Duration
daily
Max Group Size
12
Tour Code
krujetour
Tour Type
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Departure Type
Age Requirement
0 - 0 Ages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Physical level
Durrës
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Durrës
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Tour Overview
Kruje is a historic Albanian town perched on the side of a mountain. Originally inhabited by the Albani Illyrian tribe, it was also the capital of the first Albanian state in the Middle Ages, the Principality of Arber, before becoming the capital of the Kingdom of Albania. The town is also known for being recaptured by Albanian hero Skanderberg from the Ottomans in 1443. Today, the town is home to the Skanderbeg Museum, the national Ethnographic Museum, Kruja Castle and the Old Bazaar. The tour of Kruje includes all of these sites, plus the WatchTower, the Cave of Sari Salltik at the top of the Holy Mountain, and a traditional lunch where you can sample Tave Dhehu, one of the national dishes. After soaking up the history and sights of this historic town with its panoramic mountain views, the tour returns to the hotel.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient castle of Kruje and visit the Skanderbeg Museum, situated inside the castle walls.
- Spend free time to walk and shop around the Old Bazaar of Kruje, which dates to the 17th century.
- Learn about the process of work from the artisans preparing traditional Albanian caps.
- Visit Bektashi Tekke on the highest peak of Kruje Mountain.
- Explore the holy cave inside and fill your bottle with holy water.
- Taste special local food with a spectacular view from the castle and bazaar.
Trip includes
Included
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Entrance fees
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