• Skanderbeg Square - Our journey begins at Tirana’s main square, featuring the Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower of Tirana, the National Theater of Opera and Ballet (whose first brick was laid by former Soviet Union President Nikita Khrushchev), the National Bank of Albania, the historic Tirana International Hotel, and more.
• Enver Hoxha Pyramid - One of Tirana’s most iconic structures, the Pyramid stands on the main boulevard as a reminder of the communist regime. Originally built as a museum dedicated to Hoxha, the Communist Party leader and First Secretary of the Party of Labor from 1944 until his death in 1985, it was co-designed by Hoxha’s daughter and opened as a mausoleum in 1988. After the fall of communism, it has served various purposes, including a cultural center and a National Television office, and has survived plans for demolition. Today, it remains a symbol of the notorious communist era and a popular tourist attraction.
• Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument - The ‘Postbllok’ Memorial, created by former regime dissident Fatos Lubonja and artist Ardian Isufi, commemorates the Communist Isolation. It features three main elements: a concrete defensive bunker (one of thousands built by the dictatorship for each family in case of war), concrete supports from the Spaç labor camp where political prisoners suffered between 1968 and 1990, and a brightly painted section of the Berlin Wall from Potsdamer Platz.
• Blloku - Once an exclusive area for the communist political elite, Blloku is now the vibrant heart of Tirana, filled with boutiques, coffee shops, bars, pubs, and street art. The former villa of Hoxha, now unused, stands as a testament to the dictator’s luxurious lifestyle. We will view it from the outside, as entry is not permitted. We will also enjoy traditional food and rakija at a nearby restaurant during a short stop.
• Bunk’Art 1 - This museum, a recent addition to Tirana, is housed in a bunker built in the 1970s to protect the elite in case of an attack. The bunker, which remained secret for much of its existence, features nearly 3000 square meters of underground rooms, corridors, and container rooms spread over several floors. Designed to withstand nuclear attacks, it could accommodate over 100 people. The museum now showcases fragments of Albania’s communist history, and its labyrinthine layout and historical exhibits are sure to leave a lasting impression.

• Traditional Rakia tasting experience
• Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
• All fees and taxes included
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Convenient hotel pick-up service

• Lunch

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