Full-Day Kruja and Durrës Tour with Castle and Roman Amphitheater

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Kruja Castle and the historic Pazari i Krujës
• 02 Visit the Skanderbeg Museum and learn about Albania's history
• 03 Head up to the Sari Salltik Holy Mountain near Kruja
• 04 Marvel at the ancient Amphitheatre of Durrës, one of Europe's oldest
• 05 Stroll along Durrës beach promenade and visit the Archaeological Museum

Discover the history and traditions of Kruja through its famous castle, the Old Bazaar, and the Skanderbeg Museum, where you will learn about Albania's remarkable past. Continue to Durrës to visit the Roman Amphitheater, one of the most ancient in Europe, stroll along the beach promenade, and explore the Archaeological Museum of Durrës. This full-day tour combines culture, heritage, and coastal atmosphere, with time to enjoy traditional food in Kruja and seafood in Durrës.

Continue to Durrës to visit the Roman Amphitheater, one of the most ancient in Europe, stroll along the beach promenade, and explore the Archaeological Museum of Durrës.

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

Cities Durres, Kruje, Tirana

Languages Albanian, English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kruja Castle, Sari Salltik and Durrës Discovery

• Start in Tirana with hotel pickup or airport pickup, according to your preference.
• Head to Kruja to visit the famous castle.
• Visit the Skanderbeg Museum and learn about its amazing history.
• Continue to the Old Bazaar of Kruja.
• Head to the Sari Salltik Holy Mountain near Kruja.
• Enjoy lunch in Kruja with traditional food.
• Continue to Durrës for a city tour, where you will see and enjoy:
  • The Roman Amphitheater
  • The city promenade along the beach
  • The Archaeological Museum of Durrës
  • Seafood and sightseeing
• Return to Tirana.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Albanian tour guide
• Roman Amphitheater ticket
• Transportation
• Welcome coffee

What's Not Included

• Museum ticket
• Lunch and seafood
• Any additional services

What to bring

• Bring your camera with you.
• Depending on the season, you can bring a swimsuit if you wish (recommended in summer).
• Bring any additional thing you would like that you think will make the trip more enjoyable for you.

Know before you go

• Please note that the tour must be booked at least one day before arrival at the airport.
• Depending on your preference, you can schedule the places to visit by discussing them with the tour guide, or skip any that you do not like.
• The starting time from Tirana is 8:00 o'clock.
• The departure to Durrës is around 13:00-14:00 o'clock.
• Arrival in Tirana/hotel is around 17:00 o'clock.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tirana

Tour start

Tirana, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.