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The Albanian Alps: Tirana to Theth: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Do

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The 5-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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5
days
195 km
distance
8.8 h
in transit
12
curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

Day 1 Tirana → Kruja

2 curated stops
Transit
2h53
Finish
~14:35
Temperature
14.4°C–25.9°C
Rainy days
~6
Daylight
15.0h
09:00
Et'hem Bey Mosque read more map ↗
Admire intricate decorations and artwork inside this stunning mosque.
50 min · Tirana
open: Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter)
12:45
Kruje Castle read more map ↗
Experience panoramic views from atop the historic craggy mountain.
50 min · Kruja
13:35
Restaurant Bardhi search map ↗
Dine on Albanian dishes with spectacular views nearby.
60 min · Kruja
Overnight: Kruja
e.g. Hotel Panorama · Mervin Hotel

Day 2 Shkodra

2 curated stops
Transit
2h01
Finish
~13:45
Temperature
19.4°C–26.4°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
15.1h
10:50
Kalaja/Rozafa Fortress read more map ↗
Explore the historic walls of this fortress, steeped in legend and Illyrian, Venetian, and Ottoman heritage.
50 min · Shkodra · 400 lek, 200 lek to enter the Museum
11:55
Ebu Beker Mosque read more map ↗
The Ebu Beker Mosque stands serenely, its minaret reaching towards the sky amidst the city's skyline.
50 min · Shkodra
12:45
Savor the freshest local fish, caught daily by nearby fishermen.
60 min · Shkodra
open: Up to 22:00
Overnight here
e.g. Shkodra Backpackers · Arka Hostel

Day 3 Theth

2 curated stops
Transit
3h24
Finish
~15:10
Temperature
10.8°C–21.2°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
15.1h
12:20
Theth heritage and Grunas walking circuit akt.gov.al map ↗
Read Theth through its church and stone-tower heritage, then follow only the locally open Grunas walking route.
50 min · Theth · Current admission, transport or guide costs may apply; confirm locally
13:20
Theth National Park read more map ↗
Theth National Park lets you hike through rugged mountain trails with breathtaking alpine views.
50 min · Theth
14:10
Villa Gjecaj Restaurant tripadvisor.com map ↗
Enjoy traditional and vegetarian dishes in a charming mini restaurant.
60 min · Theth

Day 4 Around Theth

2 curated stops
Transit
0h06
Finish
~10:50
Temperature
10.8°C–21.2°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
15.1h
09:00
Grunas Waterfall and Canyon read more map ↗
50 min · Theth
10:00
Lock-in Tower search map ↗
Witness a solemn relic of the traditional bloodfeud practice.
50 min · Theth

Day 5 Around Theth

1 curated stops
Transit
0h24
Finish
~09:50
Temperature
10.8°C–21.2°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
15.1h
09:00
Thethi Catholic Church search map ↗
50 min · Theth

Time to spare on this day

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