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Full-Day Tour Through The Religious Paths In Tirana

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Religious, Walking

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Albanian, English, Greek

Description

Embark on this religious trip in Tirana and visit Shengjergj village, which has been a shelter for a few Jews families during WW2. Admire the beautiful nature of the mountain area of Tirana combined with the high hospitality of the locals. Explore the Tekke of Ballenje in Martanesh, a unique shrine considered one of the three most holy places for the Bektashi order in Albania.

Highlights
  • Stop by the little waterfall of Shengjergj
  • Listen to stories from the locals about the WW2
  • Marvel at the natural beauty of the Martanesh area
  • Travelling through the Religious Paths expand_more
    • Meet with your tour guide and depart from the pier/hotel or your specified meeting place.
    • Reach Dajti mountain, where we will stop for some beautiful photos along the way.
    • Continue driving to the little waterfall of Shengjergj just before we reach the center of the village.
    • Meet with the locals and listen to their stories about how their grandparents helped and sheltered Jews during WW2.
    • Drive towards the Martanesh area with plenty of nature photo stops along the way.
    • Meet the Dervish of the Tekke and listen to his stories about the Bektashi religion.
    • Late afternoon, head back to the pier or your specified place.
What's Included
  • Transport with a very comfortable car, minivan or van A/C etc
  • Professional, licensed-certified tourist guide/driver
  • Hotel or Pier pick-up and drop off
What's Excluded
  • Entrance fees wherever needed
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
Know before you go
  • Museums are closed on Mondays, except for any specific agreement in advance for visits of big groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair due to hilly terrain
Meeting Point

hotel, port or airport etc

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4EUR 350 Per Group
5 To 8EUR 550 Per Group

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

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USD 387 / group