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Private Day Tour of Kruja & Wine Tasting from Tirana or Durres

By Go as Local
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$489 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Famous for its rich medieval history, enduring traditions, and religious harmony, Kruja is one of the cities with the most remarkable past in Albania. Since the 11th century, it has served as a stronghold through countless wars and remains a symbol of national heritage.

On this private day tour, you’ll discover the very best of Kruja at your own pace, including the charming Kruja Old Bazaar, the historic Krujë Castle, and the fascinating Ethnographic Museum of Kruja. The experience is well balanced between comfortable driving and relaxed walks through the town’s cobblestone streets and castle grounds.

Your day ends with a delightful wine tasting at a local winery near Tirana, adding a perfect finishing touch to this personalised and enriching private experience.

Activity location

  • Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)
    • Rruga Albanopolis
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)
    • Rruga Albanopolis
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania, Albania

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Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$489.42 x 1 AdultAU$489.42
Total
Price is AU$489.42
Until Fri, 20 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Profesional Tour Guide
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    Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
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    Private Transport
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    Entrance tickets
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    Wine Tasting

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Be ready to leave Tirana at 8:30 and in less than 1-hour drive we will reach the City of Kruja. The first stop will be, the Traditional Bazaar of Kruja. It resembles an old carnival where friendly locals invite you to have a look in their handicrafts. It is a vibrant mosaic of traditional motives, colours and warm hospitality. We will be welcomed in a local family Bar for a short break where we will have the chance to see how the locals had made their life in years.

Kruja Castle

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
We will make our way uphill, towards the Castle of Kruja. It is the Stronghold Symbol of the Albanian Resistance during the Ottoman Invasion. The 25 years war was successfully lead by the Albanian National Hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu. The same castle has been the centre of the first Albanian state, “Principata e Arberit”, since the XII Century. In our tour to the castle, we will be able to visit some of the Bektashi Tekke, Turkish Hamman, the Ethnographic Museum and the Museum of Scanderbeg.

Ethnographic Museum of Kruja

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Located in a Unique House of XVII Century this museum resembles the vibrance of the lifestyle in the city of Kruja and the surroundings. Divided into two main stores it is a lively scene of the life inside the house of Aalbnaian families but also the handicrafts, agriculture and more.

Museumi Gjergj Kastrioti (Skenderbeu)

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Dedicated to the glorious figure of Skanderbeg, this museum sends us back in history and through historic dates and facts, we will try to understand the importance of his figure. Build in the Albanian Communist Days this museum is also influenced and indoctrinated by the dictated style of the Communist Party.

Kokomani Winery

  • 2h
The last station is a local winery in the Tirana’s surroundings. We will be welcomed by the professional staff who will introduce to authentic types of Albanian wine and show us around the winery. We will go more in detail about the history of Albanian wine, introduced to the world since the early anticity. Tricks and demonstrations on how to taste wine like a pro! Visit in the vineyards and cellars, when the wine is aged. Different local starters and wine tasting. End of the tour of Kruja and return to Tirana

Location

Activity location

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    Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)
    • Rruga Albanopolis
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)
    • Rruga Albanopolis
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania, Albania

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