10 Day Trips from in Kruje That You Shouldn't Miss

Kruja a small characteristic town perched on a hill, center of Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Turks under national hero Scanderbeg. Scanderbeg kept Turks from crossing into Western Europe for 25 years, thus earning the title “Protector of Christianity” given by the Pope of the time. From Kruja, travelers will find a magnificent view toward the valley and further to the Adriatic Sea.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

HIGHLIGHTS: Skanderbeg Museum and the Old Bazaar in Kruja Lunch in Preza Castle with the valley of Tirana and Kruja as the view Durrës’s City Walls, street – art and the Venetian Tower

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities

Take a full-day tour of bustling Durres and Kruja. Experience the rich Albanian culture and history during this guided trip through mosques, museums, palaces, bazaars, and more. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your camera for this walking tour showcasing these unique Albanian sites.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

This tour is for history lovers, but also for lovers of Nature, because we visit the medieval castle on the feet of the mountain having spectacular views. in Durres we visit the ancient amphitheater and walls on the shores of Adriatic sea haviing a very nice relaxing time by the seaside

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

It's a daily trip of two cities the most important in terms of history and culture in Albania. Rich in history and tradition, Kruja is home of the patriots and the epicenter of Albania’s independence from the Ottoman Empire. Shkodra is the cradle of the most important Albanian poets, like Migjeni, painters like Kol Idromeno, and photographers, the Marubi Family. Shkodra houses the haunting Marubi National Photography Museum, which displays the first photo taken in Albania.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Leader, All entry fees mentioned in our itinerary

Exclusions: Lunch & Snacks, Souvenris & Tip

Take a chance to get to know two beautiful cities in Albania: Kruje and Tirana. Kruje provides to the visitors the great view of majestic landscape and a rich collection of historical and cultural objects. While Tirana, being the capital has something to offer for everyone.

Inclusions: Transport with a/c vehicle, City Tour of Tirane and Kruje, Driver/ Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities, Optional activity costs

Feel an Albanian inhabitant. Enjoy the real Albanian Culture and Lifestyle. Catch one-in-a lifetime view. Meet families who protected Jews from Nazi Germans, honored by the government of Israel.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Lunch

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Kruja and Sarisalltik Cave tour is a combination hiking and cultural day tour starting from Tirana. Kruja is a town just one hour drives from Tirana and has been the capital of Arberi principality on middle-age when on leading of our national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu, Albanians defeated the Ottoman Empire for 25 years.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Half day is enough to visit Kruja, the old capital of Albania. Located near Tirana, Kruja is the perfect day trip from the capital. Most of its visitors go there for the stunning old bazaar to buy pretty souvenirs like carpets, rugs, and bags. Kruja is also home to one of the oldest castles in the Balkans, which is definitely worth a look, too. Inside the castle’s walls, there is the Scanderbeg Museum, a museum dedicated to a military commander – widely considered by many Albanians to be a national hero. Tirana, is one of the most vibrant places to visit in the country. Tirana should at least include Scanderbeg Square, the heart of the town, and a stroll through Pedonalja, the main pedestrian street of the city that is lined with cafés, bars, theatres and cinemas. Located nearby are BunkArt2, a museum dedicated to the victims of the Communist regime, and the National Gallery of Arts, with artworks by some of the most famous.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

National Park of Qafshtama is one of the best park in Albania . The park is mostly undeveloped mountain land with forests, in which pine trees, and oak dominate. The black pines are up to 20 meters high and 60 years old , which make if a place with good climatic conditions believed to help relieve lung conditions.

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned , Professional guide, Coffee and/or Tea, Rain cover , Bottled water

Exclusions: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner , Everything not mentioned in the included section