Historical Albania – Kruja and Durres
KRUJA is located only 32 km away from the capital and is one of the cities with the richest history in Albania. It was Skanderbeg’s capital, the Albanian national hero’s, and its castle turned into an invincible stronghold of resistance against the Ottoman threat. Today the town lies on the side of the Kruja Mountain, about 600 meters above the sea level, commanding a panoramic view.
DURRES, one of Albania’s oldest cities, lies on a small peninsula on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. From the Venetian Tower at the harbor the Medieval Town Wall leads to the amphitheater (capacity 15,000 spectators) dating back to the 2nd century AD. Today the city is well known for the nearby beach resort of Durres Plazh, its wonderful sand and warm sea water.
Meeting at your hotel early in the morning (7h30).
- Drive to Kruja (Albanian medieval capital) (approx. 1h)
- Visit the Castle – Skanderbeg Museum (Albanian National Hero) (approx. 1h)
- Visit the Ethnographic Museum (approx.40min)
- Visit the Bektashi Teqe of the Castle as well as the Hamam (approx. 30min)
- Visit and shopping in the Old Bazaar – the best place to buy souvenirs and handcraft (approx. 45min)
- Drive to Durres city (approx.1h)
- Visit the Roman Amphitheater (approx. 1h)
- Drive to Durres beach (approx. 15min)
- Launch in one of the best fish restaurants (Optional) (approx. 2h)
- Visit the Archeological Museum (approx. 45min)
- Coffee break in roof bar enjoying the panoramic view of the Adriatic Sea and Durres bay. (Optional) (approx. 45min)
- Drive back to Hotel in Tirana (approx. 1h).
Starting from 45.0 euros per person (minimum participation – 2 persons)
