Mixed Tour

9 Days

The Mixed Tour, is called such because of the activities it is composed, which are of a social and cultural character, of natural and also of culinary character. In the tour you will be able to visit UNESCO-protected cities, untouched human areas, and you will be able to try the delicious and characteristic cuisine of the places you will visit and the hospitality of the local residents. Green mountains alternate with valleys that look endless and blend with green and blue waters. In these places nature will make you want to never leave.

Day 1 :
Tiranë

<p>Arrival at Mother Teresa Airport. Visit to the historic center in Tirana, the Ethem Bey Mosque, the Tabak's Bridge, the National Museum, the BunkArt, the former communist restricted neighborhood Bllok area, the Zog 1st Boulevard and the Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard. </p>

<p>We start the journey from Tirana towards Gjirokastra. This is a long but beautiful journey. On the way we will have the opportunity to visit the Ardenica Monastery, where the Skanderbeg's wedding ceremony (the Albanian National Hero), was held. Once we arrive we visit Gjrokastra, the Ethnographic Museum, the house of the Zekati family, the Old Bazaar, Ismail Kadare's House, and the famous Gjirokastra Castle, inside of which is the Museum of Weapons. Gjirokastra is a UNESCO protected city and is known in Albania as the city of ston, but of course this refers only to its house walls and street pavements, since people there are very welcoming and loving. </p>

Day 3 :
Limar

<p>From Gjirokastra we get the vehicle to Peshtan. There we go to the Zagori Valley. Along the way we will see the Ottoman bridge built by Ali Pasha Tepelena. Our path passes from an old caravan route used to connect Tepelena to Ioannina. After 5 hours walking we arrive at Limar and there we are accommodated in the host house. </p>

Day 4 :
Sheper

<p>We start from Limari and we take the road to Hoshteva where we will walk through the valley. We stop for a short break in Hoshteva where we will also visit the church of St. Apostles. From there we head to the center of Zagoria region, located in Nivan and from where we will head to the village of Sheper, one of the largest in the area. This village is the birthplace of Renaissance writer Andon Zako Cajupi, ASDRENI. There we are accommodated in a guest house. </p>

Day 5 :
Përmet

<p>We leave from the village of Sheper to Përmet. We climb from the direction of Qafa e Dhembelit, which was the crossing point on one of the main roads linking Zagorie to Përmeti. After that, we start the descent down to Përmet. By the way we will also visit the Leuse Village Church, which is a cultural monument. Once we arrive at Përmet we are accommodated in the hotel. </p>

Day 6 :
Përmet

<p>We drive by car to Stërmbec, where we will visit the Waterfalls of Sopoti. The trail to there lasts about an hour and a half. After a break in the vicinity of the Waterfalls we will return to Përmet where we will visit a "gliko" workshop and a traditional Albanian cheese factory, built in a former Army bunker. </p>

Day 7 :
Përmet

<p>We start from the hotel towards the village of Bënjë to visit the Langarica Canyon. After that we will go back to Bënjë where we will visit its thermal baths known all over Albania. We will visit the village and then return to Përmet, from where we will go to Berat. We arrive at dinner in Berat, and we stay at the hotel. </p>

Day 8 :
Berat

<p>In Berat we visit the Castle and the old part of the city within the castle, the Mangalem neighborhood, the Ethnographic Museum and the city which is known as the "city of 1001 windows". We are leaving for the afternoon in Tirana. Accommodation at the hotel. </p>

<p>Movement from Tirana to the Airport.</p>

The Trip Cost Includes

  • Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
  • Transportation to and from!!
  • Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
  • Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
  • Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
  • First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
  • All the required permits and paperwork

The Trip Cost Excludes

  • International Airfare
  • Visa Charges
  • Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
  • Your travel and medical insurance
  • Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
  • Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
  • Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
  • Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
What’s included?

The trips includes the guide, transfers from one location to the other and accommodation in guesthouses, hotel or mountain hut.

What should I wear?

It is recommended to wear clothes that are made for hiking and are from synthetic breathable materials. It is recommended to have more thin layers rather than large jackets that take space and are heavy. When hiking it is better to have several layers of thin clothes, no thick jackets. Dressing in layers allows you to adjust to changing weather and activity levels.

What should I bring with me?

What to take – Make sure! If you lack any of the equipment please contact us we may be able to help you. You have your passport with you You have proper equipment for hiking:
1 – Hiking Boots,
1 – Water canisters 1 to 1.5 liters
1 – Mountain bag 30 to 45 liters (for longer hikes only)
1 – Headlight
1 – Rain jacket/poncho
2 – Hiking T-shirt synthetic (no cotton)
1 – Hiking pants
1 – Fleece – One pair of spare socks per hiking day (there is option of self-hand washing)
1 – Hat (sun protection in summer, warmth in winter)
1 – Gloves (September to June)
1- Sunglasses
1 – Sun cream
1 – Walking sticks (can be rented)
1 – Gaiters (winter tours only, can be rented)
1 – Camera, telephone, GPS (optional).

For Peaks of the Balkans and Via Dinarica – At the guest houses and the hotels where you will be staying, towels, shampoo, warm water and other basic services are provided.

Recommended readings for the region

The novel called “Broken April” of Ismail Kadare is situated in these mountains. A read before the trip will increase the experience this trip offers
– Edith Durham – High Albania
– MAP – can be provided at Euro 10, please order in advance.

Other Info

Time zone: GMT +1 Monday, July 15, 2019 – Language: Albanian, in Kosovo and Albania, Serbian/Montenegrin in Montenegro. In big cities many people speak English, but in remote areas this might not be the case. A lot of people may speak also German due to large diaspora in Germano-pohne countries.
– Electric supply and plugs: 220V, 50 Hz, two pin round plugs.
– Currency: Euro (EUR) in Kosovo and Montenegro, Lek in Albania, however you can use Euro freely. Credit cards and Cash machines available in Peja, Plav, and Gjakova.
– Cost of living: in the region is much cheaper than in the Western Europe. Some sample prices follow: • 3-course meal in a standard restaurant: EUR 7-10 pp • A flask of mineral water from a street shop: EUR 0.5 • A cup of coffee: EUR 0.5 – 2 Time zone: GMT +1 Monday, July 15, 2019
– Language: Albanian, in Kosovo and Albania, Serbian/Montenegrin in Montenegro. In big cities many people speak English, but in remote areas this might not be the case. A lot of people may speak also German due to large diaspora in Germano-pohne countries.
– Electric supply and plugs: 220V, 50 Hz, two pin round plugs.
– Currency: Euro (EUR) in Kosovo and Montenegro, Lek in Albania, however you can use Euro freely. Credit cards and Cash machines available in Peja, Plav, and Gjakova.
– Cost of living: in the region is much cheaper than in the Western Europe. Some sample prices follow: • 3-course meal in a standard restaurant: EUR 7-10 pp • A flask of mineral water from a street shop: EUR 0.5 • A cup of coffee: EUR 0.5 – 2

Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.

The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.

It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil). In English we still occasionally use the words “travail”, which means struggle. According to Simon Winchester in his book The Best Travelers’ Tales (2004), the words “travel” and “travail” both share an even more ancient root: a Roman instrument of torture called the tripalium (in Latin it means “three stakes”, as in to impale).

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Mixed Tour