Cycle Albania
Overview
Highlights
- Cycle through Albania stunning scenery in the mountains and along the turquoise coast
- Discover archaeological ruins and UNESCO sites such as Butrint and Gjirokaster
- Enjoy mouth-watering local delicacies and great value beer
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Itinerary
Our tour starts today in Tirana, the colourful capital of Albania and one of Europe's most underrated cities. Emerging from its cold communist past (the country spent decades under Stalinist rule), Tirana is becoming a not-so-hidden gem thanks to its vibrant arts scen...
We will be starting early this morning, around 8am, and drive three hours to Pogradec, located alongst the shores of Lake Ohrid. Once equipped and fitted with our bikes, we'll start cycling from Lake Ohrid, climbing to an elevated plateau with great views over the...
This morning, we'll hop back on our bikes and leave behind the agricultural plateau of Korça, climbing steadily into the border mountains through a landscape of barren rock interspersed with wildflowers. Numerous cols and valleys lie ahead, climbing into the heart of ...
We'll climb out from Germenj on our bikes to a high grassy plateau surrounded by soaring peaks before reaching the source of the River Vjosa and descending through its spectacular gorge to Leskovik. The route continues with a 15-kilometre/9.3-mile descent to Çarshove ...
After breakfast this morning, we'll take a short drive to the starting point of our cycle ride. We'll begin with a downhill ride from Muzina Pass to the Blue Eye, the source of the river Bistrica. The ride then encircles the lagoon of Butrint National Park where we wi...
A roller coaster of a ride awaits us this morning as we make our way along the Albanian Riviera passing through the small villages of Piqeras and Lukova en route to Himara. Leaving as the mist is burnt off by the sun, we'll climb steeply out of Saranda to a rocky plat...
On our last day of cycling, we'll continue our route into the valley heading north before climbing two short but steep cols, through woodlands, little gorges, forests and around hairpin bends. Along the way, we'll pass the old fortress of Ali Pasha of Tepelena, Palerm...
There are no planned activities today. Departing Berat this morning, we'll drive (approx. 2.5 hours) to Tirana International Airport (TIA) where our trip ends. The earliest your flight can depart is 12.45pm. Our time in Berat is limited and we strongly advise b...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Linda
Oct 2024
Cycle Albania
The cycling was amazing! Most of the trip were on good roads with little traffic. The food options lacked some variety but were always delicious. The accommodati...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Cycle Albania
The roads on the whole were busier than I would have liked. The understanding of customer service has not come to Albania and the place is very dirty. On the plus s...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Cycle Albania
The trip was very well organised, with excellent hotels and great cycling through stunning scenery
Other Explore! Reviews
Hilary
Apr 2025
Helpful and knowledgeable
Very efficient and re assuring as a single traveller
Susan
Apr 2025
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful.
Sophia
Apr 2025
Customer service team was really helpful.
I can't remember who specifically helped me but they were all good.
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