Day 1
Arrival in Albania – Rubik
When the group arrives in Albania they will be welcomed by our tour leader and transferred to Rubik. Depending on the time we can make a 2 hour walk to the nearby village or we can enjoy the spectacular view from the 12th century Rubik Church. Dinner and accommodations in Rubik. Overnight in Rubik.
Day 2
Rubik – Lezha – Puke
Breakfast in Rubik. We will visit the city of Lezhë and the memorial grave of Scanderbeg. Lunch will be in the agritourist center of Fishtë. After this, we will go to the city of Puka where we will visit its nearby agricultural farms. Dinner and accommodation in Pukë. Overnight in Puke.
Day 3
Koman Lake – Valbona
We will travel with local minibuses from Puka to Koman. From Koman we embark on the boat that will take us to Fierza. While on the boat we will enjoy the spectacular views of the canyon and its towering peaks that were created by the lake. From Fierze we continue by minibus to Bujan where we visit the tower of Mic Sokoli, a typical North Albanian tower. On the way to Valbona we will make some short breaks at some natural attractions like the canyon of Shoshan, the cave of Dragobin, and more. Dinner and accommodation in Valbona. Overnight in Valbona.
Day 4
Valbona – Theth
We will walk around 2-3 hours to reach the summit of Valbona Pass at the altitude of 1815 m. From there the panorama of both Valbona and Theth Valley is breathtaking. Picnic lunch. In the afternoon we reach Theth where we will dine and stay the night in the guesthouse. Overnight in Theth.
Day 5
Theth – Shkodra
Today we drive from Thethi to Tirana. Along the way we will see the beautiful scenery of T’thore Pass, Boga, Thethi valley and Bjeshkët e Namuna (Cursed Mountains). In Shkodër we make a short break for lunch near the old part of the city. After visiting the northern city of Shkodër we resume driving toward Tirana. Overnight in Tirana.
Day 6
Shkodra – Kruja – Tirana
After breakfast we walk to Shkodra the most important town of north Albania and the Illyrian capital, in the 3rd century BC. Visit Rozafa Castle from where spectacular views all around can be admired. Experience the supremacy the Illyrians would have feel over their enemies standing in such an imposing castle. Take a walk in the newly renovated pedestrian area of Italian and Austrian architecture, testimony to this town historic links with both these countries. Proceed to Kruja, the center of Albanian resistance against the Turks under our national hero Scanderbeg. He kept them from crossing into Western Europe for 25 years, thus earning the title “Champion of Christ” given by the Pope of the time. We visit the Skanderbeg Museum, a very rich Ethnographic Museum and the Old Bazaar where the best handmade souvenirs can be purchased. Return and overnight in Tirana.
Day 7
Tirana – Airport
After breakfast all guest will be driven to Tirana airport for to their connecting flights. End of our service.
