Full day tour of Kruja & Durres from Tirana

This small group tour of Kruja and Durres offers a chance to visit the cradle of Albanian resistance and the ancient town of Durres.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County

Step back in time by visiting the historical towns of Kruja. Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana in the morning

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kruje, Albania

Kruja, a historical city symbol of the Albanian resistance against the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during the XV-th century. Kruja is situated in central Albania on a rocky mountainous terrain about 560 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Sarisalltik Mountain.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kruja Bazaar, Kalase Street, Kruje 1501 Albania

Walking through the narrow streets and the wooden houses of Kruja’s Medieval Old Bazaar (one of the biggest and oldest in Balkans) gives you a sense of a passage through the history. This is the best place to shop for souvenir in Albania, from typical to more unique and handmade souvenirs such as carpets, jewelleries etc.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania

The castle of Kruja (built during the 5th century A.D.) is strategically placed on the top of a rocky hill, making it difficult for the enemies to attack. The tour leader will take you through some hidden paths, used by the locals to leave the castle without being noticed during periods when the enemies surrounded the castle.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Durres, Durres, Durres County

After wondering through the history of Kruja, we will drive towards the ancient town of Durres. During our visit we will pass by the amphitheater, the Roman ruins and the Venetian Tower. We will continue our tour towards the promenade by the seaside “Vollga”. Have a coffee while enjoining the view of the endless sea and soak up the sunshine. Not to be missed when visiting Durres is the traditional ice cream.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County

After this amazing experience through history, culture and amazing views we will drive back to Tirana.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"* Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 6 To 8 Hours
Start location: 1: Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator, Rruga Reshit Çollaku, Tirana, Albania
2: Durrës, Albania
Traveler pickup is offered
The tour departs from Choose Balkans office at Rr. Reshit Çollaku. On request (at least 12 hours before tour departure) we can pick you up at your hotel in Tirana free of charge..

Airports

• Rinas Airport, Tirana Albania

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private transportation
• Professional tour leader
• Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
• Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Tirana
• Personal spending, Tourist taxes, Road taxes
• Entry/Admission - Kruja Castle

Not Included

• Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
• Souvenirs, Personal spending
• Everything that is not mentioned in the included

Facilities