scenic boat ride back, soaking in the breathtaking mountain views one last time.

4:00 PM – Return Boat Ride to Koman Lake
Say goodbye to Shala River as we embark on a scenic boat ride back through Koman Lake’s breathtaking canyons.

5:30 PM – Arrival back in Shkoder

• Breakfast & check-out and transfer to Tirana (2h)
• Stop in route in Tirana for a coffee or refreshings.
• Continue to Berat (approx. 2h from Tirana)
• Visit a local winery for wine tasting and light snacks.
• Later free time for lunch, and proceed with Berat touring.
• Late noon walking tour of Berat’s UNESCO Old Town:
  Berat Castle, Onufri Iconographic Museum, Mangalem & Gorica neighborhoods.
• Dinner on your own or optional traditional restaurant.
• Overnight in Berat.

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Gjirokaster (approx. 3.5h)
• Walking tour of Gjirokaster into Old Bazaar, visit in the The Cold War Tunnel Museum.
• Lunch time, traditional food is always better in Gjirokaster.
  Continue to Saranda (approx. 2h).
• Evening free to stroll Saranda promenade or relax at the hotel.
• Overnight in Saranda.

·         8:30-9:00 Tour starts 

·         9:30 Saint Vasil Village 

·         10:00 Lukova village 

·         10:15 Stop at a view to take some photos. 

·         10:20 Piqeras Village 

·         10:40 Borsh Village (Where we stop to go to the beach)

·         12:20 We go to the restaurant for lunch. 

·         13:20 Departure from the restaurant  

·         14:30 Delvinas City 

·         15:30 Blue Eye 

·         17:00 Lekursi Castle and return to hotel

Breakfast & check-out.

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Leisure morning, enjoy beach time and transfer to Vlore at 4.30pm

• Start the trip  at 8.00-11.30am
• Explore Tirana city tour: BUNKART’ 2, National Museum, Skanderbeg Square etc and stop for lunch.
  Transfer at TEG, Toptani center at 13.30-15.30, transfer to hotel and free time.
  19.30pm Farewell group dinner with traditional restaurant with Folklore Show.
• Overnight in Tirana.

• Breakfast at a hotel.
• Transfer to Tirana International Airport according to flight times.

Departure.