Kruja Castle & Durres – 1 Day Tour from Tirana

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  • 6 to 7 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in English

Overview

See three cities near Tirana with ease on this full-day group tour. Depart from Tirana in an air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Kruja, Preza, and Durres during the day. Learn about the history and culture of each city from your guide and visit Kruja Castle, Preza Castle, and other notable places.

•   Hassle-free hotel pickup
•   Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
•   Explore three cities in the company of a guide
•   Visit castles and other historical places

Price Includes

  • Transport with car, minivan, or brand new electric car
  • Professional English, Italian, Spanish or German speaking guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Guide to all the places to be visited

Price Excludes

  • Meals
  • Any other extra activities

Itinerary

Kruja Castle

We pick you up at the agreed location and start our 1.5-hour trip to the city of Kruja. The first visit is to the Castle of Kruja and the Museum of Skenderbeg. There you will get acquainted with the history of the Albanian people and its resistance in the 15th century led by the national hero Skanderbeg against the greatest Empire of the time, the Ottoman Empire. Inside the castle, you will explore the old road and the houses of the Castle. You can take photos of the mountain and the city of Kruja.

After you will visit the old Bazaar of Kruja. Kruja Bazaar is one of the oldest in Albania with the original marketplace dating back over 400 years. The Ottoman-style bazaar stretches all the way.

Durres

You will proceed with your tour to the City of Durres, one of the oldest ones (founded in 627 B.C.).  You are going to visit the Durres Amphitheater there, which was built at the beginning of the 2nd Century, the Old Byzantine Market, and the Venetian Tower. Later on, you will have a seafood lunch by the sea, in one of the best restaurants in Durres (Optional). Then you will walk along the promenade by the seashore.

Byzantine Forum (Macellum)

After you are going to visit “The Byzantine Forum” which is located in the center of Durres, as it would have been in the ancient city of Dyrrhachium or Dyrrah. It would have occupied a central position in relation to the other large public and religious constructions of the Byzantine period. They were built at the end of the 6th century during the reign of the Roman Emperor Anastasios (481-518). Following after, the street with Italian-style buildings, built in the time of King Zog.

We then return back to Tirana.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

FAQ

How much should I pay to book the tour?

While completing the order, you will have the option to either pay a 30% deposit or pay in full via Paypal. Please note that for the moment, we do not handle credit card payments in person, hence, if you pay 30% online, the rest of the payment should be in cash (EUR / ALL currencies).

Can I change the travel date?

We have you covered! Just email us at info@guidealbania.com or send us a WhatsApp message on +355 69 707 7672.

What is your cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. In case of no shows, or cancellations within the last 24 hours, you will be charged 30% of the total amount.

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Please note that booking directly with us, will result in a lower price compared with Viator/Tripadvisor.

Do you offer group tours?

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Which languages do you offer?

We offer our guides in the following languages: English, Italian, Spanish, and German.

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