Nature and Culture in Albania Heritage walking tour ✓ Walk in Voskopojë to visit monasteries and churches, the forest NP Fir of Hotova, at the heights of Llogara NP and to cave of Pellumbas ✓ Experience the UNESCO cities Gjirokastra and Berat ✓ Resurrect history at archaeologic sites Butrint and Apollonia ✓ Swim in the turquoise Ionian sea, stroll through stone villages and endless orchards The 10-day walking trip will take you from Lake Ohrid through the mountains at the border with Greece back to the waters of the Ionian Sea, covering the cultural heritage of many civilizations while relating to Albania’s very own peculiarities. The combination of walks in unspoiled nature, visits of main historical sites and swimming opportunities where the mountains reach the sea makes for an unforgettable journey through this multi-faceted country.
1. Rinas - Pogradec 2. Pogradec - Korca 3. Korca - Permet 4. Permet - Gjirokaster 5. Gjirokaster - Qeparo 6. Qeparo - Llogara 7. Llogara - Vlore 8. Vlora - Berat 9. Berat - Tirana 10. Departure Duration: 10-days | Group size: 6-20 Walks: 5x | 2-7h per day ✓ Accommodation: 9x hotel in doubles ✓ Meals: full-board, mostly picnic lunches Transportation: minibus ✓ Other included: entrance fees, multilingual guide X Not included: beverages, souvenirs and tips Season: late March to mid-June, September to mid-November
Cycling in Southern Albania An active journey from Ohrid to Berat, passing four world heritage sites ✓ Start your journey cycling along stunning Lake Ohrid ✓ Ride across the scenic highlands surrounded by snow-capped mountains in Korca and Përmet region ✓ Refresh in the sea after dashing along the windy coastal road of the Riviera ✓ Indulge on the regions different dishes, from cevapi to prawn Cycle 9-days from picturesque mountain villages to the sea, through nature and history of Southern Albania’s most scenic corners. People welcome us with warm sincere hospitality and are full of curiosity when encountering visitors on bikes on their door steps. The right challenge for everybody
A challenging but rewarding journey suitable for everyone. The support vehicle is always around and allows you to hop on for stretch of driving should you feel tired or want to take a day off.
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Arrival in Tirana - Transfer to Ohrid Lake Pogradec - Korçë Korçë - Gërmenjë Gërmenjë - Përmet Përmet - Gjirokastër Gjirokastër - Saranda Saranda - Himarë Transfer from Himarë to Berat Departure to Tirana Airport
Duration: 9-days | Group size: 6-15 Bike: 6x | 40-75 per day Distance / Elevation: 375km / 6250m Accommodation: 9x hotel in double rooms ✓ Meals: full-board, mostly picnic lunches ✓ Transportation: minibus or accompanied by support vehicle ✓ Other included: bike rent, entrance fees, multilingual guide X Not included: beverages, souvenirs and tips Season: late April to mid-June, September to mid-November
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