Bike and Food Tour

Albania

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Duration

10 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

16 people

Overview

Albania Bike and Food Tour combine some of the best cycling routes in Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia. It includes visits in two of the UNESCO sites, Ohrid and Berat. Enjoy shopping in Kruja’s old bazaar and taste the diverse local cuisine as well as the Mediterranean delights. In this Bike and food tour, you will explore and discover the best of Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia. Moreover, you will visit all the best places and try the best food. All the while having a good time touring these countries with a bicycle.

It’s food and adventure combined with great views, important cities, fascinating history, and fresh air. This tour is to promote local food and eco traveling. It gives you the opportunity to not pollute the atmosphere as the bike is the best mean of transport that helps the planet. But also, you will help the planet by eating locally grown food which is the traditional Albanian, Kosovan, and Macedonian food. Discover 3 countries in 10 days, while you will get good exercise and help your health improve. Your lungs and stomach and the whole body will thank you after this 10 days bike and food tour in Albania Kosovo and Macedonia.

There are many reasons why you should choose this tour which you are going to discover when you are experiencing it. Moreover, do not hesitate to book it now.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the UNESCO cities of Berat and Ohrid
Cycle through the impressive landscape of Northern Albania
Experience the local life in Gjakova and Tetovo
Taste the diverse local cuisine

Itinerary

Day 1. Zogu Bridge – Krujë – Rubik (25 km cycling)

After arrival transfer to Kruja. Visit the castle of the National Hero Scanderbeg. Next cycle from the Zogu Bridge until Rubik. When in Rubik we visit the Franciscan Church which dates back to 12 century AD.

Day 2. Rubik – Shpal – Gjegjan – Fushe – Arrez – Qafe Mali – Dardhe (about 80 km)

We drive on the secondary road of Rubik – Shpal – Gjegjan – Fushe-Arrez. In Fushe Arrez we will have lunch. From Fushe – Arrez to Qafe Mali – Dardhe the road is mostly rocky terrain.

Day 3. Dardhe – Fierzë – Bajram Curri – Dragobi – Valbone (about 75 km)

Cycling continues on roads, which were used before the construction of Fierza Power Plant. After lunch in Bajram Curri we continue toward Valbona Valley.

Day 4. Valbonë – Bajram Curri – Pac – Helshan – Qafë Prush – Gjakovë (about 100 km)

Today we cycle from Valbona valley to Qafe Luzhe – Pac – Helshan – Qafe Prush – Gjakovë. In Gjakovë, we will have a walk through its old bazaar, one of the longest in the Balkan, a beautiful testimony of Ottoman Architecture and visit Hadumi’s Mosque.

Day 5. Gjakovë – Prizren – Brezovice – Jazhince – Tetove (about 80 km)

We drive toward Prizren, with some short breaks during the road to visit interesting places. From Prizren we continue through highland roads following this trail: Prevalle – Brezovice – Jazhince (pkk) – Tetove (Mac). In Tetovo we will visit the Colored Mosque and Bektashi Tekke.

Day 6. Tetove – Gostivar – Mavrove – Diber e Madhe (85 km)

We cycle today through secondary roads from Tetovo to Gostivar -Mavrove – Diber e Madhe (Mac). The region is well known for its beauty and natural attractions.

Day 7. Dibra e Madhe – Strugë – Ohrid (70 km)

We drive toward Struga along the banks of Black Drini River. Visit the city of Struga and Ohrid (UNESCO)

Day 8. Ohrid- Elbasan – Dumre – Berat (150 km)

Today we cycle from Ohrid to the Elbasan where after visiting the castle, will have lunch as well. In the afternoon we cycle toward the city of Berat enlisted in the UNESCO heritage list.

Day 9. Berat – Kuçovë – Lushnje – Durrës – Tiranë (140 Km)

Today we cycle toward Kucova airbase. There we can see the old military airplane, which are a relic of the cold war. In Durres we will visit the amphitheater of the 2ndAD and have lunch. In the afternoon we arrive in Tirana, capital of Albania.

Day 10. Tirana – Mother Theresa Airport

Before the departure we will have a walking tour of Tirana. The group departs from Mother Theresa Airport.

Included/Excluded

Accommodation in 3* – 4* hotel, BB services, 8 nights
8 lunches in traditional restaurants or picnics
1 dinner in Valbone
Folkloric performance in Valbonē (3d night)
English speaking guide for 9 days
Transportation by off-road vehicles for 4 days
Transportation by minibus for 9 days
Driver’s accommodation expenses for 8 nights
Bicycle rental for 8 days
Entrance tickets in Museums
Assistance by the Albanian Agency

Additional Services
Insurance
Drinks

Tour's Location

Albania

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