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G018 14 Days Adventure Tour Albania & Montenegro

Unhurried and untouched, Albania & Montenegro sit at southeast Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkans, and offers an Epic mix
of traditional character, diverse physical environments, and great cuisine... Wise choice to explore and an unforgettable experience!

Day 01: arrival at Airport – Tirana (20 km 30 min)
Meet the local host during your stay and transfer to hotel in Tirana: transfer Included: MONTENEGRO
(considering traffic) – 40min • Accommodation in 4* hotels
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel • Breakfast Zabljak Tara Bridge
Panoramic, walking tour of Tirana - the main Italian influenced boulevard, the • Guide English speaking Durmitor NP
National Historic Museum, the Bunker, Pazari i Ri (New bazar - where you can see a • Private transport
green market, fishops and also taste artisanal ice creams) Njegusi
Overnight in Tirana Kotor Theth
Accommodation: Hotel Metro or Colosseo 4* or similar Tirana Valbone
Budva Podgorica Fierze
Day 02: Tirana – Dajti Mountain – Tirana (bicycling) Koman
Breakfast at the hotel. We drive towards Dajti Mountain National Park or use the cable car Shkoder
(depending on the group size and depending on the weather conditions) to go to Fishte
the highest point that the cable car takes us.
The cable car is the longest in the Balkans with scenic views. (15min cable car ride – up Cape of Rodon
to the mountain). We start to descend downhill Mountain Dajti with our bike towards Dajti
Surrel and then head towards Farka Lake to only finish our tour at the Elbasan Road. Durres
24 km, elevation+191m / - 1050m Tirana
Overnight in Tirana: Hotel Metro or Colosseo 4* or similar
Day 03: Tirana – Theth (Hiking) (188km – 5hrs driving time) Berat
Breakfast in the hotel, check out and depart to Theth with stop en route to Shkodra Osumi
for refreshments. Sazan Island Vlore Canyon
Time for lunch on the way to Theth. Afternoon tour will start with a 40-minute walk by
visiting the Church and the Grunas waterfall. It is a natural attraction, 30 meters high. All its ALBANIA
water derives entirely from a rock and from snow water. Afterward, we have a short visit to Llogara NP
the “Kulla” (tower) of Theth. There, men would hide for protection from families with whom
they were engaged in a blood feud. Meanwhile, they would try to find a “peaceful” solution
between the families. Locally they call this impressive stone tower as Kulla e Ngujimit
(lock-in tower)...
We recommend visiting: Day 05: Valbona NP – Fierza & Koman lake (Ferry Boat) – Shkodra – Podgorica
– the church (located in the village) (150km – 4.5hrs)
– the lock-in tower (“Kulla e Ngujimit”, located in the village) Breakfast in the hotel, check out. Drive to Fierza Ferry Terminal (40min)
– the Grunas waterfall, which is around 45 minutes walking from the village (one-way) Embark the ferry and enjoy a 2.5 hours sailing in Fierza &Koman Lakes amidst stunning
– the canyon, around 20 minutes walking from the waterfall (one-way) panoramic views of the Drini River Valley, canyons, waterfalls and amazing rock
– the Blue Eye, which is around 2,5 hours walking from the village (one-way). It is formations. Lunch on the way to Shkodra
possible to go there by car Board the bus and continue driving to Shkodra (2hrs) for a nice walk and visit of city center
Overnight in Theth Continue driving to Podgorica/ Montenegro
Accommodation: Guesthouse Marashi or similar Overnight in Podgorica: Hotel Centreville 4* or similar
Day 04: Theth – Valbona NP (Hiking) Day 06: Podgorica – Tara bridge (zip-line) – Zabljak (durmitor NP) (165km – 3.5hrs)
Breakfast and check out. Today we’ll start hiking trail from Theth to Valbona National Park Breakfast at the hotel, check out. Today we’ll drive towards wild nature of Montenegro,
Info about the Theth to Valbona Hike passing by amazing canyon of Moraca River. We’ll stop on the way to Tara Bridge for photos.
Distance: 17km Upon arrival to Tara Bridge, which offers majestic views over the canyon, another
Time: 6-8 hours breathtaking adventure is waiting for you: Zip Line in Tara River.
Difficulty: Medium (moderate level of fitness required) After the time for lunch, continue driving to Zabljak for half an hour
Water: Streams and small stalls/cafes available every 2-3 hours Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and you may enjoy an afternoon walk in famous Durmitor
The hike from Theth to Valbona takes you to the top of a mountain and back down the National Park (Black lake). There is a 3.5km trail that runs around the lake and which
other side. A lot of the way is steep and gravelly but there are also some flatter parts. should take 1.5hrs to walk around.
Overnight in Valbona: Guesthouse Margjeka or similar Overnight in Zabljak: Hotel Polar Star 4* or similar

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