Discover the Legend of Kruja and explore the Rozafa castle of Shkodra from Tirana in 1 Day

Tour Destinations

- Tirana City Center

- Kruja Old Town

- Shkodra Rozafa Castle 

Highlights of the tour:

- Visit of Kruja Old Market (bazzar), Kruja Castle, Skenderbeg Museum.

- Visit of Tirana City Centre, Skenderbeg Square, Administrative area, the Pyramid, Boulevard of Tirana, The bunker, Blloku Area, the house of President , Mother Theresa Square   

- Visit the Center of Shkodra and the Rozafa castle

Tour Code: 1DTKS1

Holiday Type:  Cultural and Adventure

Day of tour: TBA

Price per person:  €65, kids aged between 5 and 15 are entitled to discounted child tour fares, 35% off.

Activity Level: 2, for more information read Activity Levels

Duration: 1 Day

Starts/ Ends In: Tirana / Tirana

Transport:  Comfortable Minibus/ Coach

Accommodation: N/A

Age Range: 5 to 70 years old

Max Group size: 20 people

Travel Agency:  Vansa Wings travel agency 

Private tour – please ask for more information

Included:

 Tickets to museums/sightseeing places;

 Transport and an expert tour guide throughout the tour; 

 Preparing travel itinerary;

 English/Albanian Tour guide; 

Excluded:

 Meals & Drinks;

 Insurance;

 Flights;

 Personal spending

Important Additional Information:

 Not wheelchair accessible 

 A minimum of 4 people per booking is required 

 Children must be accompanied by an adult 

 A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, please read our terms and conditions

1-Day and 2-Days tours are not refundable under any circumstances.

Tour Itinerary

 

8.00 – Meet the Guide in the center of Tirana (in front of National Museum)

The Tour Guide will give the full introduction of the tour.

08.30 - Start the Panoramic tour by bus in Tirana 

Sightseeing points:

The Skenderbeg square, the National museum, the palace of Culture, The gallery of Arts, the National Theatre, the Bunker, the clock tower, the Pyramid, the Government area, the Blloku area, the mother Theresa square, the House of Enver Hoxha

9.15- Departing to the city of Kruja which is 1 hour driving.

10.30 – Arrival to Kruja and start walking tour with the guide

Visit: 

Outside - the Old market(Bazaar), the Skanderbeg castle

Inside – Skenderbeg Museum

After the visit have some free time in the Old Market for some pictures and shopping

12pm – Lunch at a Local Restaurant

13:30 – After Lunch, departing to Shkodra, journey time 2 hours.

15:30 – Arrival at Shkodra

Visit the Center of Shkodra, the Rozafa castle and have some free time for beautiful pictures and stunning sightseeing or enjoying a drink at the bar.

18.00 – Transfer back to Tirana city Center

20.30 – end of the tour.

Overview

Tirana

Tirana, the capital of Albania, is known for its colorful Ottoman-, Fascist- and Soviet-era architecture. Pastel buildings surround the city's focal point, Skanderbeg Square, because of the statue of the national hero. On the square's north end is the modernist National History Museum, covering prehistoric times through Communist rule and the anti-Communist uprisings of the 1990s.

Kruja

Kruja is an important center of tourism in Albania. It is a typical tourist destination that regards you in a slope of the mountains of Kruja. It lies 20 km in the north of the Albanian capital city - Tirana. The name of the city is related to the Albanian word kroi meaning "fountain". In Albanian the city is known as Krujë or Kruja.

Just 40 minutes from Tirana stands Kruja, a medieval town known as the place where the Albanian hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg fought against the Ottomans in the 15th century. A must-visit here is the Skanderbeg Museum, where visitors can learn more about the history of the country. Once you’ve soaked up some history, head into the Old Bazaar, an open-air market full of old shops where vendors sell traditional handmade items.

Shkodra

Shkodër or Shkodra is a city in northern Albania. It is written as Scodra in Latin, Scutari in Italian, İşkodra in Turkish, Скадар in Serbian and Skoutari in Greek.

Shkodra is considered the cultural capital of Albania, boasting a rich culture, art and history that make it an unforgettable destination in the Balkans. A day is not enough to admire every single spot that Shkodra offers visitors, but in 24 hours you can easily walk through the Pedonalja, a beautiful street full of cafes, visit the Marubi Museum, entirely dedicated to photography, and reach the gorgeous fortress to admire a beautiful panorama over the city.