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Discover the deepest mine in the Balkans, and natural beauty of Albania on a day tour from Tirana. Explore the Bulqizë Mine, visit a traditional watermill, and enjoy a panoramic photo points.

Highlights

• Explore the historic Bulqizë Mine, the deepest in the Balkans
• Learn about the history of the mine and the recent hydrogen discovery
• Visit a traditional watermill and taste freshly made Albanian bread
• Capture stunning views over Bulqizë and its rolling hills at a lookout
• Purchase a traditional Albanian lunch at a local restaurant

Description

Discover an unforgettable day tour from Tirana that takes you deep into the heart of Albania’s industrial heritage and natural beauty. Explore Bulqizë—a town built around its rich mining history—and experience the Balkans' deepest mine, a traditional watermill with a fresh bread tasting experience, and a breathtaking panoramic photo point. Explore the historic Bulqizë Mine, the deepest in the Balkans, with its inner shaft reaching 1,000 meters below ground (–180 meters below sea level). Learn fun facts about the “sparkly black stone” (chromite) and the massive chromium reserves (2.82 million tonnes at 45.83% chromium). Hear the captivating history from its start during the Italian occupation in 1942 to its expansion under the communist regime in 1948. Discover the recent natural hydrogen discovery in 2024—a potential clean energy source. Visit “Mulliri i Destan Licit”, a traditional watermill used to grind flour the old-fashioned way. Enjoy the unique opportunity to try freshly made traditional Albanian bread right at the mill. Capture stunning, Instagram-worthy views over Bulqizë and its rolling hills at this scenic lookout. Purchase a traditional Albanian lunch at a local restaurant featuring fresh, regional dishes.

Includes

Round-trip transportation from Tirana Professional, English-speaking guide Safety gear and guided access during the mine visit Visits to the historic mine, watermill with bread tasting, and panoramic photo point

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking. Bring a camera to capture the stunning views. Water and sunscreen are recommended for the tour. Smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed during the mine visit but are allowed during the rest of the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund