Join this hiking tour from Tirana in exploring Pellumbas cave, Erzeni canyon and Petrela Castel in one day.
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1 day
Daily Tour
8 people
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Join this hiking tour from Tirana in exploring Pellumbas cave, Erzeni canyon and Petrela Castel in one day.
| Number of Persons | Price / Person |
|---|---|
| 4 | 85 € |
| 3 | 95 € |
| 2 | 109€ |
| 1 | 159€ |
* All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
* Pellumbas Cave hiking about 1 hour one way, elevation up to 600 meters
* Small groups up to 8 pax (larger groups upon request).
* Private tour is possible on extra charge of 30 euros/person
* Suitable Age 12+
* Choose Balkans reserves the rights to add other participants in and during the tour program. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us for a quotation.
* Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.
* On request this tour may also depart from other cities of Albania or neighbouring countries such as Kosovo, Montenegro or N. Macedonia. Please contact us for more information on the extra costs.
* Please note that Choose Balkans needs to receive the net (full) quoted amount. Transaction and payment fees are on the sender (you in this case). We will notify you with a print screen of the amount received at our account as soon as we receive your down payment.
* Please note that Credit/Debit card payments are possible at our office in Tirana and apply a 5% bank commission.
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If you are visiting Tirana for a few days and you want to explore the wild beauty of Tirana’s surroundings, the best thing to do is to jump into this day tour. Don’t forget to wear your comfortable walking shoes! Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana, from where we start our adventurous day.
Our first destination for today will be the ancient cave of Peullmbas, located uphill at the heart of Erezini Canyon. Initially this ancient cave used to offer shelter to wild bears, about 40,000 years ago. After this, the cave became home for ancient humans dating back to the Midd Palaeolithic era (circa 30,000 years ago). During the First and Second World War, the cave was used as a hiding place for the locals of the surrounding villages. The cave portrays a long history and is nowadays an interesting and beautiful place to visit. Some people describe it as a once in a lifetime experience. This destination offers an amazing view of wild mountains, valleys, Erzeni river and Erzeni Canyon. The hiking to the rock on the Cave of Pellumbas takes about 1 hour one way, elevation up to 600 meters. The entrance of the Pellumbas cave has a wooden platform, so it is easy to take a moment to soak in the area.
Our next destination for today will be Petrela castle with a rich history from the medieval period. The castle was initially constructed in the 6th century AD whereas the present castle we have today dates back to the 15th century. During Skanderbeg’s fight against the Ottomans, Petrela Castle was under the command of his sister, Mamica Kastrioti. Today there is a restaurant inside the castle. The castle offers spectacular views of the Erzeni valley, the hills, olive groves and surrounding mountains. Petrela Castle is situated on top of a hill 329 metres (1,079 ft) above sea level. After visiting the castle, we will be back to Tirana. This marks the end of this amazing hiking experience. You will return home with a new sense of self excitement to share with those around you.
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