Albania · City Tours

10-Hour Tirana, Dajti Mountain and Kruja Tour with Cable Car

10 Hours Round trip from Tiranë Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the Dajti Express cable car and enjoy panoramic mountain views
02 Explore Tirana and discover its transformation from communism to a modern city
03 Visit Kruja Castle and walk through its historic Old Bazaar
04 Experience stunning views from the Tekke of Sari Salltik

Explore Albania on a full-day journey from Tirana to Kruja and Dajti Mountain, combining breathtaking views with rich history. Ride the Dajti Express cable car, discover Tirana's transformation from a communist capital into a modern city, and walk through Kruja Castle and its historic bazaar. Take in panoramic mountain scenery and cultural landmarks while learning about the country's past. This diverse itinerary blends nature, heritage, and city life across some of Albania's most iconic destinations.

Explore Albania on a full-day journey from Tirana to Kruja and Dajti Mountain, combining breathtaking views with rich history.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kruje, Tirana, Dajti National Park

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tirana, Dajti Mountain and Kruja Discovery

Pick-up from Tirana - Begin the day with a convenient hotel pick-up in Tirana by your tour guide/driver.
Dajti Express - Trade the city streets for the sky with a 15-minute ride on the Dajti Ekspres cable car.
Enjoy panoramic views from the "Balcony of Tirana" and capture the forested mountains and Tirana below.
Back to Tirana for sightseeing - Explore Tirana's transformation from a communist capital to a modern city of skyscrapers.
Discover landmarks, colourful streets, and cultural highlights in the heart of the city.
Lunch break in Tirana - Enjoy some free time for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the tour.
From Tirana to Kruja - Travel to Kruja, known as the medieval "Eagle's Nest."
Kruja Castle and Old Bazaar - Walk the historic ramparts where the hero Skanderbeg defended against the Ottomans.
Explore the vibrant Ottoman Bazaar with local handicrafts and souvenirs.
Visiting Tekke of SariSalltik - Depart Kruja Castle for SariSalltik Tekke, perched atop Kruja Mountain.
Enjoy impressive views and a perfect photo opportunity from this serene location.
Drop-off in Tirana - Return to your hotel in Tirana, concluding a day that blends city life, mountain vistas, and rich Albanian history.