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Kruje Historical Tour

By BTOURS Albania
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$175 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Being just just 32km away from Tirana and very close to Tirana International Airport, Kruja is 608m above sea level and offers an open vista to an amazing panoramic view.

The name and the importance of the city are closely related to the 25 years of activity of your national hero, Skanderbeg, who in the fifteenth century made Kruja a bastion of uncompromising resistance against the Ottoman.

Perfect for a half day tour from Tirana, for families, friends, couples, singles and childrean.
A combinitation of history, amazing views form the castle, mountain of Sarisalltic, old Baazar and delicous food in the traditional restaurants nearby.
The old Baazar, dates back to the period of Skanderbeg. Here, tourists can find Albanian craft products such as embroidered items, carpeting, silver objects, copper, alabaster, filigree, traditional clothing and antiques.

Activity location

  • Kruja Castle
    • Near Tirana
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Opera
    • 1 Rruga Urani Pano
    • 1016, Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania

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Kruje Historical Tour
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$174.51 x 1 AdultAU$174.51
Total
Price is AU$174.51
Until Tue, 4 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance Fee + Guiding at Skanderbeg Historical Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up / Drop off from the meeting points
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the top of Sari Salltik Mountain
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kruja Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Emjoy a guided tour of Kruja city to explore all its iconic attractions. Visit Kruja Castle, Skanderbeg’s Museum, the Old Bazaar, and Sari Salltik mountain. We will pick you up from the hotel and start the tour to Kruja city. After around one hour driving you are in Kruja and we continue the first visit to the Castle of Kruja, which houses Skanderbeg’s Museum. It was the epicentre of the legendary Albanian resistance to the Ottomans, led by national hero Skanderbeg in the 15th century
Museumi Gjergj Kastrioti (Skenderbeu)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visiting this museum you will learn about the Albanian National Hero of Albania and see a replica of Skanderbeg’s helmet and sword in the main hall, along with the flags and crests of noble families who supported him. The guide will provide fascinating historical insights about this significant period.
Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)
  • 30m
Enjoy e free time to explore and discover the current arts and crafts in the Old Bazaar. Look for souvenirs, including intricate local handicrafts.
Ethnographic Museum of Kruja
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Ethnographic Museum, recently renovated and now open for visits, is housed in an old Ottoman-era residence. This museum offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the region during that historical period.
Sari Salltik
  • 1h
Finally, driving by car on a panoramic mountain road to visit the holy site of Sari Salltik. Head to this cave located on the edge of a mountain 1176 metres high and also enjoy the amazing view from the top of the mountain.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Kruja Castle
    • Near Tirana
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel Opera
    • 1 Rruga Urani Pano
    • 1016, Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania

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