Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana
Explore the historic Kruja Castle, one of Albania's most significant landmarks. Discover the country's largest bazaar and browse local handicrafts, and enjoy the Sari Salltik mountain viewpoint.
Tour programme
Explore the historic Kruja Castle, one of Albania's most significant landmarks. Discover the country's largest bazaar and browse local handicrafts, and enjoy the Sari Salltik mountain viewpoint.
Stop 1
There we will explore Skanderbeg’s and the Ethnographic Museums. At the castle of Kruja which was the epicenter of the legendary Albanian resistance to the Ottomans, led by national hero Skanderbeg in the 15th century, we’ll see a copy of the helmet and the sword of Scanderbeg in the main hall, the flags, and stems of important families of that time who supported the national hero.In the meantime, the National Ethnographic Museum is located in an old building of the Toptani family, built in 1764 in the courtyard of the medieval castle, in front of the National Museum of Scanderbeg. The walls of the museum have 250 years original morals, ceilings carved in wood, very rare furnishings, old-style rugs, and traditional costumes. Inside the house is a steamy Turkish bath, one of the only left in Albania. The museum has also 1,200 original objects which are a living proof of old Albanians’ lifestyle and traditions, mostly in XVIII-XIX centuries.
Stop 2
The old bazaar selling souvenirs and handcrafts
Stop 3
We’ll Visit Sari Salltik (small mosque) on edge of the mountain 1176 m, there is a cave with a depth of 20 m and a height of 3-4 m.
What is included
Included
Pick up and drop-off from the hotel in Tirana city (Or meeting points)
Air conditioned transportation to the destination locations
English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
Digital tour booklet in your selected language
Kruja Castle Entrance Fee
Not included
Food and drinks
Museums inside the castle
Meeting point and pickup
Pickup is offered in the supplier listing. Confirm the exact pickup location and time for your booking.
Before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old
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