*This tour is unique because the castles of Kruja and Durres City are unique, not only for their historical and cultural values but also these Cities are very old and you will find unique assets there .
*These places are accessible to all visitors because they are close to large inhabited centers such as Tirana, Durres.
* The food you will find in these restaurants is wonderful and fresh
* The hospitality of the people of these areas is fantastic
* You will enjoy within a day the beauties of the Albanian mountains, hills, fields and sea .
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ City Tour of Kruja and Durres
✔ Entrance ticket to the National Museum of Gjergj Kastrioti (Scanderbeg)
✔ 2.Transport with brand new electric Car
✔ 1.Professional English and Italian speaking guide
Pickup Locations
1. City Hotel Tirana
2. Center Hotel Tirana
3. Metro Hotel Tirana
4. Meg Klaus Hotel
5. Center Hotel
6. Belux Hotel
7. Fjoard Hotel
8. Hotel Elior
9. Ambasador Hotel
10. Hermes Tirana Hotel
11. Hotel Rosa Blu
12. Hotel Kalaja City Center (Tirana Castle)
13. Artistic Tirana Blloku
14. Sky 2 Hotel
15. Nirvana Hotel
16. GKAM Hotel
17. La Suite Boutique Hotel
18. Hotel California
19. Hotel Nobel
20. Sar'Otel Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: Travelers must wait for the guide at the appointed time at the hotel.
Itinerary
1
Kruja Castle
The tour starts at the hotel at the appointed time. This is the meeting place with the guide.
We’ll continue driving to the city of Kruja.( 1h.30'
1. 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 Skenderbeg, against the greatest Empire of the time Ottoman Empire .Inside the castle you will explore the old road and the houses of the Castle.You can take photo of the mountain and the city of Kruja.
2.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 400years. The Ottoman-style bazaar stretches all the way
Duration: 4 hours
2
Durres
3.You will proceed with your tour to the City of Durres, one of the oldest one (founded in 627 B.C.). *You are going to visit the amphitheater there, which was built in the beginning of the 2nd Century
*Old Byzantine Market
*Venetian Tower
Later on, you will have a sea food lunch by the sea ,in one of the best restaurants in Durres( Optional).
Then you will walk along the promenade by the seashore .
Duration: 2 hours
3
Byzantine Forum (Macellum)
After you are going to visit "The Byzantine Forum "is located in the centre of Durrës, as it would have 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. After coming back to your hotel in Tirana ( 1hour)
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Durres Castle
Durres Castle is a 5th century citadel founded by the supreme ruler of Byzantium Anastasius,
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
