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Kruja & Durres; Semi - Private Day Tour from Tirana

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Description

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

Highlights

Culture
Historical Tours
Short term availability
Cultural Tours
Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Car Tours
Weather Dependent - Low

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

What's included

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

Not included

Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included

Itinerary

1
Step back in time by visiting the historical towns of Kruja.
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 min
2
Kruja, a historical city symbol of the Albanian resistance a
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.
1h
3
Walking through the narrow streets and the wooden houses of
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.
1h
4
The castle of Kruja (built during the 5th century A.D.) is s
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.
1hAdmission included
5
After wondering through the history of Kruja, we will drive
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.
1h
6
After this amazing experience through history, culture and a
After this amazing experience through history, culture and amazing views we will drive back to Tirana.
30 min

Useful information

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.
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..
Mobile or paper ticket accepted