From Tirana: Small Group 2-Day Trip to Theth & Albanian Alps

Explore the wild north of Albania on a 2-day tour from Tirana. Hike to the Blue Eye, visit Theth’s Church, and admire the Grunas Waterfall. Enjoy meals and stay in a traditional guesthouse.
Begin your journey early from Tirana, heading towards the wild north of Albania. After a short coffee break, climb to Qafa e Thores (1630 m) for a stunning panorama of the Albanian Alps. Descend to Theth and settle into a traditional guesthouse.

After lunch, head to Nderlysaj, where a 40-minute hike takes you to the Blue Eye, a crystal-clear spring hidden among the rocks. On the way back, enjoy the natural rock pools. In the evening, savor a warm dinner at your guesthouse or another local inn. Continue the night by the crackling fire, with a glass of wine and pleasant conversations with new friends.

The next morning, after breakfast with local organic products, walk down to the village center to see Theth’s Church and the Lock-in Tower, a unique monument of Albanian tradition. Continue to Grunas Waterfall, over 30 meters high, one of the most beautiful sights of the Alps. Nearby stands the old water mill, another testimony of the traditional life of the highlanders.

After a break to enjoy the view and take photos, return to the guesthouse. Around 1:00 PM, begin the journey back with a stop in Shkodra for lunch, before arriving in Tirana in the evening with unforgettable memories.


Day 1: Tirana – Theth – Blue Eye

• Departure from Tirana
Begin your journey toward the wild north of Albania.
• After about 1.5 hours – Short coffee break
• Continue driving for another 1.5 hours until Qafa e Thores
• Stop at Qafa e Thores – 30-minute break for photos and panoramic views of the
Albanian Alps.
• Continue driving to Theth (approx. 40 minutes)
• Arrival in Theth – Check-in at a traditional guesthouse
• Lunch – 1 hour
• Drive from the guesthouse to Nderlysaj – 30 minutes
• Start the hike to the Blue Eye – 40 minutes on foot
• Free time at the Blue Eye – 1 hour to relax, take photos, or swim in the crystal-clear waters.
• Return to Nderlysaj and then back to the guesthouse – about 1 hour total
• Evening at leisure – Enjoy dinner and relax by the fire or spend time with fellow travelers.

Day 2: Theth – Grunas Waterfall – Shkodra – Tirana

• 08:00–09:00 AM – Breakfast
Enjoy a traditional breakfast with fresh local products at your guesthouse.
• 09:00 AM – Begin exploring Theth (approx. 4 hours)
Visit the main landmarks of the village:
* Theth Church – a symbol of faith and simplicity in the heart of the valley
* Lock-in Tower (Kulla e Ngujimit) – a unique monument of Albanian tradition and history
* Grunas Waterfall – over 30 meters high, one of the most stunning natural attractions in the Albanian Alps
• 01:00 PM – Departure towards Shkodra (about 2 hours driving)
• 03:00 PM – Stop in Shkodra – 1–2 hours break for lunch and free time to explore or relax.
• Drop-off in Tirana in the evening – End of the tour with wonderful memories from the Albanian Alps.

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