Kruja & Durres – Small Group Day Tour from Tirana

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Private transportation
Personal spending, Tourist taxes, Road taxes
Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
Professional tour leader
Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Tirana
Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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..

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tirana

    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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kruja Bazaar

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kruja Castle

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Durres

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Tirana

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • * 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.
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Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Culture
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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