9 Days in Albania, Europe: From the Mountains to the Sea with Yoga, Hiking, and Beach Fitness

Genieße eine erholsame Auszeit in gemütlichen Bungalows direkt am idyllischen, abgeschiedenen Plazhi i Gjeneralit an der albanischen Adriaküste. Die komfortablen Bungalows verfügen über eine eigene Terrasse oder einen Balkon mit wunderschönem Meerblick. Der Strand direkt vor der Tür, die unberührte Natur, köstliche mediterrane Küche und die entspannte Atmosphäre schaffen ideale Bedingungen für Yoga, Fitness, Meditation und pure Erholung.

Enjoy fresh, varied cuisine with full board during your trip. In the mountains, homemade Albanian specialties made with local, organic ingredients await you—served in the cozy atmosphere of our mountain guesthouse.

By the sea, you’ll start your day with a hearty breakfast. For lunch and dinner, you’ll enjoy delicious three-course Mediterranean meals on the restaurant terrace overlooking the sea and the sandy beach. Shared meals provide time to relax and enjoy good conversation.

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

Day 1 – Arrival Amid Mountains and a Waterfall
We’ll pick you up at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Tirana and drive to the lush green mountains of Shëngjergj. A hike will take us to a hidden waterfall, where you’ll practice Qi Gong and meditation with our Shaolin Kung Fu master to the sound of rushing water. After a traditional Albanian lunch made with local, organic ingredients, you’ll check into your cozy room at the mountain guesthouse—a single or double room, depending on the accommodation category you booked. Relaxing yoga and a group dinner in the garden will bring the day to a peaceful close.

Day 2 – From an Idyllic Mountain Lake to the Sea
After breakfast, we’ll hike through the mountain landscape to a peaceful lake. Qi Gong and meditation by the water will give you space to breathe deeply. Enjoy a homemade Albanian lunch and a gentle yoga session before we continue on to Plazhi i Gjeneralit. Your bungalow with a ocean view is nestled amid lush greenery on a small hill, just a few meters from the sandy beach. Your beach portion of the trip begins with our first dinner together by the sea.

Day 3 – Strength and Lightness on the Beach
Greet the morning with energizing yoga, followed by breakfast. Gentle qigong and Kung Fu-inspired beach fitness with our Shaolin Kung Fu master will help build strength, coordination, and body awareness. After a Mediterranean lunch, there’s time for swimming and relaxing. In the evening, Hatha and Yin Yoga bring calm to your body before a delicious three-course meal awaits you.

Day 4 – Finding Balance and Enjoying the Sea Air
Start the day with Hatha Yoga and mindful breathing exercises. After breakfast, a varied beach fitness session will improve your flexibility and balance. Enjoy a Mediterranean three-course lunch and spend the afternoon however you like: swimming, reading in the shade, or strolling along the beach. Gentle evening yoga and a group dinner round out the day.

Day 5 – Recharge and Take Time for Yourself
Meditation and flowing Vinyasa yoga will invigorate you. After breakfast, beach fitness will get you moving to build endurance and fitness. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed lunch and a free afternoon by the sea. Let yourself float in the water or treat yourself to a break on your terrace. In the evening, soothing Hatha yoga and a delicious three-course meal await you.

Day 6 – Move, Let Go, and Enjoy
An invigorating yoga flow and strengthening full-body exercises on the beach combine strength and flexibility. After a freshly prepared lunch, the afternoon is yours to spend by the sea. During a peaceful Yin Yoga session in the evening, you can release tension and relax deeply. Afterward, we’ll dine together on the restaurant terrace: a Mediterranean three-course meal with a view of the sea and the sandy beach.

Day 7 – A Strong Core and Inner Peace
Start with Hatha Yoga and mindful stretches. The beach fitness session that follows focuses on your core, legs, and endurance. After a nutritious three-course lunch, there’s plenty of time for swimming, resting, and a walk along the water’s edge. Relaxing Yin Yoga and good conversation over dinner bring the day to a peaceful close.

Day 8 – Mindful Movement and Special Evening Moments
After morning yoga, you’ll experience flowing Qi Gong and powerful, Kung Fu-inspired beach fitness with our Shaolin Kung Fu master. After lunch, a wellness workshop will provide you with practical tips for greater mindfulness and less stress in your daily life. Enjoy your last full afternoon at the beach before we gather for a festive three-course dinner. An authentic Chinese evening meditation with gentle movements to greet the moon offers you a special way to end the day.

Day 9 – Recharge One Last Time and Say Goodbye
Enjoy your final yoga, qigong, and beach fitness sessions, as well as a group breakfast. After a Mediterranean lunch, there’s time for one last swim in the sea. Gentle yoga and a closing meditation give you space to reflect on your experiences. At 4:30 p.m., we’ll drive back to Tirana and are expected to drop you off at your hotel around 7:00 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.

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. Transportation to the retreat and the return transfer to your hotel are included. We 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 an additional fee of €50 total for round-trip service.