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Kruje – Attractions and Bazar, Private Tour from Tirana
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Duration
8 hours
Max Group
50
Language
English
Meeting Point/Pick-UP
Your Hotel at Tirana
What makes this tour unique?
In this tour, the visitor will get insight into the city of Kruje the first Albanian capital and center of resistance against the Ottoman invasion. The Castle and the famous Museum dedicated to the Albanian National Hero, Scanderbeg, are the main attractions to visit. The highlight of the visit though is the free time in a traditional bazaar. Panoramic view and scenic drive to Sari Salltik Mountain. Included in the tour also Lunch in a Local Traditional Restaurant.
This 8-9 hours journey ends at Tirana City Center leaving easy access to local restaurants, cafes, and public transportation options. We’d love to share any suggestions.
We assure:
- You will have fun either if you travel in couple or as a family
- Compelling Storytelling
- Hints on living the city as locals do
Included/Excluded
- All Fees and Taxes
- Access at Skanderbeg Museum
- Access at Ethnographic Museum of Kruja
- Access at Kruje Castle
- A local professional guide
- Headphones to hear the guide clearly
- Lunch will be organized in a traditional restaurant
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Anything not mentioned in the included section
- Tips
Tour Plan
Start Tour: Meeting Point
Drive to Kruje from Tirane, Albania
Begin your adventure in the vibrant capital of Albania, Tirana, where modernity meets history. As you hit the road, enjoy the picturesque landscapes that unfold along the way, showcasing the diverse beauty of the Albanian countryside.
Stop at
Kruja Bazaar, Kruje Albania
The Kruja Bazaar is famous for being one of the oldest in Albania. The construction of the beautiful and fascinating marketplace of Krujë dates back over 400 years, and was the starting point of free trade among the city’s most established merchants. It is in this particular bazaar that traders first began to officially exchange various kinds of goods with one another. Conveniently located on the main road leading to the Castle of Kruja, the space forms part of the museum while also serving its traditional commercial purpose.
Stop at
Ethnographic Museum of Kruja, Kruje Albania
The Ethnographic Museum of Kruja offers a unique tour of the ways of life and customs of the Albanian house over the centuries. The structure is unique in its kind throughout the Balkans, inspired by the Albanian and Ottoman architectural style. The construction of the house was officially dated to 1764 and was adapted as a museum in 1989. The three floors of the house-museum exhibit different aspects of the life of a wealthy Albanian family during Ottoman rule. Visitors can learn about traditional but effective systems built to self-supply the home and about organization based on the social and gender status of family environments.
Stop at
Skanderbeg Museum, Kruje Albania
The National Museum “Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg” is one of the most visited museums in Albania. Located inside the ruins of the centuries-old Castle of Kruja, the museum opened in 1982. The building is conceived as a fortress of a medieval Albanian castle with a main focus on documenting the life and work of Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg, the country’s national hero.
Stop at
Kruje Castle, Kruje Albania
Krujë Castle has proudly stood on top of a rocky cliff, high above its city, for the last fifteen centuries. It has witnessed the long turbulent history of this place, which was once the centre of Arbëria (Albania’s ancient name). At a time when the Ottoman Empire ruled over a large swathe of Europe, including Constantinople and the Balkans, this castle remained undefeated for thirty-five years, thanks to Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg, the legendary Albanian hero who defended its walls until his death.
Stop at
Sari Salltik Mountain, Kruje Albania
Panoramic view and scenic drive to Sari Salltik Mountain.
Stop at - LUNCH
Traditional Restaurant
Lunch will be organized in a traditional restaurant.
End Tour
Drive to Tirane from Kruje, Tirane Albania
As your immersive journey through history and culture in Kruje comes to a close, the return drive to Tirana offers a reflective moment to appreciate the experiences and memories gathered.
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