The church of Theth

The church of Theth

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The church of Theth

In the year 1917, it was At Shtjefen Gjeçovi, who opened the first school in the Albanian language for Thethi kids.

An unusual and beautiful church built in 1892 and still at the same spot with the same foundations until this very day. During the construction period, attached to the east wall was also the presbytery, where the priest used to live. The inhabitants of Thethi, from its inheritance, have been Roman Catholics. So, one of the first buildings here was the church. One of the most legendary priests, not only for Theth and the Catholic Church but the whole of Albanian culture, was Father Shtjefen Gjeçovi.

He opened the school in the year 1917 and taught the children reading and writing in Albanian. The other priests of this church also followed this tradition. The year 1921 was an official date recognized by the government of the time as the school’s opening, with father Marjan Prela in charge. The Education Minister of the time was Ahmet Zogu, through an internal order, set aside the sum of 100 golden francs for the education of the children of Theth. In this church, for a short period, has also served Father Daniel Gjeçaj. Due to the installation of the atheist communist regime, he was forced to flee from Albania and serve the country from Italy. During the communist time, he kept contacts with all the Albanian immigrants abroad. One of his co-workers was also the great writer Martin Camaj, who would consult Father Daniel before he would publish any of his works. Thanks to the sons of Thethi, who live in the USA, the church today has been reconstructed and is in full service of the village, as during the Communist regime, it was damaged and made a health and pregnancy center.

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Thethi religious feasts.

Thethi religious feasts.

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Thethi religious feasts.

Thethi has 2 big religious feasts which are celebrated as per Albanian tradition (customs)

15 August is the feast of Assumption of Mary

15 August is the feast of Assumption of Mary and is celebrated with the daughters married away from the village, and on this date, they come back in the family where they grew up together with their children

26 December is the feast of Saint John

26 December is the feast of Saint John and is celebrated with villagers of Thethi and the people who come from other villages that have friendship between them. It is one of the most important feasts of Shala and is celebrated in a lovely way.

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2 days Tour to Theth National Park

2 days Tour to Theth National Park

STARTING FROM €85/PERSON

2 days Tour to Theth National Park

This tour was thought and offered from local people of Thethi, who will not offer you just a guide but you will dive in this local lifestyle and have a unique experience from this remote wild area of the Albanian alp, part of Thethi National Park.

Overview

This tour was thought and offered by local people of Thethi, who will not provide you just a guide, but you will dive into this local lifestyle and have a unique experience from this remote wild area of Thethi National Park, part of the Albanian Alps. Wild because nature is still untouched, unexplored, and unbeaten paths. In three days you will have the possibility to relax, enjoy the beauty of the main destinations of Thethi, like the waterfall and canyon, the Blue Eye and Stone Groves, the church and the lock-in tower, the accommodation in traditional guesthouses called ‘Kulla’; have a dinner with local homemade and organic food and experience Albanian welcoming in person.

Inclusions

  • Dinner x1
  • Breakfast x1
  • Accommodation x 1
  • Entry ticket to Lock-in tower
  • Public Transportation by minivans Shkodra – Theth.
  • Private shared taxi Tirana – Shkodra.
  • Local transfer to blue eye x 1

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Local guide (optional on extra charge)
  • Everything else not mentioned above

Departure & Return

  • Departure Point:
    1. Tirana, Zogu i Zi Square, in front of Kastrati Petrol. Public minibus transportation.
    2. Shkodra, from Hotel Door.

    Departure Time

    05.50 AM – Tirana

    07:10 AM – Shkodra, exchange of minivans.

    Drop off: at the guesthouse door in Thethi.

    Return: At the last stop of the bus/minibus station in the city.

     

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirane – Shkodra – Thethi National Park

The departure from Tirana is from 06:00 AM and reaches Shkodra around 07:30 AM to catch the next minivan of the line Shkodra – Thethi. This solution comes out because there is no direct line Tirana – Thethi. After around 4 hours of drive, you will reach Thethi accommodation around 10:30 AM.

Pass By: Qafe e Thores

On the way to Thethi an optional stop could be at Qafe e Thores, at the highest point of the way to Thethi at 1700 m, where you can enjoy the view of the high peaks around, have a coffee or drink at Buni i Bajraktarit, a touristic complex placed there.

Stop at: Thethi ValleyStone Groves – Blue Eye

Accommodation around 10:30 AM. Drop off the luggage at the guesthouse.

Meet and greet with the guide and continue to the attractions planned in this tour itinerary.

The Stone Groves of Nderlysa are some rock formations, rose color, created by the abundant flow of black river water descending from the village of Kaprre in Thethi valley, are the first attraction we will meet after 90 min easy walking in the middle of nature along Thethi’s river.

After a short break here, the tour will proceed toward the Blue Eye, for 50 min moderate hiking.

Blue Eye of Theth, placed in Kaprre, is a deep blue water hole in the middle of the woods furnished from the Black River. Until the Blue Eye is a pedestrian route and takes about 40 to 60 minutes of regular walking. This attraction is an unexpected beauty, as described by previous tourists.

Don’t forget to bring your swimming ware because you can swim at both attractions explained above and spend the rest of the day there till the sunset. 1.5 hours way back at the guesthouse by walking. A local transfer is optional (extra charge)

Duration: 6-7 hours of total walking time

Difficulty: easy to moderate

Dinner around 7.30 PM

Day 2: Thethi Waterfall – Grunasi Canyon – Lock-in Tower – St. John Church

After the breakfast in the guesthouse, starting at 09:00 AM, you will be guided to Grunasi Waterfall and Grunasi Canyon. On the way back from these attractions, you will relax in Thethi’s meadows and visit Saint John Church, Ethnographic Museum, and the Lock-in Tower.

Return at the guesthouse at around 12.00 and be ready for the minivan pick up to Shkodra. Travel time from Thethi to Shkodra is 2.5 hours. From Shkodra to Tirana, you will exchange and get an intercity bus or a shared minivan back to Tirana.

Room Check out – immediately after breakfast.

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: Easy

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour from Shkodra. Hotel Pick-up in Tirana can be arranged on extra charge. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Price

Prices € 230.00/person  – group of 1 people

Prices € 155.00/person  – group of 2 people

Prices € 130.00/person  – group of 3-4 people

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