
Durres Port- Kruja- Tirana- Durres Port
Meet our representatives at the port and start of tour. Drive to Kruja – a small characteristic town perched on a hill, center of Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Turks under national hero Scanderbeg. Scanderbeg kept Turks from crossing into Western Europe for 25 years, thus earning the title “Protector of Christianity” given by the Pope of the time. Continue further to visit the Castle of Kruja, Scanderbeg Museum, one of the best-kept museums in the country, a very rich Ethnographic Museum situated on an original house of the 17th century, and the Old Bazaar with handmade. Depart for the capital Tirana. Lunch in Tirana in the central characteristic restaurant starts the Tirana tour begins from Skanderbeg Square, named after the Albanian hero the main landmark of the city. Visit the newly opened Atonic bunker, the Bunk’art2 museum in Tirana opened to the public describing it as a museum throwing light on political persecution during the Albanian communist era. The museum – called Bunk’Art 2 – is also intended as a memorial to the tens of thousands of people who were imprisoned and executed by the communist regime,” The Clock Tower next to the Et’hem Bey Mosque, National Museum- north of Scanderbeg Square, The Palace of Culture. The National Historical Museum is the significant spot that catches up the attention of one and all who make a visit to the city. Continue to Durres– End of the Services.
Duration 8-9 hrs
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- Vacation Style Holiday Type
- Activity Level Fairly Easy
Meet our representatives at the port and start of the tour. Drive to Kruja – a small characteristic town perched on a hill, center of Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Turks under national hero Scanderbeg. Scanderbeg kept Turks from crossing into Western Europe for 25 years, thus earning the title “Protector of Christianity” given by the Pope of the time. Continue further to visit the Castle of Kruja, Scanderbeg Museum, one of the best-kept museums in the country, a very rich Ethnographic Museum situated on an original house of the 17th century, and the Old Bazaar with handmade. Depart for the capital Tirana. Lunch in Tirana in the central characteristic restaurant starts the Tirana tour begins from Skanderbeg Square, named after the Albanian hero the main landmark of the city. Visit the newly opened Atonic bunker, the Bunk’art2 museum in Tirana opened to the public describing it as a museum throwing light on political persecution during the Albanian communist era. The museum – called Bunk’Art 2 – is also intended as a memorial to the tens of thousands of people who were imprisoned and executed by the communist regime,” The Clock Tower next to the Et’hem Bey Mosque, National Museum- north of Scanderbeg Square, The Palace of Culture. The National Historical Museum is a significant spot that catches up the attention of one and all who make a visit to the city. Continue to Durres– End of the Services.
Duration 8-9 hrs
- Transfers with Modern A/C private car/ bus or minibus with driver on tour
- Professional English-French-German-Italian-Russian or Spanish speaking local guide throughout the tour
- All the museum entry fee
I will meet you at your hotel, or cruise ship.
I can end the tour where I met you if you wish. Or if you feel comfortable after 4 hours I can leave you to explore on your own.
4 hours