Explore the Albanian Alps on a day trip from Tirana. Explore Theth village hidden in the mountains and follow the river through the jungle to reach the Blue Eye of Theth.
Duration
13 hours
Type
Day Tour
Starting
Shkodra +1 more
Ending
Same as pickup point
Starting time
08:00
Group size
1 to 15
Live tour guide
English
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Pay in full
From
€55.00per person
Our tour from Tirana to Theth was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Genand, was friendly, funny, and very patient, especially with us beginner hikers. He gave us plenty of time to enjoy the hike and take in the stunning scenery. The Blue Eye of Theth was breathtaking, truly a must-see! I highly recommend this trip and Genand as a guide. It was the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and great company!
I had a great time, I really enjoyed it, the guide was very nice and the places we saw were incredible, I learned a lot
Pickup in Shkodra or Tirana
Coffee break in Shkodra County
20 minutes
Qafe Thore panoramic stop
20 minutes
Theth village guided walk
45 minutes
Traditional North Albanian lunch
1 hour
Hike to the Blue Eye of Theth
3 hours
Drive back
3 hours
Your journey
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After a hotel pickup in Tirana, Duress, or Shkoder, set out on a full-day tour. Midway through the journey to the Albanian Alps and Theth, make a brief stop in the County of Shkodra for a coffee break.
After an hour’s journey from Shkoder, arrive at the foothills of the Albanian Alps. Take in the picturesque sights with stops planned for sightseeing at Boge village and Qafe Thore. Descend from the summit to reach your main destination, Theth Village.
Begin your exploration by visiting the Church of Theth and marvel at the intriguing Reconciliation Tower. Then, indulge in a delightful lunch featuring traditional North Albanian cuisine.
Embark on a 1-hour hike through the jungle to reach the natural wonder of the Blue Eye of Theth. Along the way, relish the freshness of the river water. Take a dip in the Blue Eye, boasting some of the coldest waters in Albania. Immerse yourself in a 3-4-hour experience amidst the Albanian Alps.
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Shree Shravani
17/11/2025
Our tour from Tirana to Theth was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Genand, was friendly, funny, and very patient, especially with us beginner hikers. He gave us plenty of time to enjoy the hike and take in the stunning scenery. The Blue Eye of Theth was breathtaking, truly a must-see! I highly recommend this trip and Genand as a guide. It was the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and great company!
Alejandro Ibanez
08/11/2025
I had a great time, I really enjoyed it, the guide was very nice and the places we saw were incredible, I learned a lot
Max
25/10/2025
I was not a really nature person, however after seeing pictures of Theth, especially the church, I said I must come here and I found this tour. And I don’t regret my decision. The tour started very early, about 1 hour earlier to avoid the infamous Tirane traffic jam but the communication from the tour group was excellent. My tour guide was Desi and he is one of the highlight of the tour. This is a young man but with great stamina, excellent communication skill and also very knowledgable about the place. The driving was expectedly long but the bus was comfortable. Once reaching, we did the trek to Blue Eye which is a challenging for a person like me, however with the help of Desi, I managed to reach the place and also have the courage to dip in the freezing water. After the tour, the lunch was so fulfilling but the history of the village including the isolation tower where Desi really show his knowledge and the view from the Church is absolutely out-of-this-world. This is a must-do tour
Muhammad
23/10/2025
We had the most incredible trip with Daniel. He is a very knowledgeable and personable guide. He shared lots of interesting facts about Albania, and village traditions, with us and took a genuine interest in the group. The driver was also very skilled in manoeuvring the mountain roads and made us feel safe. The journey itself is stunning, I highly recommend going in Autumn, it feels so magical to drive through the mountains with the trees turning orange, red and yellow. The hike isn't too strenuous, and you are rewarded with views the whole way. This has to be one of the best tours I've done, not one to be missed when in Albania. Faleminderit!
Jessi R
23/10/2025
Daniel our guide was impressive. The hike it's self is not easy but worth it! Unfortunately rained a bit so the "trail" was slippery. Not for someone looking for a casual stroll or has knee/foot problems. Dress accordingly! (Hikers or runners for sure, athletic pants, layers)
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€55.00per person