Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
You'll arrive in Tirana this evening around 6pm, where your tour leader will be waiting at the hotel. This is when you'll meet the rest of your group and get settled in. Dinner together that night gives everyone a chance to start getting to know each other before the cycling begins.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Tirana further (pre-tour hotel nights available)
- Day 2
Lake Ohrid
After heading to Lake Ohrid, you'll start your bike adventure right away along the shoreline toward Pogradec. The ride covers about 4km, and you'll stop for lunch in Tushemisht. From there, you continue into North Macedonia to see the Monastery of St Naum, which sits dramatically on a clifftop overlooking the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Waterfront restaurant at Tushemisht), Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Lake Ohrid shoreline
- Visit Monastery of St Naum
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ohrid Monastery of St Naum - Day 3
Lake Ohrid to Struga
This morning begins with an ascent through green landscapes as you cycle toward Struga. You'll ride into the historic town of Ohrid for a guided walk through its cobblestone streets, including stops at the Church of St John at Kaneo with its lake views. After exploring, you'll continue cycling along the water through small villages before arriving in Struga in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ohrid
- Bike ride along Lake Ohrid
- View Church of St John at Kaneo
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ohrid Church of St John at Kaneo Ohrid - Day 4
Struga to Peshkopi
Leaving the lake behind, you'll climb up to a high plateau with mountains surrounding you. Following along a gorge, the terrain opens up into the Debar region where lunch happens. After that, you'll keep cycling to reach Peshkopi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Debar region
Landmarks/POIs Debar region - Day 5
Peshkopi to Kukës
Today's ride takes you on mountain roads toward Kukës, passing near Mount Korab, Albania's highest peak. You'll cycle through villages showing traditional Albanian life, but expect challenging climbs with gradients reaching 20%. By afternoon you'll arrive in Kukës, positioned where two rivers meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Mount Korab
Optional Activities
- Support vehicle available during challenging hill sections (20% gradient)
Landmarks/POIs Mount Korab - Day 6
Kukës to Gjakova
Starting from Kukës, you'll have a smooth descent with mountain views, then cycle along Fierza's turquoise waters surrounded by cliffs and greenery. The route includes several photo stops to take in the scenery. You'll reach Gjakova in the afternoon and explore this town, including its historic bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Fierza Reservoir
- Explore Gjakova bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Fierza Reservoir Gjakova Bazaar - Day 7
Gjakova to Berane
After transferring to the Kosovo-Montenegro border, you'll start cycling into Montenegro heading down to Rozaje, a city ringed by mountains including Hajla and Turjak peaks. You'll use the support vehicle to get through a long tunnel, then continue riding to Berane.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride from Kosovo into Montenegro
- Ride through Rozaje
Landmarks/POIs Rozaje - Day 8
Berane to Kolasin
You'll cycle on flat roads from Berane to Andrijevica, then take a narrow road with spectacular views heading up to Kolasin. The Albanian Alps are visible on your left, and you might see Jezerca mountain, Albania's second-highest peak. A short tunnel transfer comes just before Kolasin, followed by an easy final ride to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride from Berane to Andrijevica
- Scenic ride to Kolasin with Albanian Alps views
Landmarks/POIs Jezerca Albanian Alps - Day 9
Kolasin to Žabljak
From Okuka you'll leave the agricultural plateau of Kolasin and start ascending into the mountains. The landscape changes to barren rock with wildflowers scattered around. You'll navigate through cols and valleys climbing deeper into the Durmitor mountains. Tonight you'll stay in Žabljak, the highest town in the Balkans at about 1,456m (4,777ft).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Durmitor mountains
Landmarks/POIs Durmitor Mountains - Day 10
Žabljak to Rudinice
This morning starts with a long, challenging climb out of Žabljak through the Durmitor region, with dramatic peaks all around you. After pushing through the tough morning ride, you'll earn a long descent down to Rudinice village, where you'll spend the evening at a small, quiet farmstay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Durmitor region
Landmarks/POIs Durmitor Mountains - Day 11
Rudinice to Cetinje
You'll ride with ups and downs along the main road above the Komamica River heading south toward Vir. After lunch, you'll transfer to Cetinje, Montenegro's former royal capital. This town is home to several national institutions, including the official presidential residence.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Komamica River
Landmarks/POIs Cetinje - Day 12
Cetinje to Dobrota
Today you'll travel from the highlands down to the Adriatic Coast, heading west through Lovćen National Park to visit the mausoleum of Montenegrin ruler and poet Petar II Petrovic Njegos. The landscape turns dry and rocky before lunch in Njegušu. Then you'll descend via hairpin bends with Kotor Bay about 650m below you, and cycle along the shoreline to Dobrota, near Kotor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Roadside restaurant in Njegušu), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Lovćen National Park and mausoleum
- Bike ride with views of Kotor Bay
- Cycle along Kotor shoreline
Landmarks/POIs Lovćen National Park Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos Kotor Bay - Day 13
Dobrota
You have a free day to explore Kotor on your own. This medieval city was built in the 15th century and is completely surrounded by walls with gates on the west, north, and south sides. Mount Lovćen towers above, and the city has several squares, a cathedral, churches, and narrow winding streets to wander through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore medieval city of Kotor
- Visit Kotor Cathedral
- Walk through narrow streets
- Explore city squares and churches
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Mount Lovćen - Day 14
Dobrota to Shkodra
This morning you'll drive to the coastal town of Bar. From there, you'll cycle near Lake Shkodra and cross back into Albania. That evening, you'll have a farewell dinner in Shkodra with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Bike ride close to Lake Shkodra
- Cross border into Albania
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bar Lake Shkodra - Day 15
End
Your tour comes to an end today. You'll begin heading home, or if you're interested in extending your time in the Balkans, you can contact your sales representative to arrange that.
Optional Activities
- Extend stay (contact sales representative)
