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Cape of Rodon Tour: Albania's Hidden Gem
4.9
46 Ratings
Tirana
Experience a full-day getaway to one of Albania’s best-kept secrets — the magnificent Cape of Rodon. This beautiful peninsula, encircled by the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, provides a serene retreat that perfectly blends nature, history, and soothing beach ambiance.
Experience a full-day getaway to one of Albania’s best-kept secrets — the magnificent Cape of Rodon. This beautiful peninsula, encircled by the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, provides a serene retreat that perfectly blends nature, history, and soothing beach ambiance.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tirana - Embark on a full-day adventure to one of Albania’s hidden treasures — the magnificent Cape of Rodon, a beautiful peninsula embraced by the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea. The tour leader will pick you up from your hotel in Tirana early in the morning.
- Kepi i Rodonit - Situated on a narrow peninsula surrounded by turquoise…
- Tirana - Embark on a full-day adventure to one of Albania’s hidden treasures — the magnificent Cape of Rodon, a beautiful peninsula embraced by the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea. The tour leader will pick you up from your hotel in Tirana early in the morning.
- Kepi i Rodonit - Situated on a narrow peninsula surrounded by turquoise waters, the Cape of Rodon is an ideal spot for a tranquil beach retreat. This destination is perfect for nature enthusiasts, offering breathtaking views, beaches, and historical landmarks.
- The castle of Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu - The first stop is the 15th-century castle constructed by Albania’s national hero, Skanderbeg. Located in the Cape of Rodon, the castle extends about 400 meters, featuring round towers along its perimeter.
- The Church of Mamica - The tour will also include a visit to the Church of Saint Anthony at Cape of Rodon. This quaint 13th-century church is a hidden spiritual treasure surrounded by pristine nature and dramatic coastal vistas. Along the journey, participants will learn about the intriguing history of the site, including its ties to Albania’s cultural and religious heritage.
- Cape of Rodon - While exploring the cape, visitors will encounter bunkers from Albania’s communist era, silent reminders of the country’s unique and isolated past. The tour will provide insights into their purpose and the distinctive history of Albania’s isolationist period. The remainder of the day offers time to relax on the cape’s white-sand beaches, where visitors can unwind by the sea, enjoy the serene surroundings, or take a leisurely walk through the lush landscape.
- Tirana - After a day filled with exploration, the group will return to Tirana in the late afternoon, leaving participants with unforgettable memories of this peaceful and historic region of Albania.
What's Included
- Exclusive private transportation
- Expert professional tour leader
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Tirana
- All-inclusive tourist and road taxes, plus petrol
- Exclusive private transportation
- Expert professional tour leader
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Tirana
- All-inclusive tourist and road taxes, plus petrol
What's Not Included
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs
- Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs
- Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Additional Information
- Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
- Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Location
Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator
Rruga Reshit Çollaku
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(46 Ratings)
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Caitlyn
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing - Amazing hike with the best tour guides, gave us a lot of information regarding the history of Albania and gave us a lot of good recommendations in town as well. Would recommend this tour to anyone heading to Albania.
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Eilis_q
Mar 16, 2024
Incredible trip with an amazing guide - This was an amazing experience! Erik was so patient and really took his time talking to us! It is a challenging hike but the views are so worth it. Would absolutely recommend to do
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P7484umroberta
Mar 15, 2024
Wonderful day out - Great views, lovely food at the restaurant and AWESOME tour guide (Erik)! Definitely give this a go if you want to see the beautiful Albanian countryside and learn a bit about its culture.
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Jacky_k
Dec 24, 2023
Beautiful mountains and friendly tour guide! - The views along the hike were beautiful. The hike consists mainly of a upwards zigzag, and isn't too difficult if you've done hiking before. There is a restaurant at the top where we had our lunch. Our tour guide, Idris, is very friendly and kept us engaged throughout the hike. Highly recommend for the sights and the experience!
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188juler
Nov 18, 2023
Unique experience! Such a cool day trip! - The day trip was really really exciting and fun! We climbed up the Gamti Mountain and enjoyed the amazing view above Tirana until the ocean. Our next step was the Bovilla Lake and the view was amazing. Our guide Renato was really well informed about the Albania’s history and different topics about his country and culture. He made our trip unique! Thank you so much!
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Baguiasri_m
Nov 16, 2023
Albania - Lovely place to hike in! Really enjoyed it, great organisation in accommodating the pick and drop off too :)
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Vacation605713
Nov 13, 2023
Beautiful walk with beautiful views - Fantastic walk, beautiful views, nice explanations and anecdotes from Erik. Even the rain shower was funny in the ponchos I received. Wonderful experience. Make sure you have good walking shoes, because it is quite challenging.
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261stevej
Oct 9, 2023
Too good to miss. - The tour was excellent, and Edmund was a superb guide who went the extra mile. His knowledge about Albania is very impressive. We would definitely recommend Edmund and the tour to Bovilla Lake.
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Tressyg2023
Sep 25, 2023
Gamti Mountain hike - Worthwhile trip.... Very enjoyable. Our guide, Renato was the best. He ensured we enjoyed every bit of the hike
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Y6683ctamandav
Oct 30, 2023
Shorter hike than expected but great views and fun experience! - It was a very nice experience. Beautiful views on the way up and from the top! We expected the hike to be a bit further than 4.5 km. Also because it says it is a day trip. The description stated that it was a 3-hour walk up (and then back), but we were back at the car within 2 hours: walked up, had a quiet drink at the restaurant, continued up, took many photos on the top and back to the car. Later we enjoyed delicious typical Albanian food together at a restaurant. Our guide Renato did a very good job! He picked us up at the hotel and told us a lot about Albania along the way, very interesting! We had a nice meal together and then he took us back to the hotel. Despite the short hike, a very beautiful experience!
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