Tirana Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips

This was an excellent adventure, my first biking experience. The itinerary was fantastic, although it changed occasionally due to unexpected circumstances such as road, construction and weather; however, all of this was explained each day by our leader and everything turned out fantastic. I have had no experience in foreign travel, so really didn’t know what to expect as far as accommodations, but they were fantastic. The meals were amazing and very indicative of the area as we were traveling in.

I highly recommend the 'Undiscovered Balkans' tour. We visited a variety of sites in the three countries on the itinerary, both in rural and mountainous areas and in the major cities, including all three capitals. The accommodations were very adequate and the mostly bus-based transportation was excellent. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very professional.

The experience of cycling in Albania was very interesting as far as seeing different parts of the country, interacting with Albanian people, learning about the culture and history and cycling through forests and fields and down to the beaches. The cycling itself was quite hard in terms of the hills, but because of the bikes/gears it was very attainable. We were able to stop and rest, as necessary and always had support and encouragement from our guide and the van.

This fast-paced journey through Albania gave us a great feel of Albania and covered most of the South. From morning swims in Lake Ohrid to soaking in the hot springs near Permet at sunset and exploring the Adriatic at Porto Palermo. Each day offered something new, with just one night in most hotels to maximize our time. Exploring Berat’s castle in the evening, spotting bunkers across the countryside, and ending in the picture-perfect town of Krujë made for unforgettable moments. Our guide was wonderful—his deep love and knowledge of Albania brought each stop to life.

An enlightening, entertaining experience in a country with a past that most of us can barely begin to comprehend. Stunning scenery, some ancient architecture, mixed with the more mundane day to day reality of life.

It's a fascinating country with a lot to offer. There is so much history and the people are very friendly and genuinely interested in you. I would recommend this trip to anyone.