Escape the city on the Dajti Express gondola — Central Europe's longest cable car — to the forested summit of Mount Dajti National Park, with Adriatic-to-mountain panoramas, pine-scented trails and a long, indulgent lunch of slow-cooked Albanian mountain cuisine.
What to expect
The Dajti Express gondola ascends 1,613 metres in just 15 minutes, offering cinematic views over Tirana's colourful rooftops and, on clear days, the glittering Adriatic. At the summit, Dajti National Park's beech and pine forests invite gentle walks along well-marked trails to panoramic viewpoints. A traditional Albanian restaurant at the top serves slow-cooked lamb (tavë kosi), grilled byrek pastries and house-made raki — the perfect unhurried mountain lunch. Your private guide ensures you catch the gondola back with ample time for the return drive to Durres.
Good to know
The Dajti Express terminal is approximately 10 km from central Tirana (20-minute drive from Durres port). Pre-book your private guide and vehicle; the cable car itself does not require advance booking but queues form mid-morning in summer — aim for an early start. Wear layers; the summit is noticeably cooler than the coast. Confirm your all-aboard time and allow at least 90 minutes for the return journey.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Tirana — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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