Cycling and sightseeing holiday amongst the UNESCO-listed highlights of this unspoiled and little-known Balkan country. Starting out from the thriving capital city of Tirana, this bespoke itinerary balances generally half-days of cycling with plenty of time to soak up the essence of the country.
Meet at the group hotel in Tirana, Albania's friendly and cosmopolitan capital.
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Cycle from Qafe Thane to Tushemist on Lake Ohrid. Visit Macedonia's UNESCO-listed Monastery of Saint Naum.
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Cycle from Lake Ohrid to the city of Korce in the Morava Mountains.
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Cycle up into the Grammoz Mountains. Overnight at a family farm - Farma Sotira.
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A day of mostly downhill cycling to Benje and the thermal pools of Lengarica.
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Easy cycling via the Kelcyre Gorge to lunch at the 'waterfall café'. Transfer to UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster.
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Cycle from the Muzina Pass to UNESCO-listed Butrint and Albania's premier resort of Sarande.
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Cycle along the coast to Himare with a visit to Porto Palermo Castle on the way.
Transfer through the Llogara National Park to Tirana Airport where your holiday ends.
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