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From Tirana: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik View
1360 ReviewsExplore the historic Kruja Castle, one of Albania's most significant landmarks. Discover the country's largest bazaar and browse local handicrafts, and enjoy the Sari Salltik mountain viewpoint.
Highlights
- Hear about the glorious history of Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania
- Visit Kruja Castle, Skanderbeg Museum,the Old Bazaar and the Ethnographic museum
- Find beautiful souvenirs and handcrafts by local artists at the Old Bazaar
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Albanian coastline from the SariSalltik Mountain
- Experience the vibrant coastal charm of one of Albania’s most stunning destinations
Description
Join a guided tour of Kruja city to explore all its iconic attractions. Visit Kruja Castle, Skanderbeg’s Museum, the Old Bazaar, and Sari Salltik mountain. We will pick you up and start the tour by driving towards Sari Salltik. Enjoy a scenic ride up a panoramic mountain road to visit this holy site, which holds significance in the Bektashi religion. Perched at 1176 meters above sea level, the cave shrine offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. After visiting Sari Salltik, we continue to Kruja city, where we begin our next visit with a guided walking tour inside the Castle of Kruja. The castle houses Skanderbeg’s Museum, dedicated to the legendary Albanian resistance against the Ottomans, led by national hero Skanderbeg in the 15th century. See a replica of Skanderbeg’s helmet and sword in the main hall, along with the flags and crests of noble families who supported him. The guide will provide fascinating historical insights about this significant period. Next, you have the option to visit the Ethnographic Museum, located in a beautifully preserved Ottoman-era house. This museum offers an authentic glimpse into the lifestyle, traditions, and crafts of the region from centuries past. FREE TIME/LUNCH: After soaking in the culture and history, enjoy 1 hour 45 minutes of free time to explore the Old Bazaar, take photos and enjoy the lunch. After the visit to the bazaar, we will return to Tirana. Afterward, head back to Tirana. NOTE: During the visit to the Sari Salltik cave, it is possible (though rare) to encounter local religious rituals involving animal sacrifices; if this is a concern, please inform your tour guide in advance.Includes
Hotel or meeting point pick-up and drop-off (depending on the selected option) English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour Air-conditioned transportation Guided tour inside the Castle and Skanderbeg Museum (in English) Castle entry ticket Skanderbeg Museum ticketImportant Information
- PICK UP: If you select the hotel pick-up option, please note that in some cases, you may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–5 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where our buses cannot easily access IMPORTANT: You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 22:30 and midnight. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check our message. If you’re asleep when we send the info, just check it in the morning to confirm your pick-up time. MOBILE DATA ROAMING: On the tour day, all communication will be via WhatsApp, so please make sure your phone number is linked to WhatsApp and you have mobile data/roaming enabled. TIA AIRPORT: Airport pickup and drop-off at a scheduled time FITNESS LEVEL: Participants should have a basic level of fitness to comfortably complete the tour.
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