From Tirana: Kruja City and The Castle with Tour Guide

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

Explore Sari Salltik & Kruja on a full-day tour from Durres – breathtaking views, rich history, vibrant bazaars, and cultural insights with an expert guide

What's Included

Castle entrance fee
Transportation
English speaking tour guide
Pick up and Drop off from Tirana
Musem entrances
Food

Meeting and pickup

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

The tour guide will have a blue shirt or jacket with our tour company name on it .

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tirana

    In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up from Tirana and begin the journey towards Mount Sari Salltik.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Sari Salltik

    Enjoy the guide’s insights and a scenic ride along a panoramic mountain road to visit this holy site, which holds great significance in the Bektashi faith. Perched at 1,176 meters above sea level, the cave shrine offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The guide will provide explanations both on the bus and at the site.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kruja Bazaar

    After visiting Sari Salltik, continue to the historic city of Kruja, where the guided walking tour begins at the Old Bazaar—one of the oldest and largest in Albania, filled with traditional souvenirs and handicrafts. The guide will provide explanations during the walk, while free time for shopping will be available later.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kruja Castle

    Next, proceed inside the Kruja Castle, strolling through its ancient walls and learning about its history. From the outside, the guide will introduce you to the Skanderbeg Museum, dedicated to Albania’s national hero, as well as the Ethnographic Museum, the Turkish Bath, the Skanderbeg Olive, and the castle’s secret entrance

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Free Time / Lunch: After soaking in the culture and history, enjoy your free time to explore the Old Bazaar, take photos, visit the museums, or have lunch at your own pace. In the afternoon, return to Tirana. Note: During the visit to the Sari Salltik cave, it is possible (though uncommon) to witness local religious rituals involving animal sacrifice. If this is a concern, please inform your tour guide in advance.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Balkan Path Tours

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Cultural Tours
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