Peaks of the Balkans: A 10 Day Multicultural Trek Exploring Valbone, Theth and Prizren

Embark on a 10-day trek through Valbone, Theth, and Prizren. Experience local culture, stunning landscapes, and the Highlanders’ endurance.

Duration: 10 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

AIRPORT – TIRANA

Tirana - Upon arrival at the airport, meeting with the local guide and transfer to the hotel. Free time available. Guided tour of Tirana, which includes the Skanderbeg Square, EthemBey Mosque, National Historical Museum, the Pyramid, the Blloku area. The city, symbol of the new Albania, has changed its face and is full of trendy clubs, art galleries and cultural centers.

Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

REKA E ALLAGES (VALLEY OF RUGOVA) VIA PEJA • (260 KM)

Patriakana e Pejës - Today we are leaving for Kosovo. We stop in the city of Peja, we will go to visit a medieval Orthodox monastery Patriarchate of Peja (UNESCO).

Rugova Mountains - After lunch we continue our journey to the village of Reka e Allages in Rugova Canyon. Mustafa and Fetije will welcome us to his pension in the village of Reka e Allages. Dinner and overnight in pension.

REKA E ALLAGES – HAJLA SUMMIT - DRELAJ

JELENKA PASS - BABINO POLJE PASS - GUSINJE

ROPOJAN – PEJA PASS - THETH

Theth - After a short drive to Ropojan, we will start walking from Gjeshtari lake. This is also a border point between Montenegro and Albania. The trek continues through a forest until the imposing Rrunica Valley appears in front of us. Then we continue towards Peja Pass where we will also see the frozen lake of Peja. From there you go down to Theth in a historical path that follows the coniferous forests and the mountain slope. Merchants used this route in medieval times. Dinner and overnight stay in Theth.

THE CANYON AND WATERFALL OF GRUNAS – THE BLUE EYE AND VILLAGE OF THETH

Theth National Park - Breakfast in the guest house. Spend a day discovering Theth National Park. Admire the sight and sound of the waterfall and Grunas canyon. Enjoy a refreshing swim at the natural pools of Nderlysa and have lunch at the Blue Eye of Theth, after walking through breathtaking landscapes. In the afternoon, return and visit the village of Theth, where a four-century tower used as a reconciliation tower and the well-preserved centennial church are the highlights. Dinner and overnight stay in Theth.

THETH – VALBONE

Valbone - We start from Theth in the direction of Valbona. We cross a wonderful wood, from which we will see both valleys on the same day, the Valbona valley and the Theth valley. On the way to the Passo di Valbona we see the majestic Alps of Albania. When we arrive in Qafa and Valbones (Valbona Pass) we clearly see the two valleys. After a refreshment we begin to descend through a historical path until we return to a forest again reaching Ragam, a village. We pass Ragam and walk following the Valbona river until we reach the pension.

VALBONE – CEREM – DOBERDOL

GJERAVICA SUMMIT – ERENIKU VALLEY – DECAN MONASTERY – PRIZREN

Visoki Decani Monastery - After a break, we go down to the village where you will have a pick up with a 4 × 4 vehicle that will take you to visit the Decan Monastery (which is protected by UNESCO). Transfer to Prizren and accommodation in hotel Prizren.

Prizren - Tirana / Airport

Prizren - After breakfast we visit the city of Prizren in the morning for a walking tour of the city entering the Sinan Pasha Mosque, the Church of Our Lady of Ljevis (UNESCO), the Prizren League Museum, castle, and the Ottoman historic center known for its gold and silver filigree craftsmen.

Tirana - In the afternoon return to Tirana / airport for the return flight.

What's Included
  • All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Guided trekking adventures with expert guides
  • Three curated sightseeing tours with entrance fees included
  • Travel in comfort with a private deluxe motor coach
  • Enjoy the convenience of a multilingual Tour Director
What's Not Included
  • Anything else not mentioned in inclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

KEY FEATURES

  • Traverse three countries in a single trek
  • Immerse yourself in the local way of life. Experience homely hospitality and share meals with locals in guesthouses and shepherd cabins.
  • Marvel at the breathtaking passage from Valbone to Theth
  • Discover the canyons, waterfalls and natural swimming spots in Theth
  • Gain insight into the resilient culture of the Highlanders
  • Tour the charming city of Prizren
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.