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Kruja & Durres | History and Local Food

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Tirana, Albania
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8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Italian

Overview

HIGHLIGHTS:

– Skanderbeg Museum and the Old Bazaar in Kruja
– Lunch with a view of the plain of Kruja
– Durrës’s City Walls
– Roman Amphitheatre & the Venetian Tower

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick you up at any hotel in Tirana or Durres. Please specify name of hotel when making the booking.

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Kruja Castle

We start our journey from Tirana, directly to the city of Kruja.Set off on a guided tour of Dollma Bektashi Tekke, the surroundings and the Castle itself and the Skanderbeg Museum.You will have free time to wander around the Old Bazaar, with beautiful cobblestone alleys and lovely old architecture.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Pazari i Vjeter

Head for lunch in a local restaurant with a tremendous view of the city and valley of Kruja.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Durres Amphitheatre

After lunch, we travel to Durrës for our last “digestive” stop.Set off on a guided tour of the City Walls, Byzantine Forum, Roman Thermal Baths, the Venetian Tower and the Amphitheater and enjoy the city’s street art around the ancient ruins.Get back to Tirana in the late afternoon.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kruja & Durres | History and Local Food?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-75059P3

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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