Excursion One Full Day
09:00 – Meet with the guide and explore Tirana. Tirana, the heart and capital of Albania, like all other European metropolises has a never-ending movement and energy. The journey might begin by visiting the key spots such as Sheshi Skënderbej, Mosque of Et’hemBey (built between 1798 and 1812), the 35 m high Kulla e Sahatit (the Watch Tower), castle of the Roman emperor Justinian (A.D. 520), the monumental Tomb of Kapllan Pasha and the Ura e Tabakëve. A visit to the National History Museum will leave wonderful memories.
11:00 – 13:30 Transfer and start visiting the medieval town of Kruja. Here in the mid-15th century George Kastrioti Skanderbeg led the Albanian princes to victory over the invading Ottoman Turks for 25 years. He remains Albania’s national hero and you will be able to follow his story by touring the Skanderbeg Museum with exhibits, models, reconstructions and paintings depicting the epic of the man and his times. Next the Ethnographic Museum a well preserved house of the 18th century once owned by a local aristocrat adorned with frescoes and displaying an abundance of traditional rugs, clothes and everyday objects. And in the end do not miss the bazaar. Kruja’s traditional bazaar is a cobbled street lined with shops selling, antiques, souvenirs, rugs and carpets, old and new, icons and ornamental filigree.
13:30 – 14:30 Time for lunch in a local restaurant (Optional).
14:30 – 15:30 Afterwards transfer in Durres for a sightseeing tour. Durres is the second largest city in Albania and the main seaport and it is the most ancient city in Albania, with almost 3,000 years of history, foundation dates back to 627 B.C. The most important attraction in Durrësi is the amphitheater of the Roman Emperor Adrian with 15,000 seats, the second biggest amphitheater in the Balkans. Also the Archeological Museum is one of the most important of its kind and is of great interest to visitors. In addition to its historical value, Durrësi is also a beautiful place for family vacation, due to its sandy beaches, hotels and metropolitan feel.
17:00 – 18:00 – Back in your hotel in Tirana. End of our service!
