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Kruja & Durres – Full day tour from Tirana

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Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

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Overview

Tour from Tirana – a small group tour exploring Kruja, offering a chance to visit the cradle of Albanian resistance as well as the ancient seaside town of Durres in a full day.

* All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.

* Small groups up to 8 pax (larger groups upon request).

* Private tour is possible on extra charge of 30 euros/person

* Choose Balkans reserves the rights to add other participants in and during the tour program. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us for a quotation.

* Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.

* On request this tour may also depart from other cities of Albania or neighbouring countries such as Kosovo, Montenegro or Macedonia. Please contact us for more information on the extra costs.

* Please note that Choose Balkans needs to receive the net (full) quoted amount. Transaction and payment fees are on the sender (you in this case). We will notify you with a print screen of the amount received at our account as soon as we receive your down payment.

* Please note that Credit/Debit card payments are possible at our office in Tirana and apply a 5% bank commission.

* If you confirm to book this tour or any other service offered by Choose Balkans, via Choose Balkans official channels; email/facebook/whatsapp/phonecall or any other form of communication it means that you have read and agreed to the terms &conditions.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Old Bazaar in Kruje
  • The castle in Kruje
  • The Etnographic Museum OR Skanderbeg Museum
  • The promenade in Durres

Itinerary

Tirana – Kruja – Durres – Tirana
Tirana – Kruja – Durres – Tirana

Step back in time by visiting the charming and historical town of Kruja. Our tour leader will pick you up from your hotel in Tirana before heading towards this beautiful hilltop city. Kruja is a symbol of the Albanian resistance against the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during the XV century. It is situated in central Albania on a rocky mountainous terrain, 560 meters above sea level. Walking through the narrow cobblestoned streets, we pass the characteristic wooden houses of Kruja’s Medieval Old Bazaar (one of the biggest and oldest in the Balkans) where you will get a sense of a passage through history. This is the best place to shop for souvenirs in Albania, from typical to more unique, handmade souvenirs such as handmade carpets, jewellery etc. The castle of Kruja (built during the 5th century A.D.) is strategically placed on the top of the rocky hill, making it difficult for the enemies to attack. Your 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.
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”. Enjoy a coffee while admiring the views of the endless sea and soak up Albania's sunshine. Not to be missed when visiting Durres is the traditional ice cream well known in the area. After this amazing experience through history, culture and views we will drive back to Tirana to end this amazing experience.

Included/Excluded

  • Private transport provided by the company
  • Professional tour leader
  • Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
  • Hotel pick up in Tirana
  • Hotel drop off in Tirana
  • Tourist taxes
  • Road taxes
  • Petrol
  • Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
  • Souvenirs
  • Personal spending
  • Everything that is not mentioned in the included
  • * 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.

Epic journeys

BB for all overnights
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Local Transport
Personal Tour Guide
Road taxes
Tourists taxes

Tour's Location

5%
from 90.00€ 85.50€

Inquiry

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Choose Balkans

Member Since 2020

Information Contact

Email

[email protected]

Website

https://choosebalkans.com/

Phone

+355684400400

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