Cycle Albania
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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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Our trip begins at Tirana International Airport (TIA) at 1pm. The latest your flight can arrive is therefore 12pm. We will travel together as a group in a private bus to our hotel in Pogradec, on the shores of Lake Ohrid. The journey will take approximately three and ...
Once equipped and fitted with our bikes we start cycling from Lake Ohrid, climbing to an elevated plateau with some great views over the blue waters of this splendid lake surrounded by mountains. The road then continues towards Korça pedaling alongside vast fields and...
This morning when we retake to our bikes we leave behind the agricultural plateau of Korça, climbing steadily into the border mountains through a landscape of barren rock interspersed with wild flowers. Numerous cols and valleys lie ahead, climbing into the heart of t...
We 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 15km/9.3 miles descent to Çarshove before fol...
A short drive after breakfast will bring us to the beginning of the cycling section that starts with a downhill ride from Muzina Pass to the Blue Eye, source of the river Bistrica. The ride then encircles the lagoon of Butrint National Park where we will visit the arc...
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 Qeparo. Leaving as the mist is burnt off by the sun, climbing steeply out of Saranda to a rocky plateau...
We 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 pass the old fortress of Ali Pasha of Tepelena, Palermo Bay and the picturesque village o...
There are no planned activities today. The airport transfer is timed to coincide with the BA morning flights to London. Departing Berat this morning, we drive (approx. 2.5 hours) to Tirana International Airport (TIA) where our trip ends. The earliest your flight c...
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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
David
Oct 2023
Cycle Albania
Not the cheapest company but after a couple of trips I trust them. Worth it.
Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
Cycle Albania
As I don't have a printer I requested a hard copy of my travel documents, which Explore refused to send. 5 Hotels were fine, 2 were sub standard & at qeparo, the...
Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
Cycle Albania
The terrific mountain scenery when cycling.
Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
Cycle Albania
Stunning scenery, delicious foods and the friendly local people
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