Durres & Kruja 1 Day Tour

Quick answer: This is a single-day guided tour from Tirana combining Albania’s most important national landmark Kruja Castle and its Skanderbeg Museum with a lunch overlooking the plains of Kruja and an afternoon walking tour of Durrës’ ancient Roman and Byzantine ruins, all from €69 per adult. It’s a private tour with a dedicated tour director, a private deluxe motor coach, museum entry fees, and a full lunch with beer or wine included.

Who This Tour Is For

Kruja is the city most associated with Albania’s national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, who held off the Ottoman Empire from this mountain fortress for decades in the 15th century. Durrës, just down the coast from Tirana, is one of the oldest cities in the Balkans, with a Roman amphitheatre, Byzantine city walls, and Venetian towers still standing in the middle of a modern city.

This day tour links the two in a single outing  morning at the castle and bazaar in Kruja, a proper sit-down lunch with local food and a view, then an afternoon walking through two thousand years of history in Durrës. It suits history enthusiasts, food lovers, and first-time visitors to Albania who want more than a city walk but aren’t ready for a multi-day trip.

Tour Highlights

•        Skanderbeg Museum and Kruja Castle, Albania’s defining national landmark

•        The Old Bazaar of Kruja, with its cobblestone alleys and handmade crafts

•        Lunch with beer or wine and a view across the plains of Kruja

•        Durrës’ Roman Amphitheatre and Byzantine City Walls

•        The Venetian Tower and Roman Thermal Baths of Durrës

•        Street art among the ancient ruins of Durrës

Good to Know Before You Book

Notes

Tour price:

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Children Policy:

0 - 05.99 Free of Charge.

6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.

12 & + pay full tour price as an adult person.

If your tour includes flight tickets, then an extra charge for a child rate may apply.

Deposit and Payment:

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Tour Voucher:

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Cancellation Policy:

Liberty Travel doesn’t charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions cancelled for force majeure or reasons beyond control. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund minus any administrative fees.