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3-Day North Albania Tour: Kruja, Theth , Blue Eye , Shkoder , Shala River

3 days
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Start and end in Tirana
5.0
5 traveler reviews
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  • Every day felt like stepping into a different world — from medieval Kruja to the peaceful mountains of Theth.

    3-Day North Albania Tour: Kruja, Theth , Blue Eye , Shkoder , Shala River reviewer 1
    Johnatan, traveled in June
    5.0
  • 3-Day North Albania Tour: Kruja, Theth , Blue Eye , Shkoder , Shala River - Local Friends Albania 6
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Age range 12 to 70
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Highlights

  • Explore Kruja Castle and its historic museum
  • Stroll through Kruja's Old Bazaar for local crafts
  • Visit Rozafa Castle and walk by Shkodra Lake
  • Hike to the Blue Eye spring in the Albanian Alps
  • Enjoy a boat ride through Komani Lake's fjords

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tirana – Kruja – Shkoder
  2. Day 2 Shkoder – Theth – Blue Eye – Shkoder
  3. Day 3 Shkoder – Komani Lake – Shala River – Tirana
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  • Meals

Where You'll Stay

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  • Promenade Hotel Shkodra

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Local Friends Albania

5.0
(49 reviews)

Number of tours

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within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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  • Itinerary
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    5.0
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  • Food
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    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    Local Friends Albania
    5.0
  • 3-Day North Albania Tour: Kruja, Theth , Blue Eye , Shkoder , Shala River reviewer 1
    · June 15th, 2025
    We did this tour as a family of five (with teenagers), and it was the absolute highlight of our trip to the Balkans! The itinerary was great for all ages – historical sites in Kruja and Shkoder kept the adults interested, while the hike to the Blue Eye and the boat ride on Komani Lake were big hits with the kids. Our guide was fantastic with everyone – super patient, full of knowledge, and great with suggestions for food and photo spots. The guesthouses were clean, charming, and family-friendly. We felt safe, relaxed, and fully taken care of the whole time. It’s not easy to please everyone on a family trip, but this tour did it. Highly recommended for families who want a mix of culture, nature, and light adventure!
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • 3-Day North Albania Tour: Kruja, Theth , Blue Eye , Shkoder , Shala River reviewer 2
    · June 15th, 2025
    didn’t expect to fall in love with Northern Albania, but this tour changed that. Every day felt like stepping into a different world — from medieval Kruja to the peaceful mountains of Theth. The hike to the Blue Eye was worth every step, and Shala River? Unreal. Crystal clear water and total silence… just nature at its best. What really made the difference was the local feel of the tour — small group, relaxed pace, and a guide who genuinely cared. It didn’t feel rushed or touristy, just real. Can’t recommend this enough if you’re craving something off the beaten path.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • 3-Day North Albania Tour: Kruja, Theth , Blue Eye , Shkoder , Shala River reviewer 3
    · June 15th, 2025
    This tour was amazing from start to finish! Kruja and Shkoder were full of history, and the views from Rozafa Castle were unreal. The hike to the Blue Eye in Theth was a definite highlight – the scenery is just breathtaking. The boat ride on Komani Lake and the time at Shala River felt like a dream. Everything was super smooth, and our guide was friendly, funny, and knew a lot about the places. Highly recommend if you want to see the best of Northern Albania in just a few days!
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • 3-Day North Albania Tour: Kruja, Theth , Blue Eye , Shkoder , Shala River reviewer 4
    · June 15th, 2025
    Thank you Local Friends Albania. It was wonderful and can't wait to be back in Albania again and of course we will do other tours with you guys
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • 3-Day North Albania Tour: Kruja, Theth , Blue Eye , Shkoder , Shala River reviewer 5
    · June 15th, 2025
    The best trip ever , we visited fhe best places in The North , the Thailand of Europe Shala river , Theth and Blue Eye . A beautiful mix of history and nature , this tour has it all : River , Lake Mountain City and culture sites .
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    Trip date: June 2025

Dates & Availability

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3-Day North Albania Tour: Kruja, Theth , Blue Eye , Shkoder , Shala River
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