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Kruja Castle of Skanderbeg & The Bektashi Sari Salltik
Tirana
8 hours
During this day trip we will visit the Castle of Kruja, the center of Skanderbeg's rebellion against the Ottoman Empire during the 15th century. The castle is an inhabited where locals are living at their houses from long time ago.Kruja has one of the most authentic old bazaar where we may find antiques, souvenirs and handcrafts from the locals. Above Kruja castle, , there is a Holy Place of the Bektashi order, the Sari Saltik. More to explore and listen during the visit...
FROM$380/ per group
Dorian D.
Tirana, the city of 1001 opportunities....
Tirana
6 hours 30 min
Tirana the modern Capital of 1001 opportunities. Once a small settlement, whose Founder wanted to compare with the center of Persia, Tehran. Later an important station along some ancient routes started to grow up and expanded more and more in different periods of time. Plenty of things to visit and see in the city, including a visit of the Check Point Block (Blloku), Bunk-Art museum, The Martyrs Avenue, Scanderbeg Square and one of the oldest mosque in the town, the Et-hem Beg Mosque.
FROM$250/ per group
Dorian D.
Permet, the town of Roses & Rafting in Vjosa River
Tirana
10 hours
During this day trip we will visit the little town of Permet known as “The Roses’ town”. Its old neighborhood has a nice atmosphere and a very pleasant smell which comes from the roses and other flowers that the locals grow on their gardens. Vjosa River is the one of the longest rivers in the country with a very beautiful valley and plenty of natural sources to be visted. The highlight in this river is Rafting along the river stream
FROM$430/ per group
Dorian D.
Exploring Holta River Canyon & Banja Lake
Tirana
9 hours
During this day trip we will visit Banja Lake which has been formed as a result of controlling the Devolli river stream and built a hydropower plant for electricity production. Since then, the lake has become a touristic destination and the site of plenty boat tours. The town of Gramsh has a nice market area which deserves a short visit. Exploring the Holta River Canyon is considering the highlight of the day. A few km long river canyon formed as the result of erosion and e
FROM$390/ per group
Dorian D.
Korca, “the little Paris” & Prespa Lake
Tirana
10 hours
During this day trip we will visit Korca city considered the largest in the southeast of the country and a very important cultural center. Due to the French cultural influence during the ww1, it has been called often as “the little Paris”. As the home of National Museum of Education and more museums, it offers a lot to the visitors. Prespa lake is divided between the three countries Albania, Greece and North Macedonia.
FROM$480/ per group
Dorian D.
Thethi the "Heart" of the Accursed Mountains, Albanian Alps
Tirana
11 hours 30 min
During this day trip we will visit the Boga Valley, The Thorja Pass, Thethi village with its church and the Blood-feud tower, Grunasi Waterfall and we can extend the tour with a great hike to the Blue Eye cold water spring. The village itself is situated in the National Park with the same name. Visiting Theth in the early 20th century, the traveler Edith Durham wrote about it : I think no place where human beings live has given me such an impression of majestic isolation from all the world.
FROM$500/ per group
Dorian D.
Comfy SUV Tour to Kruja Castle & The Bektashi Sari Salltik
Tirana
8 hours
During this day trip we will visit the Castle of Kruja, the center of Skanderbeg's rebellion against the Ottoman Empire during the 15th century. The castle is an inhabited where locals are living at their houses from long time ago.Kruja has one of the most authentic old bazaar where we may find antiques, souvenirs and handcrafts from the locals. Above Kruja castle, , there is a Holy Place of the Bektashi order, the Sari Saltik. More to explore and listen during the visit...
FROM$290/ per group
Dorian D.
Art & Heritage Tour Of Prizren in Kosovo
Tirana
10 hours
During this day trip we will visit the second largest city of Kosovo, the birthplace of the Albanian revolution for the foundation of modern independent Albanian state. Prizren, a city with mixed ethnic people, living together peacefully. It is located on the banks of the Lumebardhi River between the foothills of the Sharr Mountains in southern Kosovo. The old town of Prizren has a very nice atmosphere where the Ottoman architecture style has been mixed with the modern one.
FROM$340/ per group
Dorian D.
Comfy SUV tour to Korca, “the little Paris” & Prespa Lake
Tirana
10 hours
During this day trip we will visit Korca city considered the largest in the southeast of the country and a very important cultural center. Due to the French cultural influence during the ww1, it has been called often as “the little Paris”. As the home of National Museum of Education and more museums, it offers a lot to the visitors. Prespa lake is divided between the three countries Albania, Greece and North Macedonia.
FROM$360/ per group
Dorian D.
Exclusive day trip to Osumi Canyon & Bogova Waterfall
Tirana
11 hours
During this day trip we will hike to Bogova waterfall. The water of this fall comes from the high mountain of Tomorr. The River Osum flows through the canyon of about 26 km long, which is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Albania. Spring is the best time to view the many waterfalls in the gorges. The locals like to tell many nice legends about the canyons and the events happened there such as the Legend of the Bride
FROM$380/ per group
Dorian D.
Illyrian, Roman & Ottoman traces mixed in one place
Tirana
8 hours
During this day trip we will visit a city, with ruins dating from the Roman era and some Royal Graves of Illyrian Kings. The city of Elbasan is one of the largest in Albania. In fact, though it has an early Ottoman name, it was definitely an Illyrian settlement since the 4th century BC.
FROM$350/ per group
Dorian D.
Berat the town of "One thousand & one...…" windows
Tirana
9 hours
Berat is surrounded by hills and mountains, which gives the impression of a "Huge Amphitheater" where the "local gladiators" are living in peace with Mother Nature. Magic continues once you enter inside the Fortress overlooking the town, built by Illyrian Masters with big blocks of stone, which looks like a big "stage of a movie" from the ancient times. The locals are still living in their own little houses with small gardens where they grow fresh fruits and vegetables.
FROM$430/ per group
Dorian D.
The Holly Mountain Tomorr & a glimpse of Berat by night
Tirana
10 hours
During this day trip we will visit the mountain massive of Tomorr, which according to the Albanian mythology, is consider the “mountain of Gods”. With some high peaks over 2000 meters above sea level, this mountain is considering the highest peak of central Albania. At one of the peeks, there is a Holly Temple of Bektashi order, considered as pilgrim place for many people. A local winery along the way will give more authentic atmosphere to our day. A glimpse of Berat by night is like a must.
FROM$358/ per group
Dorian D.
Rafting in Osumi River Canyon & exploring Bogova Waterfall
Tirana
11 hours
During this day trip we will hike to Bogova waterfall. The water of this fall comes from the high mountain of Tomorr. The River Osum flows through the canyon of about 26 km long, which is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Albania. Spring is the best time to view the many waterfalls in the gorges. The locals like to tell many nice legends about the canyons and the events happened there such as the Legend of the Bride
FROM$380/ per group
Dorian D.
Shkoder, the Little "Amsterdam" of Albania
Tirana
9 hours
During this day trip we will visit the largest northern city of Shkoder. Surrounded by the water, sea, lake and rivers, full of history, culture, tradition and hospitality people, right in the vicinity of the Albanian Alps, Shkodra has a lot to offer to the visitors. Rozafa Castle, The Leaden Mosque, The Great Cathedral, Mesi Bridge, are among the places and sites to be explored during our day trip. The Lagoon of Patok will be our “stretching legs” time on the way back home
FROM$290/ per group
Dorian D.
The Stone city of Gjirokaster, UNESCO Heritage
Tirana
10 hours
During this day trip we will visit Tepelene fortress built by Ali Pasha Tepelena. It is visited by many notable people of the time among them the British Poet Lord Byron. The town is located on the left shore of the Vjosa River. Gjirokaster is the next place to be visited. It is located in a valley between the Wide mountains and the Drino river valley. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate".
FROM$430/ per group
Dorian D.
Summer Day town Elbasan & the “Little Switzerland" village
Tirana
8 hours
During this day trip we will visit a city, with ruins dating from the Roman era and a very pleasant little village in the hilly side of the city. The city of Elbasan is one of the largest in Albania. In fact, though it has an early Ottoman name, it was definitely an Illyrian settlement since the 4th century BC. Settled on the valley of Shkumbini river, it developed and expanded as a station along the famous Via Egnatia Roman road. The Romans called it ‘Ad-Quintum mansio’.
FROM$280/ per group
Dorian D.
Exclusive day trip in Puka & Mrizi Zanave Farm
Tirana
9 hours
During this day trip we will visit the little town of Puka, situated on a plateau, surrounded by high mountains. A little lake formed recently, has given a warmer atmosphere to this little town situated over 800 meters above the sea level. The settlement is inhabited by the tribe of Puka one of the "seven tribes of Puka". Later the town was called Picaria… Today we will enjoy the visit to Mrizi I Zanave Farm, where we may have the chance to taste delicious local organic food.
FROM$379/ per group
Dorian D.
Berat the town of "One thousand &... one" windows
Tirana
9 hours
Berat is surrounded by hills and mountains, which gives the impression of a "Huge Amphitheater" where the "local gladiators" are living in peace with Mother Nature. Magic continues once you enter inside the Fortress overlooking the town, built by Illyrian Masters with big blocks of stone, which looks like a big "stage of a movie" from the ancient times. The locals are still living in their own little houses with small gardens where they grow fresh fruits and vegetables.
FROM$370/ per group
Dorian D.
Visit the lovely Puka & Mrizi Zanave Farm
Tirana
9 hours
During this day trip we will visit the little town of Puka, situated on a plateau, surrounded by high mountains. A little lake formed recently, has given a warmer atmosphere to this little town situated over 800 meters above the sea level. The settlement is inhabited by the tribe of Puka one of the "seven tribes of Puka". Later the town was called Picaria… Today we will enjoy the visit to Mrizi I Zanave Farm, where we may have the chance to taste delicious local organic food.
FROM$450/ per group
Dorian D.
Vlore, home of Independence of Albania
Tirana
10 hours
During this day trip we will visit the city of Vlore, which has been the center of the Albanian resistance against the Ottomans which culminated with the declaration of the Independence at the same place. The city lies on the sea shore, in front of the Sazan Island and the Peninsula of Karaburun where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea. As the center of the Albanian Independence has a lot of historical interest, but also plenty of natural beauty and crystal water beaches along the seaside.
FROM$480/ per group
Dorian D.
Apollonia of Illyria & Divjake-Karavasta Lagoon/Park
Tirana
8 hours
During this day trip we will visit the ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia which is located on the right bank of Vjosa river. An Illyrian settlement which later got more new inhabitants from Greek islands and the mainland. Another interesting place that we will visit today is the National Park & Lagoon Divjake-Karavasta.
FROM$280/ per group
Dorian D.
Around Ohrid Lake, North Macedonia & Albania
Tirana
10 hours
During this day trip we will visit the old town of Ohrid. Situated on the shore of the lake with the same name is considered the largest town around the lake. The city was known under the ancient name Lychnidos probably meaning "city of light", According to a local legend, Ohrid used to have 365 churches, one for each day of the year. Due to this has received the nickname "Jerusalem of the Balkans” The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments which offers a very warm atmosphere.
FROM$450/ per group
Dorian D.
The UNESCO Lakeshore of Ohrid lake inside Albania
Tirana
9 hours
During this day trip we will visit the fisherman village of Lin situated on the western side of Ohrid Lake, the town of Pogradec a touristic destination during summer time, Drilon Park and Tushemisht Village. Lake Ohrid is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, with a unique aquatic ecosystem of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species with a maximum depth of 280 m. Drilon Park or as the locals call it “Voloreka” is a karstic spring water.
FROM$270/ per group
Dorian D.