Full-Day Krujë Tour with Skanderbeg Castle and Sari Saltik

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Ethnographic Museum
• 02 Admire the majestic architecture of the Castle of Scanderbeg
• 03 Offer your prayers at the Sari Saltik Holy Place
• 04 Learn in depth about the Bektashi order
• 05 See local artisans making slippers and fez by hand

Explore the significant landmarks of Krujë on this full-day tour, from Kruja Castle and Skanderbeg's Museum, where you will learn about the 15th-century resistance against the Ottomans, to the National Ethnographic Museum, which offers insight into the lifestyle of ancient Albania. You will also visit the Sari Saltik Holy Place and gain a deeper understanding of the Bektashi order.

Then, explore a local artisan shop, where a craftsman will show you how slippers and fez are made using simple tools and skilled hands.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Kruje

Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar and Sari Saltik Holy Place

• Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel to start the program.
• Begin by walking through the old town, the Old Bazaar, and the Castle of Scanderbeg.
• Then, explore a local artisan shop, where a craftsman will show you how slippers and fez are made using simple tools and skilled hands.
• Next, head to the Ethnographic Museum.
• Get to know more about the Bektashi order during your visit to the Sari Saltik Holy Place.
• In the late afternoon, return to the pier or your specified place to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a very comfortable car, minivan, or van
• English-speaking Albanian tour guide
• Hotel or pier pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees wherever needed
• Meals and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

• Museums are closed on Mondays, except by specific agreement in advance for visits by big groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
• An adult must accompany children.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Krujë District, Albania

Tour start

Krujë District, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.