What to see in Albania: the charm of the northern region

Experience the thrill of a two-day tripin the heart of the Albanian Alps (Prokletjie), between breathtaking landscapes and clear and regenerating waters. MyTour has prepared for you a surprising itinerary, a wonderful blend of nature and culture. We will discover how we can still live by following the rhythms of nature and seasons in the village of Theth.

Then we will be in Shkoder, to appreciate one of the centers of modern Albania and its wonderful lake.

MyTour takes you to discover the most interesting sites of northern Albania. We are in a region where the landscape is full of colors and magic. Everything changes within a few kilometers. The green of the meadows and forests in the valleys is reflected in the clear waters of Lake Skadar, the largest of all the Balkans. In Theth, the secret of mountain life, where ancient Albanian traditions are still being perpetrated.

Visit Theth and Shkoder: full tour description

1st day: visit Theth

We'll leave early in the morning, meeting our guide at 6:30 in the hotel. After a few kilometers, we stop at Qafe Thore, a beautiful panoramic point and an ancient guard station. Today Qafe Thore houses a lovely wood and stone restaurant. Here we stop for breakfast, tasting a fragrant coffee while we can admire impervious mountains and lush valleys. We continue on the way towards Theth, which we will reach after 11 am. Once in the village, we are welcomed at a local hostel (bujtina) and get acquainted with the traditional hospitality of the inhabitants of these areas. After lunch, we dedicate ourselves to the discovery of the ancient village of Theth with a guided tour that proceeds in complete tranquility, on foot. The first stop is the church of Theth, built in 1892 and renovated in 2005. Moving inside the town we notice the characteristic tower houses and we reach Kulla e ngujimit. This tower is the symbol of an Albania that no longer exists, linked to traditional family feuds. The tower was in fact used as a shelter in case of blood revenge (gjakmarrja) during the quarrels between families. Leaving the village, near the old mill, we take the path that leads us to the Gerla Bridge, with the wonderful view of the Theth Canyon, finally reaching the waterfall. Traditional dinner and overnight.

2nd day: Grunas Theth Canyon and Shkoder city tour, Albania between past and present

Sweet awakening in Theth, with a breakfast based on organic products