Ultimate Albania Cycling Tour - Private Miller

by KE Adventure Travel
Region
north macedonia
Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This is a cycling and sightseeing holiday amongst the UNESCO-listed highlights of Albania. It balances generally half-days of cycling with plenty of time to soak up the essence of the country. The trip includes visiting the Monastery of Saint Naum in Macedonia. The trip also includes riding on quiet roads and traditional agriculture of the Korce Plateau. It also provides a tour of Butrint. All meals are included.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Meet at the group hotel in Tirana, Albania's friendly and cosmopolitan capital.

Meet at the group hotel in Tirana, Albania's friendly and cosmopolitan capital.

Day 2: Cycle from Qafe Thane to Tushemist on Lake Ohrid. Visit Macedonia's UNESCO-listed Monastery of Saint Naum.

40 km 150 m

D1

Cycle from Qafe Thane to Tushemist on Lake Ohrid. Visit Macedonia's UNESCO-listed Monastery of Saint Naum.

Day 3: Cycle from Lake Ohrid to the city of Korce in the Morava Mountains.

53 km 450 m

D1

Cycle from Lake Ohrid to the city of Korce in the Morava Mountains.

Day 4: Cycle up into the Grammoz Mountains. Overnight at a family farm - Farma Sotira.

68 km 1100 m

D2

Cycle up into the Grammoz Mountains. Overnight at a family farm - Farma Sotira.

Day 5: A day of mostly downhill cycling to Benje and the thermal pools of Lengarica.

69 km 700 m

D2

A day of mostly downhill cycling to Benje and the thermal pools of Lengarica.

Day 6: Easy cycling via the Kelcyre Gorge to lunch at the 'waterfall café'. Transfer to UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster.

46 km 200 m

D1

Easy cycling via the Kelcyre Gorge to lunch at the 'waterfall café'. Transfer to UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster.

Day 7: Cycle from the Muzina Pass to UNESCO-listed Butrint and Albania's premier resort of Sarande.

70 km 400 m

D2

Cycle from the Muzina Pass to UNESCO-listed Butrint and Albania's premier resort of Sarande.

Day 8: Cycle along the coast to Himare with a visit to Porto Palermo Castle on the way.

51 km 950 m

D1

Cycle along the coast to Himare with a visit to Porto Palermo Castle on the way.

Day 9: Transfer through the Llogara National Park to Tirana Airport where your holiday ends.

Transfer through the Llogara National Park to Tirana Airport where your holiday ends.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the north macedonia

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