Full Day Program Kruje – Tirane – Durres

An interesting one day program. Experience history & culture from Roman period to medieval & modern times in 2 different cities in one day. 2500 years of civilization only 70 km. Good memories on this itinerary featuring highlights of Kruja (Scanderbeg’s home city) & Tirana the capital

Meet the clients at hotel lobby. Departure for a trip to the main interesting objects of Kruje – Tirana.

Kruja – The historic town of Kruja is located 30 km far from Tirana, 45 Km from Durres & 20 minutes by car from the international Airport of Rinas. The town of Kruja rises 560 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Sari -Salltiku Mountain. It provides to the visitors the great view of majestic landscape and a rich collection of historical and cultural objects. The most important is the castle of Kruja, which was built during the 5th and 6th centuries and has an elliptical shape with a total area of 2.25 hectares. The surrounding walls are reinforced by nine towers, which served as an observation and signaling post during times of war with Otoman Empire. Within the walls of the castle there can still be found the remains of a few houses.

After the tour in Kruja, transfer to Tirana, the capital.

Tirana – The capital of Albania from 1920 enjoys a beautiful setting between the ranges of Dajti Mountain from one side and the coastal plains on the other one. Tirana is 110 m above sea level. It is relatively a new city in respect with old cities of Albania, dating from 1st century BC. The average annual temperatures are in July 24°C and in January 7°C. Tirana’s city superficies is 31 km 2. Tirana is the main political, economical & cultural center of Albania. After the tour in Tirana, transfer to Durres.