Private Tour

Private Full Day Tour to Shkodra and Kruja from Tirana

Name: Private Full Day Tour to Shkodra and Kruja from Tirana
Price: 180 EUR
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Overview

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It's a daily trip of two cities the most important in terms of history and culture in Albania.

Rich in history and tradition, Kruja is home of the patriots and the epicenter of Albania’s independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Shkodra is the cradle of the most important Albanian poets, like Migjeni, painters like Kol Idromeno, and photographers, the Marubi Family. Shkodra houses the haunting Marubi National Photography Museum, which displays the first photo taken in Albania.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Kruje

Rich in history and tradition, Kruja is home of the patriots and the epicenter of Albania’s independence from the Ottoman Empire. It was here that Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg, Albania’s greatest national hero, defended the country from the invasion of the Ottomans. The National Museum dedicated to the hero is housed in the famous Kruja Castle and shows both the legendary hero’s history and the traditional way of life of the city’s population. The city’s famous bazaar serves as a bridge between this glorious past and the present, offering a rich array of traditional products made from local artisans.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Pazari i Vjeter

The Old Bazaar of Kruja is the most famous bazaar in the country, this place merits an immediate visit! In the dozens of shops and boutiques lined up in the streets, you will find traditional craftsmen selling and making their products. You can find countless traditional functional and artistic objects such as carpets, furniture, silverware, copper plates and ornaments, as well as many other souvenirs. Antique dealers and enthusiasts visit this bazaar as it offers many objects of interest. The best part of the experience is that the traders will be happy to share each object’s fascinating history with you!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Tour Leader

Air-conditioned vehicle

All entry fees mentioned in our itinerary

Lunch & Snacks

Souvenris & Tip

Pickup points

Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana

Rruga Abdi Toptani 18 Tirana Albania

Rogner Hotel Tirana

Bulevardi Deshmoret E Kombit, Tirana Albania

Tirana International Hotel & Conference Centre

Sheshi Skenderbej 8, City Center, Scanderbeg Square Tirana Albania

Hotel Mondial

Rr. Muhamet Gjollesha, 1023, Tirana Albania

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