Day 1: Arrival in Tirana • Arrival & Orientation:
Arrive in Tirana, transfer to your 3-4 star hotel.
Orientation with your guide on the tour itinerary. • Evening: Explore Skanderbeg Square, and enjoy a traditional Albanian dinner.
Day 2: Tirana to Berat (UNESCO) •
Morning Ride: Start your bike journey to Berat, known as the “City of a Thousand Windows.” • Distance: 90 km (transport available for sections as needed). • Afternoon: Guided tour of Berat Castle and the old Mangalem and Gorica quarters.
• Evening: Relax at your hotel in Berat.
Day 3: Berat to Apollonia & Vlorë
-Morning Ride: Cycle to the ancient city of Apollonia, a major archaeological site. • Distance: 40 km to Apollonia. • Afternoon: Continue to Vlorë by bike or with transport assistance. • Evening: Check into your hotel in Vlorë and enjoy the seaside.
Day 4: Vlorë to Gjirokastër (UNESCO)
Morning: Transfer partway to Gjirokastër, then continue by bike through the picturesque Drino Valley. Distance: 100 km (transport available for sections as needed). • Afternoon: Explore the stone city of Gjirokastër, including the fortress and Skenduli House. • Evening: Check into your hotel in Gjirokastër.
Day 5: Gjirokastër to Butrint (UNESCO)
• Morning Ride: Cycle towards the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint. • Distance: 65 km. • Afternoon: Explore the ancient ruins of Butrint, a melting pot of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian cultures. • Evening: Return to Sarandë for an overnight stay
Day 6: Rest Day in Sarandë
• Morning: Relax by the Ionian Sea, with optional hiking or swimming activities. • Afternoon: Optional visit to the Blue Eye Spring or nearby beaches. • Evening: Enjoy the sunset and dinner in Sarandë.
Day 7: Sarandë to Himarë
-Morning Ride: Cycle along the breathtaking coastal road to Himarë. • Distance: 52 km. • Afternoon: Explore Himarë, visit the castle and enjoy the beaches. • Evening: Overnight in Himare
Day 8: Himarë to Vlorë •
-Morning Ride: Continue cycling along the coast, passing through the Llogara Pass. • Distance: 55 km. • Afternoon: Optional hike in Llogara National Park. • Evening: Return to your hotel in Vlorë.
Day 9: Vlorë to Durrës
Morning: Transport to Durrës. • Afternoon: Guided tour of Durrës Amphitheatre and Archaeological Museum. • Evening: Check into your hotel in Durrës.
Day 10: Departure from Tirana
• Morning: Transfer back to Tirana for your departure. • Afternoon: Optional visit to the National History Museum in Tirana if time permits. • Evening: Departure. This itinerary offers a mix of cycling, hiking, cultural exploration, and relaxation, with comfortable accommodations and professional guidance throughout.
Price:
• €1700 per person using our E-bikes, for a self-guided tour.
• € 1400 per person using your own E-bikes, for a self-guided tour.
Group Size:
• Minimum: 10 participants.
• Maximum: 16 participants.
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