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Kruja, Old Bazaar, Skanderbeg Museum,Sari Saltik tour from Tirana

By Sky Key Travel
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €28 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Your day begins with a comfortable pickup from your accommodation in Tirana by a professional guide and driver. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle through scenic countryside to Kruja, about 60-90 minutes away, depending on traffic. Explore Kruja Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Skanderbeg Museum (entry included, 45 mins), which highlights Albania's medieval history and resistance against the Ottoman Empire. Audioguides in Spanish, French, and German are available here. Optionally visit the ethnographic museum (entry not included) for insights into Albanian heritage. Enjoy 90 minutes of free time to explore, shop, or dine. Then, travel to Mount Kruja to visit the Sari Salltik Shrine, where you can admire stunning views and learn about Albania’s sacred sites. Return to Tirana by 5:00-6:00 PM, with the option of airport drop-off for flights after 9:00 PM.
Note: Museum visits may change on Mondays (seasonal closures). Weather conditions may restrict access to the shrine

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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Kruja, Old Bazaar, Skanderbeg Museum,Sari Saltik tour from Tirana
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€28.40 x 1 Adult€28.40

Total
Price is €28.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedBazaar
  • What's includedWhat's includedAudioguides at the Skanderbeg museum only
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to Skandebeg museum
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything not mentioned in the "what's included" part

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Kruja Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Your day begins with a comfortable pickup from your accommodation in Tirana by a professional guide and driver. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle through scenic countryside to Kruja, about 60-90 minutes away, depending on traffic until you reach the town of Kruja.Arrive at the parking and start the walk towards the casstle of Kruja( approximately 15 minutes with a moderate level ascent). Here the guide will explain the ruins of the castle as you will be transported 5 centuries back in time. Discover the iconic Kruja Castle, perched on a hill with panoramic views of the Adriatic coast and surrounding valleys. The castle served as the headquarters of the Albanian national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, during his resistance against the Ottoman Empire
Museumi Gjergj Kastrioti (Skenderbeu)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Inside the castle, explore the Skanderbeg Museum, which celebrates Albania’s fight for independence and offers insights into its medieval history (Entrance included, around 45 minutes). Audioguides can be used only at this museum in Spanish, French, German if you would like this option instead of following the guide. " THE ONLY LANGUAGES THE GUIDE WILL SPEAK ARE FOUND AT LIVE TOUR GUIDE SECTION"
Kruja Bazaar
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
In all our tours we believe that free time is essential to allow our customers to explore on their own or just have enough time to enjoy a traditional Albanian lunch, stroll the bazaar or just take more pictures of the landscape. You will be given 110 minutes of free time in Kruja. 
Mali i Krujes
  • 1h
After the free time head back to the van/bus to drive on a serpetine road for 20 minutes to reach the top of Mount Kruja where the Sari Salltik Shrine is located. Here, you will have the chance to enjoy amazing views of West Albania and the Adriatic coast and also learn about the Bektashi Order and sacred places around Albania.
Tirana
  • 1h 30m
Relax as you journey back to Tirana, reflecting on the rich experiences of the day and listening to more explanations about Albania and its rich history. Expect to be dropped off at your accommodation by 5:00 to 6:00 PM.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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