Impossible Roads - From Albania to Kosovo

Meet our local agent upon your arrival at Tirana International Airport and transfer by bus to Kosovo in the city of Gjakova, located at the foot of the Albanian Mountains.

Night stay in Gjakova.

After breakfast, meet your drivers and jeeps then take the road to Albania towards the Accursed Mountains.

After an hour's drive, begin the off-road adventure and reach the village of Cerem. Traditional mountain lunch.

Continue the journey to the most inaccessible village in all of Albania, Doberdol, located in the heart of a valley. You'll appreciate the atmosphere of your rustic but authentic guesthouse in Doberdol.

Night in Doberdol.

After breakfast, take the spectacular muddy mountain roads through Sylbica and cross the forest to reach Tropoje, a village with a controversial past in Albania.

Then return to Kosovo and reach the village of Nivokaz.

You'll meet Ali, the owner of the Vidadus distillery, who makes his own rakia, liqueur, and gin from local plants in the region. Have lunch with your host, then visit the distillery.

You'll discover the fermentation process and all of Vidadus's products. Tasting of several liqueurs and gin.

Continue the journey to reach the village of Gjeravica, located at the foot of Kosovo's highest mountain.

Reach your hotel for the night with an incredible view.

Night stay in Gjeravica.

After breakfast, take the road through magnificent mountain roads to the village of Milishevc, located high up.

Take a break at a pass offering an incredible panorama surrounded by mountains and valleys.

Arrive in Milishevc and have lunch in a splendid setting.

Then, descend the road to reach the Rugova Valley, one of Europe's largest canyons.

Take the road to the deepest part of the Rugova Valley.

Follow a cliff road and reach the foot of a valley that will lead you to one of Kosovo's most remote places, the Hajla cabin.

You'll stay in a guesthouse whose road was entirely built by its owner, Fatos, a photographer, animal rights advocate, member of the Lynx Protection League, and much more.

You'll be taken to his guesthouse located at the foot of a mountain behind the Hajla peak.

You'll chat with Fatos, who will explain life in this isolated place, and you might be lucky enough to see his wild fox come to feed every night (the day can be modified with a night stay at the Ariu guesthouse in the village of Reka e Allages).

Night stay in Hajla.

After breakfast, free morning at the Hajla cabin to relax. Then take the road for a final off-road journey to reach one of Rugova's peaks.

Finally reach the city of Peja and say goodbye to your local guide.

Reach Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, Europe's youngest country.

Explore the political and economic capital of Kosovo where you'll discover an unprecedented architectural contrast in Europe and a vibrant city in constant evolution.

Enjoy the city's atmosphere during the evening.

Night stay in Pristina.

After breakfast, reach the cultural and historical capital of Kosovo. Surrounded by mountain landscapes, discover the city's old Ottoman center where the Lumbardhi River flows.

Its cobbled streets and tea rooms in the old bazaar give Prizren a unique Ottoman charm with its three religious enclosures nearby: the Sinan Pasha Mosque, the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George, and the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Free time to visit Prizren Fortress for an unbeatable view of the city.

Take the road back to Albania and reach Tirana, the Albanian Capital.

Enjoy the evening to discover this dynamic city.

Night stay in Tirana.

After breakfast, start the visit of Tirana, a city in constant evolution.

Once dull and gray, the city has experienced international post-communism growth, becoming a lively, colorful, and very vibrant metropolis thanks to its unique atmosphere. Fascinating, Tirana represents both the past and future of Albania.

Visit Skanderbeg Square, the Et'hem Bey Mosque (1824), the Clock Tower (1822), and the government buildings.

Night stay in Tirana.

After breakfast, departure to Tirana airport for your return flight.