Kruja and Shkodra Day Tour: A Glimpse into Albania's Enriched History and Culture
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Kruje
Discover the rich history and culture of Albania on a day tour of Kruja and Shkodra. Explore ancient fortresses, hear captivating legends, and experience the warm hospitality of the Albanian people.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kruja Castle - Kruja fortress is best known in the fifteenth century when our national hero Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg had his headquarters in the years of resistance to the Ottoman conquest. It has an elliptical shape and a circumference of 804 m, occupies a surface of 2.5 ha of land, and is built on a rocky hill. Archaeological excavations of 1978 prove that the hill has been inhabited since the 3rd century BC while the fortress was built around V-VI century AD. Inside the fortress, we will visit the Skanderbeg & Ethnographic Museum and the Dollma Masjid.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Certified Guide
- Entrance ticket to Kruja Museums
- Entrance ticket to Rozafa Fortress, Shkoder
What's Not Included
- Everything else that is not mentioned at the Inclusion section.
- Guide Gratuity
Additional Information
If you crave insights into the enigmatic history of Albania, day tours to Kruja and Shkodra are highly recommended. After being secluded for an extensive period, we’re now fully prepared to unveil our enclosed treasures, comprising of our deep-rooted history, culture, and religion, as well as the welcoming nature of Albanians towards visitors from overseas. You’ll be able to explore age-old fortresses, wander among their ruins narrating fables and accounts from diverse epochs, enjoy magnificent panoramas from the summit of these fortresses, and leisurely roam through the cities.
- Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities
Location
Kruja Castle
Near Tirana
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nayantara_p
Jun 21, 2023
An enthusiastic guide makes for a memorable tour - My son and I had a private tour. Our guide Ana met us punctually at our destination and was extremely friendly from the very outset. She was also our driver and was both confident and drove very well. She provided us with a lot of information throughout our tour as well as details about local customs and practices. Most importantly, she went out of her way to satisfy our special requests such as visiting a Venetian mask factory in Shkodra and having a seafood lunch, which was truly outstanding. My son and I very much enjoyed the day we spent with Ana and are grateful for all the trouble she took to ensure that our last tour during our stay in Albania was truly memorable.
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Abdulrahman_k
Oct 8, 2022
A knowledgeable guide makes a difference . - Shkodra is a nice city ,the pedestrian area is clean and has many souvenir shops, coffes and restaurants, with a relaxing atmosphere ..the tour guide IIir is extremely knowledgeable and helpful .
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Rahulke5884wb
Oct 5, 2022
Excellent your .. a must do if you have a short time in Albania - Excellent your .. a must do if you have a short time in Albania.
Eni the tour Guide will help you in every possible way
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Rahul_k
Oct 5, 2022
Worth the money and time spent with Eni who was an outstanding tour guide - Excellent day trip..
Eni the tour guide has been exceptionally good and 10 on 10 to her ..
Ample time to explore both Kruja and shkodra ..
If you are in Albania for few days only ; I recommend to take this tour..
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