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From Tirana: Private Bovilla Lake Preza Castle, Private Guide/Car

By Albania Tour Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is €185 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

The Bovilla Lake & Preza Castle Full-Day Tour from Tirana combines two hidden gems near Tirana.

In the morning, you will visit the stunning Lake of Bovilla. The Lake of Bovilla is a beautiful lake in between two mountain ranges. You will be driven to the Mount Gamti Balcony and hike for about 10 minutes to the viewing point. From the balcony, you will have the most impressive view of the Lake & the wild and untouched nature surrounding the Lake.

Then in the afternoon, you will visit the Preza Village & the Castle of Preza. Preza is an authentic Albanian village with a very “romantic” and “Italian feel”. You will drive up the narrow winding road. Along the road, you will see beautiful natural stone houses and lovely floral gardens. On the top of the hill, you will enter Preza Castle, which has a breathtaking, panoramic view of the surrounding villages, mountains & lakes.

Activity location

  • Lake Bovilla
    • Hida Rd
    • Tirana County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lake Bovilla
    • Hida Rd
    • Tirana County, Albania

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From Tirana: Private Bovilla Lake Preza Castle, Private Guide/Car
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€185.00 x 1 Adult€185.00
Total
Price is €185.00
Until Wed, 25 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Lake Bovilla

  • 2h
Bovilla Lake is a stunning natural spot near Tirana. The lake of Bovilla is located in the North-East of Tirana and it is set in between two mountain ranges. This beautiful water reservoir is surrounded by wild and untouched nature. It is one of the hidden gems of Albania and a spot only the locals know about. You will be picked up from your hotel in Tirana, after which you will go on a short drive to Lake Bovilla. You will be driven to the Mount Gamti Balcony and hike for about 10 minutes to the viewing point. Once you reach Mount Gamti Balcony, you will have a spectacular view of Lake Bovilla. The entire lake is surrounded by beautiful wild nature and undisturbed greenery. You have stunning views of the peaks and hills surrounding the Lake. The Mount Gamti Balcony is a great spot for a picnic lunch, so be sure to bring some food along on your trip or you can try the local specialities in the restaurant on the balcony (own expense).

Preze

  • 30m
Preza is one of the most beautiful villages near Tirana. If you are staying in Tirana city and you would like to visit an authentic Albanian village, then you should absolutely go to Preze village. When you enter the Preza village, you will drive up a narrow turning and twisting road. The road passes by beautiful stone houses with flower gardens and local restaurants. At the top of the road, you can visit Preza Castle. Although the castle itself is mostly in ruins, it has the most amazing view.

Preza Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
When you arriva at the top of the hill, you have a breathtaking view towards the mountains, the valley, Tirana city and Kruje city. You can climb up the staircase to the Castle of Preze, from where you can see a beautiful natural mountain lake in the hills. One of the best spots in the castle is the tower, which is located on top of the little cafe. You can sit down in the tower, order a coffee and take in the panoramic view. The Castle of Preza was originally built in the 14th century by the local Thopias family. However, it was in the 15th century that the castle became famous in Albania. Because the castle was used by Albania's national hero Skanderbeg in his resistance against the Ottoman invasion. Inside the castle, you can consume some drinks from the cafe inside the castle walls. There is also a lovely stone restaurant on site, which serves Albanian specialities.

Location

Activity location

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    Lake Bovilla
    • Hida Rd
    • Tirana County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lake Bovilla
    • Hida Rd
    • Tirana County, Albania

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