Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
You'll arrive at Tirana Airport and meet your driver for the 30-minute drive to your hotel in central Tirana. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Wander through the New Bazaar, check out Skanderbeg Square, walk through museums about the communist period, or head to the Blloku district and grab a cocktail at one of the trendy bars there.
Optional Activities
- Donor-funded city tour of Tirana
- Explore New Bazaar
- Visit communist era sites
- Enjoy Skanderbeg Square
- Relax in Blloku district
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square New Bazaar Blloku District 
- Day 2
Tirana to Korca
Your driver picks you up at 8:00 am for the three-hour transfer to Grabovica. After getting your bike fitted, you'll cycle through scenic farmland with rolling hills and locals waving as you pass. Lunch happens in Korca at a local restaurant, then you check into your hotel in the Old Bazaar. From there, you can visit the Museum of Medieval Art or walk the boulevards before sitting down to traditional dinner with live serenades.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant in Korca), Dinner (Traditional dinner with live serenades)
Included Activities
- Bike fitting at Grabovica
- Scenic bike ride through farmland to Korca
- Visit Museum of Medieval Art
- Traditional dinner with live serenades
Optional Activities
- Stroll boulevards of Korca
Landmarks Museum of Medieval Art Old Bazaar, Korca Morava Mountains 
- Day 3
Korca to Erseka
This is one of the toughest stages on the trip. You'll climb steadily to Bramash Pass at 1,159 m, cycling through the Kolonja highlands near the Greek border with the Gramos Mountains (2,523 m) alongside you. The route takes you through Germenj-Shelegur Park where wildflowers cover the landscape, then past the quiet town of Erseka where the road gets rougher with shady forests and mountain springs. The day ends with a hearty farm dinner under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty dinner on farm)
Included Activities
- Cycle through Kolonja highlands
- Pass Bramash Pass (1,159 m)
- Experience Germenj-Shelegur Park
- Hearty dinner on farm
Landmarks Bramash Pass Kolonja Highlands Gramos Mountains Germenj-Shelegur Park - Day 4
Erseka to Gjirokastre
After breakfast at a local farm, you'll cycle toward Leskovik for a nice descent down toward the Vjosa River (Europe's last wild river). The valley ride offers dramatic mountain views and green landscapes on both sides. Stop at Binj to soak in the healing thermal springs, then transfer to Gjirokastre. Check in at your hotel in the old town and have dinner at a restaurant surrounded by historic stone houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely farmer's breakfast), Dinner (Dinner in atmospheric restaurant with cobbled streets and historic stone houses)
Included Activities
- Cycle descent to Leskovik
- Relax in thermal springs at Binj
- Explore Gjirokastre old town
Landmarks Vjosa River Binj Thermal Springs Gjirokastre Old Town - Day 5
Gjirokastre to Saranda
You'll load your bikes and transfer to Muzina Pass, then enjoy an exciting descent toward the Ionian coast. Stop to see the 'Blue Eye,' a karst spring in a jungle-like setting that's really something special. After winding descent and flat riding along the Bistrica river, you'll head to Butrint on quiet country roads. Take the rustic ferry to the UNESCO-listed ruins and explore Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman sites. Lunch is seafood in Ksamil, then you'll swim to nearby islands before cycling 17 km to your beachside hotel in Saranda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch in Ksamil)
Included Activities
- Bike descent to Ionian coast
- Visit Blue Eye karst spring
- Ferry crossing to Butrint
- Explore Butrint ancient ruins
- Cycle to Saranda
Optional Activities
- Swim to nearby islands from Ksamil
Landmarks Blue Eye Butrint Ksamil - Day 6
Saranda
Start early with a challenging climb to Nivica and Shën Vasil, the day's hardest section. Once you reach the top, the Ionian Sea appears on your left as you ride along the Albanian Riviera with shimmering beaches on one side and rugged coastal mountains on the other. Cycle through charming villages, olive groves, and citrus plantations to reach Porto Palermo, known for its submarine bunkers and Ali Pasha Castle. Take lunch and walk up to the castle for panoramic views, then arrive in Himare in the afternoon. Relax on the pebble beach and have dinner at a beachfront restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Porto Palermo), Dinner (Dinner at beachfront restaurant)
Included Activities
- Challenging climb to Nivica and Shën Vasil
- Cycle along Albanian Riviera
- Visit Porto Palermo and Ali Pasha Castle
- Short walk to castle with panoramic views
- Relax on Himare pebble beach
Landmarks Porto Palermo Ali Pasha Castle Himare Beach - Day 7
Himare to Tirana
After breakfast, prepare yourself for one of the longest climbs on the Albanian coast as the road winds up Llogara Pass with epic hairpin bends. Stop at the panoramic balcony near the summit for sweeping coastal views. After the demanding ascent, descend into the valley and reach Radhime. You can either transfer back to Tirana or opt to relax on Himare beach with a 15:00 departure. In the evening, have dinner and wine in Tirana as you reflect on your southern Albania adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and glass of wine in Tirana)
Included Activities
- Cycle climb to Llogara Pass
- Enjoy panoramic balcony views
- Descent to Radhime
Optional Activities
- Relax on Himare beach instead of riding (transfer departs 15:00)
Landmarks Llogara Pass - Day 8
Tirana Departure
Depending on your flight time, you'll have time to explore more of Tirana before heading to the airport. Grab coffee at lively bars, browse the New Bazaar for souvenirs, or visit 'Bunkart 2' and the 'House of Leaves' (museums about Albania's communist era near Skanderbeg Square). When you're ready, your driver will arrange the 30-minute transfer to the airport or international bus station.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Tirana
- Enjoy coffee in bars
- Visit New Bazaar
- Visit Bunkart 2 museum
- Visit House of Leaves museum
Landmarks Bunkart 2 House of Leaves
