This 10-day journey through Albania and the Balkans offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and authentic local experiences. Travelers will explore vibrant cities like Tirana, Prizren, and Ohrid while discovering UNESCO treasures such as Berat and Gjirokastër. The itinerary includes spectacular landscapes from the Albanian Alps and Valbona Valley to the crystal waters of the Albanian Riviera. Guests will enjoy unique activities such as a boat trip on Koman Lake, rafting on the wild Vjosa River, and an island tour to Karaburun and Sazan. Along the way, they will experience local traditions, regional cuisine, and warm Balkan hospitality. The program also features natural wonders like the Blue Eye spring and the dramatic Rugova Canyon. This immersive journey reveals the beauty and diversity of one of Europe’s most authentic and undiscovered regions.
Professional guides
Breakfasts
1 dinner in Tirana
1 lunch in Peje
1 lunch in Tirana/ 1 wine tasting in Berat
1 lunch in Gjirokaster
A/C vehicle with professional driver
Boat trip in Koman Lake
Sleeping beauty cave entrance
Karaburun Boat Ride
Arrival in Tirana and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner accompanied by traditional Albanian folk music.
Travel north to Shkodër before boarding the scenic boat ride across Koman
Lake and visiting the beautiful Shala River(stop there for about 2.5h). Continue
through the Albanian Alps to Valbona Valley for dinner and overnight.
Cross into Kosovo and explore the impressive Rugova Canyon, visiting its cave and waterfall followed by lunch in the area. Stop in Peja for a short visit before continuing to the charming town of Prizren.
After exploring Prizren, travel back toward Tirana with a stop for lunch along the way. Visit the UNESCO town of Berat and enjoy a wine tasting at Cobo Winery , free time on your own.
Drive to the coastal city of Vlorë and board a boat for an excursion around the Karaburun Peninsula ,Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave and Vasili Beach. Enjoy time to swim, relax, refuel yourself and admire the crystal-clear waters of the Albanian Riviera.
Follow the spectacular Albanian Riviera with a stop at Porto Palermo beach, where you'll spend most of time . Continue to Sarandë, check-in and dinner at restaurant.
Visit the natural spring of the Blue Eye before heading to the UNESCO stone city of Gjirokastër for a guided visit. Continue to the charming town of Përmet, known for its nature and traditional cuisine.
Experience an exciting rafting adventure on the wild Vjosa River, one of Europe’s last free-flowing rivers. Afterwards, travel to Korçë, a lively cultural city known for its history and cuisine.
Cross into North Macedonia to visit the UNESCO lakeside town of Ohrid and explore its historic churches and old town. In the afternoon return to Tirana.
Enjoy some free time in Tirana for shopping or a final walk through the city. Transfer to the airport according to your departure time.
