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7:30 Early breakfast before moving towards Komani Lake.11:30 The Komani-Fierza ferry-trip is an unforgettable experience of Nature’s majesty and serenity.13:00 Mario Molla's guesthouse prepares a festive lunch and there’s time (July and August) for a refreshing plunge in azure depths.16:00 By car, onwards to Valbona for a tour of the village, dinner, and a restoring rest in the pristine mountain air.
8:30 Local breakfast before an 8-hour hike towards the pass of Valbona. Welcomed pauses to rest and admire the splendid scenery and a lunch in front of a breathtaking panorama.19:00 The dinner is sparkled by a mini-concert of local artists and followed by a precious High-land sleep in Valbona.
8:00 A hearty breakfast before heading towards the valley of Vermosh with lovely pit-stops at Leqet e Hotit and Tamare before arriving in Lepushë.Hospitable guesthouses, Alpin or Bujtina Lepushe, boast lunches of regional cuisine to fortify energies for afternoon visits to the sparkling waterfall, the old stone mill, and the charming village greens.19:00 Back to the guesthouses for a dinner enlivened by a small local cultural mini-event.
Arrival-Friday, September the 9th. Accommodation.The Hotel Resort is located near a beer factory and offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym and indoor sport facilities (20 km from the Mother Teresa Airport and 30 km from Durres Seaport).20:30 - The Main Briefing. 20:30 every evening is the daily briefing.
7:30: Hearty breakfast before a hike into the canyon of Gjipe - a moderate level of difficulty with few places where ropes will be needed. Duration: 3-3.5 hours.11:00: Arrival at Drimadhes beach. Paragliding in tandem from the Llogora pass to this beach is a memorable choice; others will delight in the crystalline emerald waters and the sacred sun’s kisses. Lunch in a Drimadhes restaurant.19:00: Transfer from the Drimadhes beach to the Llogora pass, 910 meters above sea level. Dinner and rest in Llogora, sampling the local delicacies.
8:30: Enjoy a hearty breakfast in preparation for a hike (approximately 4 hours) to the natural heritage of Goat Stone. Walk through fir forests for lunch at the Stone. 14:00: Visit the artificial lake of Gjanç, and, weather permitting, dive in for a refreshing swim!16:00: On to Përmet to dine and rest in the local best.
8:00: A delicious breakfast before heading out for Pogradec.11:30; Arrival in Pogradec and preparations for the tour around the Ohrid lake. The route is 87 km and includes two segments with approximately 3 km of 10% ascent.12:30: Lunch in picturesque Drilon and pit-stops in St. Naum, Trpejca and Pestani, before reaching Ohrid. Dining and resting in Ohrid, Struga or Lin, depending on the priorities of the participants.
Upon arrival and accommodation in the hotel, the appropriate day’s meal will be offered. A memorable visit to the Et'hem Bey Mosqeue (1628), the National Museum, the vibrant city center, the lively block area will precede a night’s comfortable rest.
16:00 Departure from Tirana.18:30 Accommodation and dinner, accompanied by a local musical performance, in the renown Tradita Hotel completes a pleasant stroll through the historic city center.
9:00 A leisurely breakfast before visiting the historic and once very important village, whose ancient mysteries are explained by a local guide and a resident priest. 12:00 Returning to Korça.13:00 Following another traditional repast, a visit to the old bazaar and the charming Pedestrian Street.17:00 Traveling towards Tirana.20:00 A farewell dinner and satisfying snooze in Tirana.
9:00 A leisurely breakfast before visiting the village of Dardha and its churches, among which is a unique place of worship used by Christian and Muslim cults respectively. The lovely restaurants boast traditional chef-specialties with local farming products. 14:30 Once in Korça, a stroll through the city center and a visit to the old bazaar.17:00 Traveling towards Tirana.20:00 A farewell repast in Tirana and a sound sleep in a comfortable hotel.
16:00 Arrival in Tirana and travel towards Berat.18:30 The delicious dinner in Berat is enlivened with a mini-event offered by local artists and the sleeping accommodations are lovely.
The final family breakfast precedes an 8-hour ride back to Gjirokastra, packed with adventures and new destinations. The church of Senica, built in the XVII century, was recently reconstructed. In two more riding hours, you will reach the Skerfica mountain neck named after the King Skerdilajd Army Pass where you can enjoy the cold mountain water. On the way to the village of Fushebadha is an old phosphor mine , an ex- labour camp for political prisoners. Steep slopes, an interesting karst ecosystem, and the startling beauty of pine forests fill almost two hours and the downhill from Bushwbardha to the valley of the river of Kardhiq offers impressive views with chances of gallops. After six hours of riding, we are back at the Monastery of Cepo where we will rest for one hour before riding two more back to Gjirokastra and Viroi Lake. Pine woods, mountain valleys, cool springs, fresh air and flowered landscapes will make up the panorama of this day. A farewell dinner is offered in the evening before your final, most satisfied snooze in the lovliest part of the town.
