Hiking South
— Tour overview
Hiking South
Explore the breathtaking north and south-west regions of Albania on this 10-day hiking tour.
Discover historic sites in Vlora, traverse the scenic Llogara Pass, and enjoy the stunning beaches of Himara.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Gjipe Bay, hike through the charming villages of Kudhes and Upper Qeparo, and experience the majestic Nivice Canyon.
Conclude your adventure with a cultural tour of Tirana, blending nature, history, and local cuisine for an unforgettable journey.
Discover historic sites in Vlora, traverse the scenic Llogara Pass, and enjoy the stunning beaches of Himara.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Gjipe Bay, hike through the charming villages of Kudhes and Upper Qeparo, and experience the majestic Nivice Canyon.
Conclude your adventure with a cultural tour of Tirana, blending nature, history, and local cuisine for an unforgettable journey.
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Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 1
Day 1: Tirana Airport Arrival
Upon your arrival, our representatives will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Welcome and visit the capital!
Overnight in Tirana.
Upon your arrival, our representatives will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Welcome and visit the capital!
Overnight in Tirana.
Day 2
Day 2: Tirana – Vlore – Llogara
After breakfast, today we will start our journey towards the biggest city of Albanian south, Vlora. Housing the second biggest port in the country, Vlora is a very important city of Albania.
Throughout the history, this city and its people have made great deeds for Albania, as for on 28 November 1912, in this city was proclaimed the independence of Albania from the Ottoman Empire, an occupation that lasted for almost 500 years.
Driving through the city we will reach the town of Orikum where once Cesar had landed in pursuit of Pompey.
This fact also brings us to the National Park of Llogara, where we will hike the Cesar’s pass.
Overnight in Llogara.
After breakfast, today we will start our journey towards the biggest city of Albanian south, Vlora. Housing the second biggest port in the country, Vlora is a very important city of Albania.
Throughout the history, this city and its people have made great deeds for Albania, as for on 28 November 1912, in this city was proclaimed the independence of Albania from the Ottoman Empire, an occupation that lasted for almost 500 years.
Driving through the city we will reach the town of Orikum where once Cesar had landed in pursuit of Pompey.
This fact also brings us to the National Park of Llogara, where we will hike the Cesar’s pass.
Overnight in Llogara.
Day 3
Day 3: Llogara
This morning, after breakfast we will start a nice short hike called the Cesar’s pass.
It is said this was the path Cesar walked following Pompey.
Amazing views over Dukat village, Orikum bay and Karaborun Peninsula.
After coming down, we will refresh and start another hike towards the big blue sea up to the top at the antennas, offering amazing scenery views.
Coming back at the hotel for a nice dinner.
Overnight in Llogara
This morning, after breakfast we will start a nice short hike called the Cesar’s pass.
It is said this was the path Cesar walked following Pompey.
Amazing views over Dukat village, Orikum bay and Karaborun Peninsula.
After coming down, we will refresh and start another hike towards the big blue sea up to the top at the antennas, offering amazing scenery views.
Coming back at the hotel for a nice dinner.
Overnight in Llogara
Day 4
Day 4: Llogara – Himare
After breakfast, we will leave the mountain for the Albanian Riviera.
Passing through lovely little villages of Albania’s south, you will enjoy an amazing scenery of green and blue.
As coming down the mountain, we have prepared a 2 hour walk towards a lovely and lonely white sandy beach for few hours of relaxing and swimming.
After this beach time, we head towards the dual nationality town of Himare.
Overnight in Himara.
After breakfast, we will leave the mountain for the Albanian Riviera.
Passing through lovely little villages of Albania’s south, you will enjoy an amazing scenery of green and blue.
As coming down the mountain, we have prepared a 2 hour walk towards a lovely and lonely white sandy beach for few hours of relaxing and swimming.
After this beach time, we head towards the dual nationality town of Himare.
Overnight in Himara.
Day 5
Day 5: Himare – Gjipe – Himare
After breakfast, we will explore the area around Himare for a hike and beach time and more surprises on the way.
From Himare we will drive towards the bay of Gjipe. A 50 minutes’ hike down the hill with amazing views from above the canyon, will take us to the beach.
For the more enthusiast, we will continue to walk and explore more inside the canyon and then we will spend time by the beach.
There will be a boat ride today and a nice fish menu.
Overnight in Himare.
After breakfast, we will explore the area around Himare for a hike and beach time and more surprises on the way.
From Himare we will drive towards the bay of Gjipe. A 50 minutes’ hike down the hill with amazing views from above the canyon, will take us to the beach.
For the more enthusiast, we will continue to walk and explore more inside the canyon and then we will spend time by the beach.
There will be a boat ride today and a nice fish menu.
Overnight in Himare.
Day 6
Day 6: Himare – Kudhes – Upper Qeparo – Qeparo
After breakfast we will prepare for a long endurance walk from Himare towards the Upper village of Qeparo through valleys and southern mountains.
It will be very pleasant walk ending with great views from the mountain little characteristic village of Upper Qeparo.
Overnight in Qeparo.
After breakfast we will prepare for a long endurance walk from Himare towards the Upper village of Qeparo through valleys and southern mountains.
It will be very pleasant walk ending with great views from the mountain little characteristic village of Upper Qeparo.
Overnight in Qeparo.
Day 7
Day 7: Qeparo – Nivice
Today after breakfast we will drive through the Albanian Riviera towards the Unesco city of Gjirokaster.
Time to stop and visit the city of stone, with its cobble street and tower houses and the majestic fortress on top of the hill.
After tasting the best of Gjirokastra gastronomy, we will continue towards Nivice for overnight.
Overnight in Nivice.
Today after breakfast we will drive through the Albanian Riviera towards the Unesco city of Gjirokaster.
Time to stop and visit the city of stone, with its cobble street and tower houses and the majestic fortress on top of the hill.
After tasting the best of Gjirokastra gastronomy, we will continue towards Nivice for overnight.
Overnight in Nivice.
Day 8
Day 8: Nivice Canyon
After breakfast today we will hike around and inside the 900 meter deep canyon.
The experience will be one of the kind.
Lunch with bio products will be served by the hands of our house lady.
Free time to explore.
Overnight in Nivice.
After breakfast today we will hike around and inside the 900 meter deep canyon.
The experience will be one of the kind.
Lunch with bio products will be served by the hands of our house lady.
Free time to explore.
Overnight in Nivice.
Day 9
Day 9: Nivice – Tirane
This morning, after breakfast we will depart for Tirana capital city.
We will get acquainted with the town, its buildings, its history and life.
The Scanderberg square, the ministries, the art gallery, the Et’hem Bey mosque and its tower clock and the 1 km boulevard with access to the Blloku area, the most vibrant zone in the capital.
Free time and prepare for a goodbye Albanian style diner party.
Overnight in Tirane.
This morning, after breakfast we will depart for Tirana capital city.
We will get acquainted with the town, its buildings, its history and life.
The Scanderberg square, the ministries, the art gallery, the Et’hem Bey mosque and its tower clock and the 1 km boulevard with access to the Blloku area, the most vibrant zone in the capital.
Free time and prepare for a goodbye Albanian style diner party.
Overnight in Tirane.
Day 10
Day 10: Tirana Airport Departure
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