Embark on a historic tour of Kruja and Tirana, exploring Albania’s vibrant culture and majestic castles. Discover the Skanderbeg Museum, the Ethnographical Museum, and the charming Turkish bazaar.
Embark on a historic tour of Kruja and Tirana, exploring Albania’s vibrant culture and majestic castles. Discover the Skanderbeg Museum, the Ethnographical Museum, and the charming Turkish bazaar.
- Skanderbeg Monument - Skanderbeg Museum
- Ethnographic Museum of Kruja - A popular tourist attraction, the Ethnographic Museum is situated on the southern side of Krujë Castle. This museum is modeled after a typical 19th-century house, showcasing sustainable methods of producing tools, food, drink, and furniture in a traditional household. It…
- Skanderbeg Monument - Skanderbeg Museum
- Ethnographic Museum of Kruja - A popular tourist attraction, the Ethnographic Museum is situated on the southern side of Krujë Castle. This museum is modeled after a typical 19th-century house, showcasing sustainable methods of producing tools, food, drink, and furniture in a traditional household. It also features objects and old wooden and metal items that depict the lifestyle within the castle during that era.
- Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter) - The street leading to the castle is designed in the style of a Turkish bazaar. Visitors can enjoy a stroll through the old bazaar, which offers a delightful array of authentic antiques and souvenirs. An early dinner will follow.
- Kruja Castle - Krujë Castle, located in the city of Krujë, Albania, was the focal point of Skanderbeg’s rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. Within the castle grounds are the Teqe of Dollme of the Bektashi (an Islamic Sufi sect), the National Skanderbeg Museum, the remnants of the Fatih Sultan Mehmed mosque and its minaret, an ethnographic museum, and a Turkish bath.
- Transport via car, minivan, or bus
- English-speaking local guide throughout the tour
- Hotel pick-up and return included
- Transport via car, minivan, or bus
- English-speaking local guide throughout the tour
- Hotel pick-up and return included
- Everything else not mentioned in “Inclusions”
- Everything else not mentioned in “Inclusions”
We will commence our journey at the Clock Tower located in Skanderbeg Square, progressing to various prominent sites such as the Palace of Culture, Opera, National Library, Ethem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, Tirana Castle, Parliament, Tabakeve Bridge, National Art Gallery, administrative buildings, catholic and orthodox cathedrals, the Pyramid, the Prime…
We will commence our journey at the Clock Tower located in Skanderbeg Square, progressing to various prominent sites such as the Palace of Culture, Opera, National Library, Ethem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, Tirana Castle, Parliament, Tabakeve Bridge, National Art Gallery, administrative buildings, catholic and orthodox cathedrals, the Pyramid, the Prime Minister’s office, Palace of Congress, Mother Teresa Square, and the Archaeological Museum.
Set high against a hill, Kruja is a small town known as ‘the Balcony of the Adriatic Sea’ given its elevation over the average sea level (around 1000 meters). In the 15th century, it served as the hub of Albanian resistance against the Ottomans under the direction of national hero Gjerg Kastrioti “Skanderbeg”. Visit the extraordinary Skanderbeg Museum inside the renovated castle and the Ethnographical Museum. The pathway to the castle emulates a Turkish bazaar and provides a chance to stroll through an old market with an exemplary collection of genuine antiques and souvenirs.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
