Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This small group tour of Kruja and Durres offers a chance to visit the cradle of Albanian resistance and the ancient town of Durres.
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
Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Departure Point
Rruga Reshit Çollaku, Tirana, Albania
Departure Point
Durrës, Albania
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..
Traveler pickup
Rinas Airport, Tirana, Albania
Tirana, Tirana, Albania 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 minutes
Kruje, Albania 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. 60 minutes
Kruja Bazaar, Kruje, Albania 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. 60 minutes
Kruja Castle, Kruje, Albania 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. 60 minutes
Durres, Durres, Albania 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. 60 minutes
Tirana, Tirana, Albania After this amazing experience through history, culture and amazing views we will drive back to Tirana. 30 minutes
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
James_E
27 Dec 2024
Ilir was a great tour guide! I highly recommend him and this tour. This tour takes you to Skanderbeg's castle which is a must when you visit Albania. Durres is also a great town to visit.
Jet54217108580
16 Dec 2024
Ilir was an amazing tour guide. His knowledge of history and culture is second to none. I cannot recommend this tour or him enough.
Steven_B
22 Oct 2024
Great communication beforehand via WhatsApp. Easy pick up and return to our hotel with fantastic knowledgeable guide Toni. He kept the day interesting and gave excellent background information when driving to and between sites. Would highly recommend.
This tour in
Albania
is organized by
Choose Balkans Incoming Tour Operator
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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