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Kruja and Sari Salltik Stronghold full-day guided tour from Tirana

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$41.00

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Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 9 hours to 10 hours

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Guided Tour

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll visit the historic Kruja Castle and enjoy panoramic mountain views
The tour includes exploration of the Skanderbeg Museum to learn about Albania's national hero
It features a walk through the Ottoman-style Old Bazaar with traditional crafts
Your experience includes time to savour authentic Albanian cuisine during lunch
This journey takes you to the mystical Sari Salltik shrine high above the city

What to expect

Discover the historic charm and heroic past of Kruja on this full-day guided tour from Tirana. Travel through scenic countryside to reach this iconic hilltop town, known as the birthplace of Albania’s national hero, Skanderbeg.

Begin with a visit to the impressive Kruja Castle, offering panoramic views and centuries of history. Explore the Gjergj Kastrioti National Museum to learn about Albania’s resistance against the Ottoman Empire through detailed exhibits and fascinating stories. Stroll through the Old Bazaar, where cobbled streets and traditional artisan shops, provide a glimpse into the town’s cultural heritage.

Enjoy free time to savour local Albanian cuisine at a traditional restaurant (optional) and visit the Ethnographic Museum if you wish. End the day with a breathtaking drive up Mount Kruja to the sacred site of Sari Salltik. From this peaceful mountain-top shrine, admire sweeping views of the surrounding valleys and coastline.

This experience blends history, culture and nature into a memorable day perfect for travellers seeking an authentic slice of Albania.

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Lunch

Where

Meeting point:

This activity includes pick-up from accommodations in Tirana. Please be ready at the entrance of your accommodation 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. In some cases, you may be asked to walk to a nearby pickup point if the vehicle cannot access narrow streets.

What to remember

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Entrance to the Ethnographic Museum is optional and may require a small ticket fee

Know in advance:

You'll be requested to provide your accommodation address during checkout for the pick-up service
Your guide will contact you one day in advance, between 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm, to confirm the exact pickup time and provide additional necessary information
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as some streets are cobbled and hilly

Remember to bring:

Bring a light jacket, as it can be cooler at higher altitudes (especially at Sari Salltik)
Bring local currency for personal expenses or optional purchases at the bazaar or local cafés

Provider

Inalb tpp shpk

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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