Albanian Alps and Theth Village Day Tour from Tirana

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Duration11h–13h

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Mountain drive, village walk, river hike, and two hours at a mountain spring

This day tour from Tirana climbs into the Albanian Alps and descends into Theth village, a mountain settlement surrounded by peaks. You hike 45 minutes through forest to the Blue Eye of Theth, a freshwater spring where the water stays cold year-round, and spend about two hours there before the return drive to Tirana. The guide speaks English, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and pickup happens at your hotel or a central meeting point.

11h–13h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Albanian Alps and Theth Village

Meet instructor and start tour
Stop in Shkodra for coffee break
View mountain ranges of Albanian Alps
Walk from Church of Theth to Reconciliation Tower
Drive to Blue Eye area
Hike 45 minutes to Blue Eye
Spend two hours at Blue Eye

The Experience

The day starts with a pickup at your hotel or chosen location in Tirana, then a drive north through the mountains with a coffee stop in Shkodra. As you climb toward the Albanian Alps, the landscape shifts—the road winds through foothills and the peaks grow steeper. Before Theth itself, you stop at a vantage point in the mountain ranges to stand in front of the panorama: the ridges stretch into the distance and the air changes. This is the view that frames the rest of the day.

Once in Theth village, the walking begins. You start at the Church of Theth and move toward the Reconciliation Tower, a stone structure that marks the village's history of blood feuds and peace. The village itself is small—no cars, no crowds—and the walk is unhurried. Then comes the hike: a 15-minute drive takes you to the trailhead, and from there you walk 45 minutes and 2.5 kilometers through forest, following the river. The path is not steep, but it is steady, and the sound of water stays with you the whole way.

The Blue Eye of Theth appears suddenly—a pool of water so clear and so blue that it stops conversation. The spring feeds from underground and the water temperature stays cold even in summer. You have roughly two hours to swim, wade, sit on the rocks or simply stay in the shade by the water. The air is fresh and the only sounds are the river and the forest. The return hike takes the same route back, and then the drive back to Tirana begins, arriving in the evening.

What’s included

Air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
English-speaking guide.
hotel pickup in Tirana.
parking and facility fees.
coffee stop in Shkodra.
mountain viewpoint stop.
entry to Theth village and access to the Blue Eye of Theth.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Albania Inbound

Is this one for you?The hike is 45 minutes at a steady pace and the day runs 11 to 13 hours total, so this tour suits travelers with moderate fitness who are ready for a full day of driving and walking. If you want to swim or wade in the spring, bring a swimsuit and a towel; if you prefer to stay dry, the rocks and shade by the water work just as well.