Kruja tour from Tirana

Tirana, Albania
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Traveling to Kruja is a very interesting trip because you will find out why Albanians are so proud of Skanderbeg. At the same time, from the peak of Sari Salltik is the opportunity to see almost half of the seacoast of Albania.

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Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania

There we will explore Skanderbeg’s and the Ethnographic Museums. At the castle of Kruja which was the epicenter of the legendary Albanian resistance to the Ottomans, led by national hero Skanderbeg in the 15th century, we’ll see a copy of the helmet and the sword of Scanderbeg in the main hall, the flags, and stems of important families of that time who supported the national hero.In the meantime, the National Ethnographic Museum is located in an old building of the Toptani family, built in 1764 in the courtyard of the medieval castle, in front of the National Museum of Scanderbeg. The walls of the museum have 250 years original morals, ceilings carved in wood, very rare furnishings, old-style rugs, and traditional costumes. Inside the house is a steamy Turkish bath, one of the only left in Albania. The museum has also 1,200 original objects which are a living proof of old Albanians’ lifestyle and traditions, mostly in XVIII-XIX centuries.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter), Rruga Albanopolis, Kruje 1501 Albania

The old bazaar selling souvenirs and handcrafts

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Sari Salltik, GR82+RX, Kruje 1501, Albania

We’ll Visit Sari Salltik (small mosque) on edge of the mountain 1176 m, there is a cave with a depth of 20 m and a height of 3-4 m.

Duration: 1 hour

Offerings

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Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Dedicated professional tour guide throughout the whole tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Coffee or tea
  • Entry/Admission - Kruja Castle

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Everything not mentioned in the included section

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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