Embark on a day trip to Kruja, Albania’s historical city and the hometown of national hero Skanderbeg. Explore the charming wooden and stone shops, then venture into Qafeshtama National Park for breathtaking mountain scenery and hiking adventures.
Embark on a day trip to Kruja, Albania’s historical city and the hometown of national hero Skanderbeg. Explore the charming wooden and stone shops, then venture into Qafeshtama National Park for breathtaking mountain scenery and hiking adventures.
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Kruja Castle - Kruja is inextricably linked to the quarter-century of endeavors by Albania’s national hero, Skanderbeg. Throughout the fifteenth century, he transformed Kruja into a stronghold of relentless defiance against the Ottoman Empire.
The Old Bazaar, the impregnable Kruja Castle (which withstood three sieges by the Ottomans), and wandering…
- Kruja Castle - Kruja is inextricably linked to the quarter-century of endeavors by Albania’s national hero, Skanderbeg. Throughout the fifteenth century, he transformed Kruja into a stronghold of relentless defiance against the Ottoman Empire.
The Old Bazaar, the impregnable Kruja Castle (which withstood three sieges by the Ottomans), and wandering through the town’s ancient, traditional neighborhoods are the main attractions.
- Parku Kombetar i Qafe Shtames - The Qafeshtama Mountain region is renowned for its healing waters from nearby springs and its air purity with exceptionally low carbon dioxide levels, which has been recognized for helping individuals with chronic asthma, respiratory diseases, or compromised immune systems recover.

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- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Lunch
Visiting the city of Kruja is essential for anyone traveling to Albania. Kruja holds significant importance as it is the birthplace of George Kastriota Skanderbeg, Albania’s most revered hero. Despite being over 500 years ago, there remains immense pride in his legacy, as he and his forces valiantly defended Kruja from the Ottomans until his passing….
Visiting the city of Kruja is essential for anyone traveling to Albania. Kruja holds significant importance as it is the birthplace of George Kastriota Skanderbeg, Albania’s most revered hero. Despite being over 500 years ago, there remains immense pride in his legacy, as he and his forces valiantly defended Kruja from the Ottomans until his passing. The city features charming pathways lined with shops, crafted from wood and stone. Following this, the journey continues to Qafshtama National Park.
Named after the Qafe-Shtamë passage, the park spans 2000 hectares and boasts stunning mountain landscapes, primarily composed of pine forests, small lakes, and abundant water sources. Established in 1996 by the Albanian government, it has recently gained popularity as a hiking destination.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.