Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
You'll arrive in Tirana this evening and connect with your tour guide. After checking in, there's a welcome dinner waiting in a relaxed setting to kick things off and meet the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in a relaxed atmosphere)
Landmarks Tirana - Day 2
Lin to Lake Ohrid
An early transfer heads toward the Albanian-Macedonian border, taking roughly 2 hours to reach Lake Ohrid. From there you'll cycle about 35 km along the turquoise waters for around 2.5 hours, stop for lunch at a lakeside restaurant, then visit the historic Sveti Naum monastery on the Macedonian side.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Culinary delights at a charming lakeside restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour along Lake Ohrid
- Visit Sveti Naum monastery
Landmarks Lake Ohrid Sveti Naum monastery - Day 3
Lake Ohrid to Korçë
Driving from Lake Ohrid takes you through gorges and colorful farm plains. You'll arrive early in Korçë, often called the 'Paris of Albania' and a cultural heart of the country. The cycling section covers about 51 km through these scenic landscapes, taking roughly 3.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour through gorges and plains to Korçë
Landmarks Korçë - Day 4
Korçë to Sotire
Leaving the Korçë plain behind, you'll cycle into wild rocky terrain with blooming vegetation. The route crosses mountain passes and valleys, pushing through to the Gramoz mountain massif. You'll summit the Barmash Pass at 1,159 m and drop into Sotire valley. The full ride is around 45 km over approximately 3.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour through Gramoz mountain massif with Barmash Pass ascent
Landmarks Gramoz mountain massif Barmash Pass - Day 5
Sotire to Permet
Starting from the Vjosa River source, you'll cycle toward Permet through mountain terrain and high plateaus. Then comes a descent through a gorge to Benje, a quieter spot. You're staying at a guesthouse here and can take a short bike ride to Langarica Canyon's thermal springs for a relaxing soak. Expect around 60 km and 4 hours of riding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour through gorge to Benje
- Visit thermal springs at Langarica Canyon
Landmarks Vjosa River Benje Langarica Canyon thermal springs - Day 6
Permet to Gjirokaster
You'll ride along a valley toward Këlcyra with the distinctive 'Tooth of the Shark' rock formation in view. The route passes between gorges before opening onto a plain with Gjirokaster, the 'City of Stones,' perched on a hillside above. This section covers roughly 45 km in about 3.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour to Këlcyra and Gjirokaster
Landmarks Këlcyra Gjirokaster - Day 7
Gjirokaster to Saranda
The day starts at Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Greek and Roman history, located in a sheltered coastal area near the Greek border. After exploring, you'll cycle onward to Saranda, a lively coastal town. Plan for around 70 km and about 4.5 hours on the bike.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Butrint archaeological site
Landmarks Butrint Saranda 
- Day 8
Saranda to Himara
High-elevation roads offer views with mountains on one side and the Ionian Sea on the other. You'll reach the long beach at Himara Bay, a picture-perfect coastal spot. The ride covers about 50 km in roughly 3.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour along coast to Himara Bay
Landmarks Himara Bay - Day 9
Himara to Vlora
A pass at 1,000 m elevation gives sweeping coast and sea views before you enter Llogara National Park, where black pines dominate the landscape. From there it's a long descent into Vlora, a significant harbor town. You'll cover around 35 km over approximately 2 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour through Llogara National Park
Landmarks Llogara National Park Vlora - Day 10
Vlora to Tirana
After cycling through the Albanian countryside, a morning transfer takes you from Vlora back to Tirana airport, roughly 2.5 hours, so you can head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tirana
