3 Days in Albania, Europe: Yoga, Hiking, and Hot Springs in Përmet

Fühle dich wie zu Hause: „Shtepia Ime“ bedeutet „Mein Haus“ und steht für die herzliche Atmosphäre dieses familiengeführten Boutique-Gästehauses in Përmet.

Gemütliche Zimmer mit Balkon oder Terrasse und schönen Bergblicken bieten dir einen persönlichen Rückzugsort. Im liebevoll angelegten Garten kannst du zwischen den Retreat-Einheiten entspannen, ein Buch lesen oder bei einer Tasse Kaffee die Ruhe genießen.

Hausgemachte albanische Spezialitäten aus lokalen, biologischen Zutaten machen deinen Aufenthalt auch kulinarisch besonders. Nach Wanderungen, Yoga und einem Bad in den Thermalquellen erwarten dich gutes Essen, familiäre Gastfreundschaft und erholsame Stunden inmitten der Berglandschaft.

Enjoy fresh Mediterranean cuisine and homemade Albanian specialties with full board. A hearty breakfast and lovingly prepared lunches and dinners made with local, organic ingredients will give you the energy you need for hikes and retreat sessions. Shared meals offer time to relax, enjoy good conversation, and discover the regional cuisine.

Please let us know in advance if you have any vegetarian or vegan dietary preferences, as well as any allergies or food intolerances, so we can coordinate with our hosts and restaurants.

Day 1 – Arrival and Relaxation in Përmet
We’ll pick you up at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Tirana and drive together to Përmet. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a coffee break surrounded by beautiful nature. Upon arrival, you’ll settle into your cozy room at the boutique guesthouse and enjoy a hearty homemade Albanian lunch. Afterward, you’ll have time to explore the small town by the river or simply unwind. Gentle qigong will help you get into the right mindset for your retreat. After dinner together, a special Chinese meditation with flowing movements awaits you as a greeting to the moon.

Day 2 – Warm Thermal Springs and Deep Relaxation
Start the morning with soothing Qi Gong and a hearty breakfast. Then head to the natural hot springs of Benjë. Enjoy a soak in the warm water, a nature walk, and mindful movement exercises amidst the stunning mountain scenery. After lunch, you’ll have some time to yourself. In the late afternoon, relaxing yoga and mindful breathing exercises will help you release tension. A delicious Mediterranean dinner and a surprise activity round out the day.

Day 3 – Mindful Hiking and Taking New Inspiration Home
After breakfast, we’ll set out on a guided hike to a spiritual site in the mountains. Along the way, breathing exercises and mindful movement invite you to experience nature with all your senses. Over a farewell lunch together, we’ll reflect on our experiences. A final session of relaxation and reflection will give you practical insights for more peace and mindfulness at home. At 3:30 p.m., we’ll drive back to Tirana and are expected to drop you off at your hotel around 8:00 p.m.

Individual travel to Tirana is not included in the price. Tirana International Airport is directly accessible from many cities within and outside Europe—it takes about two hours by direct flight from Germany.

Please arrive no later than the day before. On the first day of the retreat, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Tirana at 8:00 a.m. The trip to Përmet and the return transfer to your hotel are included. On the last day, we expect to arrive in Tirana around 8:00 p.m. We therefore recommend booking your return flight for the following day.

We’d be happy to recommend a hotel in Tirana and arrange your airport transfer for a total surcharge of €50 for the round trip.