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This full-day guided tour from Tirana combines two of Albania’s most significant historic destinations. Visit Kruja Castle and the Skanderbeg Museum, enjoy lunch overlooking the plains of Kruja, then spend the afternoon exploring the ancient Roman and Byzantine heritage of Durrës. Prices start from €69 per adult. The private tour includes a dedicated tour director, private deluxe motor coach, museum entry fees, and a full lunch with beer or wine.
Kruja is closely linked to Albania’s national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, who defended the city’s mountain fortress against the Ottoman Empire throughout much of the 15th century. Durrës, located along the coast near Tirana, is one of the oldest cities in the Balkans and is home to important Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian remains, including its ancient amphitheatre, city walls, and Venetian Tower.
This day tour brings the two destinations together in one experience, starting with Kruja Castle and its historic bazaar in the morning, followed by a sit-down lunch featuring local food and views across the plains. The afternoon continues in Durrës with a walking tour through around two thousand years of history. It is a good choice for history enthusiasts, food lovers, and first-time visitors who want to explore beyond Tirana without committing to a multi-day trip.
• Skanderbeg Museum and Kruja Castle, one of Albania’s most important national landmarks
• The Old Bazaar of Kruja, known for its cobblestone streets and handmade crafts
• Lunch with beer or wine overlooking the plains of Kruja
• Durrës’ Roman Amphitheatre and Byzantine City Walls
• The Venetian Tower and Roman Thermal Baths of Durrës
• Street art woven into the historic surroundings of Durrës
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Duration |
1 day |
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Starting price |
From €69 per adult |
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Pickup |
From Tirana (At your hotel) |
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Tour Type |
Private |
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Best for |
History enthusiasts, food lovers, first-time visitors to Albania |
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Group Size |
Price |
Per |
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1 Person |
€210 |
Per person |
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2 Persons |
€130 |
Per person |
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3 Persons |
€100 |
Per person |
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4-5 Persons |
€90 |
Per person |
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6-7 Persons |
€80 |
Per person |
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8+ Persons |
€69 |
Per Person |
Prices may vary depending on the final group size, date, availability, and booking conditions. The current published website price should therefore be used as the reference starting rate.
Children aged 0–2 years travel free of charge.
Children aged 6–12 years pay 50% of the applicable tour price.
Children aged 12 and above are charged the full adult price.
Full payment is required when confirming the booking. Payment can be made by credit or debit card through a secure payment link provided during the booking process. Once the booking is confirmed, travelers receive a tour voucher containing the final confirmation, tour manager and customer care contact details, as well as other useful information for the trip.
Liberty Travel does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions cancelled due to force majeure or circumstances beyond the traveler’s control. For standard cancellations, the tour can generally be cancelled up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, minus any applicable administrative fees.
The tour departs from Tirana and heads directly to Kruja, set on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding valley. The guided visit covers three main sites: the Dollma Bektashi Tekke, a functioning Sufi religious site of considerable historical significance; the Castle walls and grounds; and the Skanderbeg Museum, purpose-built inside the castle complex and dedicated to the life and campaigns of Albania’s national hero.
Lunch is at a local restaurant in Kruja with a panoramic view across the city and the plain stretching toward the Adriatic. The meal is included in the tour price, along with a beer or wine, and is designed to reflect the region’s local food traditions rather than a standard tourist menu.
After lunch, the tour continues to Durrës, Albania’s main port city and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the Balkans. The guided walking tour takes in the Byzantine-era City Walls, the Byzantine Forum, Roman Thermal Baths, the Venetian Tower, and the Roman Amphitheatre one of the largest in the Balkans and still partially embedded in the surrounding urban fabric. The route also passes through the city’s street art district, where murals have been painted around and among the ancient structures.
The tour returns to Tirana in the late afternoon, closing out a day that covers around two and a half millennia of Albanian history in a single relaxed circuit.
The day combines a guided visit to Kruja Castle, the Skanderbeg Museum, and the Dollma Bektashi Tekke with free time in the Old Bazaar, a sit-down lunch with a view, and an afternoon walking tour of Durrës’ Roman and Byzantine sites, including the Amphitheatre, City Walls, Byzantine Forum, Thermal Baths, and Venetian Tower.
Yes. A full lunch at a local restaurant in Kruja, with beer or wine, is included in the tour price.
Yes. Museum entry fees and guided sightseeing at all included sites are covered by the tour price.
Yes. The walking involved is gentle and the sites are accessible for most ages. The Roman Amphitheatre in Durrës in particular tends to be a highlight for younger travelers, as it sits right inside the modern city.
The tour departs from Tirana, with hotel pickup available. You will be contacted in advance with specific pickup details.