SOUTHERN ALBANIA
The Last Off-Road Gem of Europe
THE LAST OFF-ROAD GEM OF EUROPE
DAY 1
Tiranë - Qafa Qershisë - Feken - Shën Gjegj - Farkë - Tiranë
Today your great adventure to Albania begins. We arrive in Tirana, the capital of Albania. Our hotel is located outside the city to have possibility to do an afternoon ride with our cars in the Dajti mountain on some off road area of Saint George village.
Accomodation in Tirana
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DAY 2
Tiranë – Krrabë – Bradashesh - Cërrik – Gramsh – Maliq – Korçë.
After we get ready on our 4x4 we head towards eastern Albania. The road part of the famous Via Egnatia connected Rome with Constantinople for thousands of years. After we leave behind the old rusted giant complex Steel of the Party we head toward Devolli lake the newest hydroelectric power in the country. In Korca we will time for the beautiful old market and the city sights.
Accomodation in Korca
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DAY 3
Korçë – Nikolicë – Arrëz– Bilisht – Rakickë – Cerje – Liqenas - Korçë.
Today we will do a beautiful loop ride along Korca country side. We drive up 1600 m above sea level in Dardha area to continue along dense forest and gravel roads to return to historical sight of Treni and reaching Lake Prespa before descending down to Korca again for a night with serenates.
Accomodation in Korca
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DAY 4
Korçë – Voskopojë – Vithkuq – Ersekë - Përmet.
Driving to Voskopoje one of the most famous cultural destination was important for its liturgical schools on medieval period today Voskopoja hides its beauty in silence. From there to Vithkuq known for its preserved natural reserve with pine trees to continue along Vjosa valley - The last wild river of Europe t and reaching Permet; The city of roses , gliko and raki.
Accomodation in Permet
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DAY 5
Përmet – Mbrezhdan – Doshnicë - Qafa e Çajupit – Erind – Gjirokastër.
Through a long but beautiful journey we drive along highlands of Zagoria the county of shepherds and flowers. Our trip will go along the footsteps of Trebeshine, Dhembel, Nemercke and Cajupi mountains. A road full of nature variation rivers, springs and waterfalls. Our day will end in Gjirokaster and if time permit we will visit the Gjirokaster castle, old bazaar and the Zekate House build on 1700.
Accomodation in Gjirokaster
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DAY 6
Gjirokastër – Bënçë – Kuç – Borsh – Porto Palermo – Vlorë.
Known as the wild Laberia the today's area will astonish with its narrow canyons, clear rivers and wild vegetation. The Peshtura waterfall, Nivica canyon and the turquoise waters of the Ionian sea will be part of our today's trip. A visit on Ali pasha castle of Porto Palermo before heading towards the city of independence, Vlorë.
Accomodation in Vlore
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DAY 7
Vlorë – Belsh – Papër – Isuf Muçaj – Arbanë – Tiranë
Today we will be driving along Myzeqeja plain: The bread basket of Albania. Fertile land, greenhouses and Karst lakes will be along our trip. Trip will be along oil fields of Patos-Marinza, Dumrea lakes known as the Albanian Tuscany and hills covered with olive trees to reach Tirana.
Accomodation in Tirana
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DAY 8
Tirana visit
As much as time permits we will visit Tirana today. A metropolitan city full of live like any other European capitals. In Tirana we visit the national historical museum, the Skanderbeg square the BunkArt2 the nuclear shelter of the Albanian communist party during the cold war and the main highlights of the city.
Departure with bus to Airport
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