Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. In the morning, the tour guide will pick you up from Tirana and start the journey towards Mount Sari Salltik. Enjoy the guide’s insights and a scenic ride along a panoramic mountain road to visit this holy site, which holds great significance in the Bektashi faith. Perched at 1,176 meters above sea level, the cave shrine offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

   · 20 min

2. Pazari i Vjetër

   After visiting Sari Salltik, continue to the historic city of Kruja, where the guided walking tour begins at the Old Bazaar—one of the oldest and largest in Albania, filled with traditional souvenirs and handicrafts. The guide will provide explanations during the walk, while free time for shopping will be available later.

   · 30 min

3. クルヤ城

   Next, proceed inside the Kruja Castle, strolling through its ancient walls and learning about its history. From the outside, the guide will introduce you to the Skanderbeg Museum, dedicated to Albania’s national hero, as well as the Ethnographic Museum, the Turkish Bath, the Skanderbeg Olive, and the castle’s secret entrance.

   · 1 h· Admission included

4. クルヤ

   Free Time / Lunch After soaking in the culture and history, enjoy your free time to explore the Old Bazaar, take photos, visit the museums, or have lunch at your own pace. IMPORTANT: During off season November- May most of the museums may be closed on Monday.

   · 2 h 15 min

5. Tirana

   In the afternoon, return to Tirana.

   · 1 h 30 min

6. Tirana

   KNOW BEFORE YOU RESERVE: PICK UP: Even with hotel pick-up, IF NEEDED guests may need to walk 1–10 minutes (longer for hotels outside urban areas) to the nearest meeting point that we recommend.This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where our buses cannot easily access IMPORTANT: You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check our message. MOBILE DATA ROAMING: On the tour day, all communication will be via WhatsApp, so please make sure your phone number is linked to WhatsApp and you have mobile data/roaming enabled. FITNESS LEVEL: Participants should have a basic level of fitness to comfortably complete the tour. LANGUANGE: The LIVE TOUR GUIDE is provided in ENGLISH. OTHER SELECTED LANGUANGE are available via a DIGITAL BOOKLET

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup included.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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