3 Days Rural of Valbona and Koman Ferry
Albanians are very hospitable. Even more so than the rest of the Balkans ‘’TAB’’ organizes trips into Albanian Nature & Culture activities, such as rafting, hiking. For us, local traveling is the way to show our guests real Albania, the stunning nature, miraculous tradition & ancient culture. Most of our tours are off-beaten truck and nature friendly.
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Albanians are very hospitable. Even more so than the rest of the Balkans ‘’TAB’’ organizes trips into Albanian Nature & Culture activities, such as rafting, hiking. For us, local traveling is the way to show to our guest the real Albania, the stunning nature, miraculous tradition & ancient culture. Most of our tours are off-beaten truck and nature friendly.
Day 1-Tirana- Prizren- Decani Monastery- B-Curri- Valbona
Leave Tirana, drive to Bajram Curri through the new highway that goes through the mountains. We will enter Kosovo where we’ll have a small stop in Prizren ss tour of Prizren include the league of Prizren museum and the old quarter. Drive to Decani Monastery visit the monastery and continue to Valbona We arrive in the beautiful Valbona valley in the early afternoon and explore the village on foot. Overnight in Hotel Margjeka
Day 2- Valbona
After breakfast,Our route today takes us through beech and pine forests down Roshi Peak and leads us onto the “White Circle”, where we enjoy panoramic views across the peaks and valleys of the Albanian Alps (approx. 6 hours walk). Valbona Valley is part of Tropoja district which in turn falls under the Albanian Alps with numerous mountains reaching a height of above 2,000 meters. There are mountainous massifs like the Eastern Block of Jezerca (its peak is 2,694 meters high). The Block of Maja e Hekurave (2,561 m) is distinguished for its asymmetric slopes and the peak which has a conical form. Shkelzeni peak (2,407 m) lies among the tectonic formations and has a pyramidal shape. The ridge is covered with forests of oaks, beechwood and some conifers up to the carbonic slopes whereas on the top there are some alpine pastures. Overnight at Hotel Margjeka.
Day 3- Koman- Fierza-Koman- Shkodra- Tirana
After breakfast departure to take the Koman Lake ferry. A spectacular boat trip through the artificial lake created by the hydropower stations built on Drin River. The depth of the lake has given it an opal green color while the surrounding mountains have created the magnificent effect of a fjord. After the trip ends we drive to Shkodra where we will have lunch by the lake and pay a visit to the Rozafa castle after which we head back to Tirana.
Including: Transfers with Modern A/C private car/ bus or minibus with driver on tour, good standard Accommodation for 2 nights at 3* Hotels, or guest houses, Professional English-French-German-Italian-Russian or Spanish speaking local guide throughout the tour, Ferry tickets
- Transfers with Modern A/C private car/ bus or minibus with driver on tour
- Good standard Accommodation at 3*, 4* hotels
- All parking’s
- Professional English-French-German-Italian-Russian or Spanish speaking local guide throughout the tour
- All the museum entry fee
Hotels in Albania
Hotels in Albania are not to the same standard as those in the UK, EU or USA as tourism has not long been a major industry here. However, here are comfortable options and, in some places, very characterful places to stay. We use always the best possible selection boutique 3, 4 -star hotels BB, all en-suite. Below is a small selection of some of our favorite hotels in Albania.
Hotel Vila Alba Tirana
Situated in the heart of the Old Town, Vila Alba is a boutique-style hotel. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. A private parking area is reserved for all guests and is free of charge. Hotel Vila Alba All rooms at Vila Alba feature high ceilings and a combination of classical and modern design. They feature air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safe and a minibar. Private bathroom provides a walk-in shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony.
Hotel Panorama Kruja
Situated in the centre of Krujë, Hotel Panorama Kruje is set just 400 m from the historic fortress Kalaja e Krujes. The hotel features an on-site restaurant serving traditional Albanian specialties and offers free Wi-Fi and free garage parking. All rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms feature a balcony.
Hotel Mangalemi – Berat
A 3+ -star hotel built on the ruins of Turkish mansions in the historic centre of Mangalem Quarter, close to the town centre. Restaurant, bar, WiFi (free) and 15 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, mini-bar and satellite TV.
Hotel Brilant – Saranda
This 4-star hotel is close to the town’s main boulevard. Bar, WiFi (free) and 33 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, mini-bar and satellite TV.
Hotel Argjiro – Gjirokastra
A modern 4-star hotel in traditional style. It is close to the castle and Ethnographic Museum. Restaurants, bar, WiFi (free) and 30 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer and satellite TV.
Bujtina Leon Korca
Set in a building with traditional features of the local architecture, Guest House Bujtina Leon is located in the centre of Korca. Featuring free Wi-Fi and free bike rental, it offers rooms and suites with an LCD cable TV. The property is situated behind the Orthodox Cathedral, in a street paved in cobble stone and surrounded by old houses. The reception area has a fireplace in front of which guests can enjoy wine, tea or homemade food. A common wooden terrace is also a good spot to relax. Likewise, a porch and a garden with flowers and oil lamps contribute to the specific ambiance of the guest house.
TAB is specialized in cultural round trips and active tours such as, walking, Eco Tours, Jeep Tours and others. For all our tours and products please check ‘Tours’ and ‘Day trips’ in the main menu above.
With a tailor-made tour, you can design your own itinerary and decide on your own preferred dates. You can use the itineraries on this website as a starting point to give you some interesting ideas and to show you what is possible. If you contact us with ideas and requirements, we can then customize an itinerary to fit your personal preferences and interests, available dates and budget. We know Albania and the Balkan countries very well and have years of experience in designing itineraries for our travelers. We are here to help you with creating your own special Albanian & Balkan holidays.
We do our best to use accommodations that reflect the local area and the famous Albanian hospitality. During many years of operating we have established a trustworthy cooperation with small and bitter sized accommodation providers all around the country.
