7-Day Private Tour of Central Albania from Tirana

Day 1 Visit Kruja city and Zeza river and canyons

1. 1

   Kruje

   10 min

   Tour starts after breakfast in Kruja

2. 2

   10 min

   Arrive near the start of zeza gorge and start our hike to the destinations inside the gorge.

3. 3

   20 min

   Visit waterfall on Zeza canyons

4. 4

   20 min

   Visit Abdyl Aga bridge an old ottoman era bridge

5. 5

   Kruje

   2 hours

   Return to Kruja city for lunch

6. 6

   Kruje

   2 hours

   Around 3.30 we start the tour of the city (most important historical city of Albania)

7. 7

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Visit Sarisalltiku temple on top of Kruja mountain 1100 m and enjoy the sunset.

8. 8

   Kruje

   1 min

   Return to Kruja for accommodation and free time.

Day 2 Cape of Rodoni

1. 1

   Kruje

   10 min

   Tour starts after breakfast around 8 am

2. 2

   2 hours

   Visit Cape of Rodoni and Skenderbeu castle wich is next to the cape.

3. 3

   1 min

   Free time mask dyving and exploring the cape

4. 4

   2 hours

   Head to San Pietro beach for lunch

5. 5

   Durres

   2 hours

   After lunch we head to Durresi city for the tour.

6. 6

   Tirana

   1 min

   Head to Tirana the capital city for accommodation and dinner.

Day 3 Erzeni river and Petrela castle

1. 1

   1 min

   Tour starts at 8 am drive to Iba village near Erzeni river.

2. 2

   2 hours

   Start a 1.5 hour track up the river to the mouth of the canyons.

3. 3

   1 hour

   After a break near the canyons we head deeper in to the canyons and explore many beautiful places

4. 4

   The Cave of Pellumbas

   2 hours

   Visit Pellumbasi cave up the mountain however this is optional because you can chose other easier destinations to reach . If you chose the cave we will have lunch in restaurant in Pellumbasi village, if you chose to stay down the river lunch will be brought to us by our suppliers.

5. 5

   Petrela Castle

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   After lunch and free time in Erzeni river we visit Petrela castle.

6. 6

   Tirana

   1 min

   Return to Tirana accommodation and dinner.

Day 4 Tour if Tirana and Bovilla lake

1. 1

   2 hours

   After breakfast we do the tour of Tirana and visit the national museum.

2. 2

   Lake Bovilla

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Visit bovilla lake free time and diving. This day is meant to be relaxing because day 5 and 6 are intensive.

3. 3

   Lake Bovilla

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Lunch by the lake or in restaurant free time until 3.30

4. 4

   Lake Bovilla

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Visit so called the rock for an amazing view from the lake and great photos.

5. 5

   Tirana

   1 min

   Return to Tirana for accommodation and dinner

Day 5 Roadtrip from Tirana to Shen Gjergji and climbing the "Mountain with pits"

1. 1

   Tirana

   2 hours

   Tour starts at 7 am and we start a 2 hour roadrtip with many stops to the base of Mountain with pits and visit Dajti national park during this roadtrip.

2. 2

   3 hours

   Arrive at the mountain base and start a 2 hour climb to Miceku summit 1812 m. This mountain is considered a Geomonument.

3. 3

   2 hours

   After descending he head to Shen meria village for lunch. Optional we can take lunch with us and have a picnic in Lepuri lake.

4. 4

   2 hours

   Visit Lepuri lake a mountain lake with amazing view. Horse and mule rides, diving, etc.

5. 5

   1 hour

   Visit Stanet e Linosit mountain valley (natural border between Mountain with pits and Biza)

6. 6

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Head to Shen Meri village for accommodation and dinner

Day 6 Visit Biza and Snoi mountain climb (1850 m)

1. 1

   1 hour

   Tour starts at 7 am
   Optional : Snoi mountain is steep and has no trail and althought is rewarding with amazing views, but may be too much for some guests. If you decide not to climb, you can enjoy your morning for longer and make a roadtrip to other points of attraction in Biza and Martaneshi such as Ballenja Vali and Ballgjin village all with their own share of beautiful natural sights.

2. 2

   2 hours

   Head to Biza field a 1.30 h roadtrip (optional 2 roads one from the mountain one from down the valley crossing the villages of Shen Gjergji county). You can search it by Bizë Albania in google earth or maps or google Snoi mountain for more info on the mountain.

3. 3

   5 hours

   Arive at the base of Snoi mountain and start the track up the mountain 2 hour challanging but very rewarding. The view is line a catalog of mountains from every direction diverent shapes and kinds of mountains. The heart of east Albanian mountains.

4. 4

   3 hours

   After the challanging hike he head to Biza lake for lunch by the lake and dyving on the crystal cold waters of the lake.

5. 5

   1 hour

   Visit Vali cave where the river of zeza falls in to and the valley nearby.

6. 6

   2 min Admission ticket included

   Head for accommodation in Shen meria village

Day 7 Optional

1. 1

   Tirana

   8 hours

   The last bay is optional. By this time you have a good idea of the country and is up to you to chose your destination. You may also be tired from climbing Snoi mountain so it is up to you.