Immerse yourself in the rich history of Albania on this tour of medieval Kruja and modern Tirana. Explore the Turkish-style bazaar, visit the Ethnographic and Skanderbeg Museums, and marvel at the Italian Fascist architectural style buildings in the capital city.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Albania on this tour of medieval Kruja and modern Tirana. Explore the Turkish-style bazaar, visit the Ethnographic and Skanderbeg Museums, and marvel at the Italian Fascist architectural style buildings in the capital city.
- Ethnographic Museum of Kruja - Explore a traditional Albanian house from the 18th century, showcasing the lifestyle of families during that era.
- Muzeu Kombëtar Gjergj Kastrioti - Kruja stands as a symbol of Albanian resistance against the Ottomans, led by the national hero Scanderbeg. For 25 years, he prevented the Ottoman forces from…
- Ethnographic Museum of Kruja - Explore a traditional Albanian house from the 18th century, showcasing the lifestyle of families during that era.
- Muzeu Kombëtar Gjergj Kastrioti - Kruja stands as a symbol of Albanian resistance against the Ottomans, led by the national hero Scanderbeg. For 25 years, he prevented the Ottoman forces from advancing into Western Europe, earning the title “Athleta Christi” from the Pope. This history is depicted in the Skanderbeg Museum.
- Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter) - Conclude the visit by strolling through Kruja’s renowned Bazaar, filled with traditional crafts and souvenirs.
- Tirana - Return to Tirana for a guided tour of the capital, where the main monuments will be highlighted, including the vibrant buildings that brighten the once drab communist-era apartment blocks. Stop in front of the Prime Minister’s office to explore the Block, an area restricted to ordinary Albanians until 1991, as it housed the villas of Politburo members, including the dictator. Visit a historic Tirana house, which is also the residence of a renowned Albanian painter, featuring an Ottoman-style balcony and fireplace where many paintings are displayed. Continue on foot to another house from the turn of the century to view intriguing artifacts from the country’s communist past. Conclude the capital tour with a visit to the socialist realism art section of the National Art Gallery, showcasing art used as propaganda during the totalitarian regime. End of our service.
- Entrance to Skanderbeg Museum included
- Personal guide/driver available in preferred language
- Access to Ethnographic Museum
- Comfortable tour with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes covered
- Entrance to Skanderbeg Museum included
- Personal guide/driver available in preferred language
- Access to Ethnographic Museum
- Comfortable tour with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes covered
- Lunch
- Gratuities for guide/driver
- Everything that is not specified in the section “Included”
- Lunch
- Gratuities for guide/driver
- Everything that is not specified in the section “Included”
This tour offers an exploration of both the medieval and modern capitals of Albania. The charming town of Kruja features a Turkish-style bazaar, the Ethnographic Museum, and the Skanderbeg Museum. There will be time allocated for shopping in the bazaar. The Ethnographic Museum provides insight into 18th-century living. Following this, the Skanderbeg…
This tour offers an exploration of both the medieval and modern capitals of Albania. The charming town of Kruja features a Turkish-style bazaar, the Ethnographic Museum, and the Skanderbeg Museum. There will be time allocated for shopping in the bazaar. The Ethnographic Museum provides insight into 18th-century living. Following this, the Skanderbeg Museum, dedicated to the national hero, will be visited. Upon returning to Tirana, the tour will explore a modern European capital city, showcasing Italian Fascist architectural style buildings that house key governmental institutions.
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.
