3 Days visiting: Albanian Alps, Hiking in Theth Village to Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall, Shkoder City, Kruje City UNESCO. No Guide
Immerse yourself in the wild nature of Albanian alps, Theth village being the most popular by far, for its rugged beauty, ancient code of honor "Besa" (Fidelity), hospitality, and traditional food.
*Available only from 15 April - 31 October. (may extend longer if weather permits, and may cancel if weather doesn't permit)
Summery:
Visit of Shkodra city, and Rozafa Castle. Shkodra is Albania's "Amsterdam of cyclists" full of places to visit that take you back thousands of years in history. Immerse yourself in the majestic seclusion of Theth Albania. Explore the enchanting natural wonders, like the Blue Eye and Grunas waterfall, of the Theth National Park. A wonderous escape to the Albanian highlands awaits you ;)
Tour itinerary.
Day 1
- Visit of Shkodra, City tour
- Visit of Rozafa, 2400 year old Castle
- Drive through Albanian Alps, Visit of Theth Village
- Accommodation in Guesthouse or Hotel in Theth
Day 2
- Hiking to Theth Grunas waterfall
- Hiking of Theth Blue Eye (Optional hiring local custom off-road vehicles made for rough terrain)
- Visit of Thethi Church
- Visit of Self-Isolation tower of Blood feuds.
Day 3
Transfer to Kallmet
Lunch at Mrizi Zanave Agritoursim complex (on request) - one of the most famous agritourism's in Albania for its traditional gourmet cuisine, where everything is made from scratch with local products from local farmers only. (early booking is required for this restaurant, if no availability, alternative traditional restaurant will be offered.
Transfer to Kruje City, UNESCO.
Visit of Kruje City, Old bazaar, Kruja Castle and museum of Skanderbeg. Kruje old bazaar is famous for artisans that work on silver, traditionally decorated rugs, and pottery.
Transfer to Tirana.
- Hotel Accommodation 2 nights
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver (Not Guide)
- Hotel pickup is offered in Tirana
- Fuel/Petrol and fuel surcharges
- All Taxes
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Meals and beverages (Estimated 10 - 15 euros per meal per person)
- Entry fees in museums and parks (Estimated 20 euros per person in total)
- Cost for special off road vehicles to remote areas in the alps if you choose not to hike. (Theth Blue eye estimated 50 euro total for SUV, and 100 euro total for an off-road minibus, or 10 euro per 1 person per shared minibus upon availability)
- Departure from Tirana, Albania.
- Meeting point and drop off can be at the Tirana International Airport, per your flight details as well.
- 3 Days
- Tirana - Shkoder 105 kilometers, Shkoder - Theth 77 kilometers, Theth - Tirana 177 kilometers. Total 377 kilometers, 235 miles.
- Returns to original departure point
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate