Cycling In Northern Albania & Kosovo

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer Airport – Tirana

Stop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
Visit Tirana highlights: Ethem Beu Mosque, Toptan’s castle, ex-residential area Block
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Tirana – Arbanë – Ndroq – Shijak – Marikaj (Cycling) 55 Km; Kruje – Rubik (driving)

Stop At: Marikaj, Albania
Cycling around the villages of Tirana enjoying the scenery. Short break in “Kokomani” winery and the agro-touristic centers in Marikaj
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania
In Kruja we visit the castle, Scanderbeg museum, and the old bazaar.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Rubik – Kukës (Driving); Kukës – Golaj – Qafë Prush – Gjakovë (Cycling) 60 Km

Stop At: Kukes, Kukes, Kukes County
Drive to Kukes. Cycle for about 60 km to the old city of Gjakova.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gjakova, Gjakova
Enjoy beautiful sceneries and visit the old town of Gjakova.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Gjakovë – Deçan – Junik – Kosharë, Kosovo (Cycling) 50 Km; Padesh Village – Tropojë Village (Albania) – Cycling 15 Km

Stop At: Visoki Decani Monastery, Rruga Sali Ceku the Prokletije Mountains, Decan 51000 Kosovo
We start cycling toward to visit Visoki Deçani this 14-century Monastery (UNESCO) Next passing through the panoramic route of Junik, Botushë, Kosharë.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Tropoja e Vjetër – Cërnicë – Shoshan – Dragobi – Valbonë (cycling) 35 Km

Stop At: Valbona Valley National Park, Valbona Albania
On this day we will cycle toward the National Park of Valbonne through this itinerary Tropoje – Cernice – Shoshan – Dragobi – Valbonne. During the way, we will make short breaks in Klysyre, Dragobi, and Xhema lake
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Valbone – Cerem – Valbonë (Cycling) 35 Km

Stop At: Cerem, Cerem, Kukes County
We cycle in the graveled road to Cerem Village where we will meet with local farmers and experience the local hospitality. After lunch in Cerem, we head back to Valbonë. Folks performance in the evening.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Valbonë – Bajram Curri – Fierzë (driving); Fierzë – Koman (Boat Tour); Koman – Shkoder (cycling)

Stop At: Komani Lake, Koman Albania
Take a fascinating boat trip to the Komani lake and get marveled at the gorgeous rocks and waters. The lake is very important for the production of the country’s electric needs.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rozafa Castle, Rozafa, Shkoder Albania
Cycle in Shkoder and visit Rozafa Castle.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Tirana – Mother Teresa Airport

Stop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
Breakfast in Tirana. Transfer to the airport. End of the program.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.