Albania · Hiking

Full-Day Hiking and Kruja Tour from Tirana with Bovilla Lake

1 Day Round trip from GQ7V+PP8 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Kruja, a historical city symbolizing Albanian resistance against the Ottomans
02 Walk through Kruja's Medieval Old Bazaar, one of the biggest and oldest in the Balkans
03 Shop for typical, unique, and handmade Albanian souvenirs such as carpets and jewellery
04 Enjoy scenic hiking around Gamti, Bovilla Lake, and Kruja from Tirana

Experience a full-day trip from Tirana to Kruja, a historical city that symbolizes Albanian resistance against the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during the 15th century. Set on the slopes of Kruja Mountain, about 560 meters above sea level, the city offers a striking setting on rocky mountainous terrain. Explore its Medieval Old Bazaar, one of the biggest and oldest in the Balkans, and browse typical, unique, and handmade Albanian souvenirs such as carpets and jewellery.

Walking through the narrow streets and wooden houses of Kruja's Medieval Old Bazaar, one of the biggest and oldest in the Balkans, gives you a sense of passing through history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kruje, Tirana

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hiking and Historic Kruja Discovery from Tirana

Kruja is a historical city symbolizing Albanian resistance against the expansion of the Ottoman Empire during the 15th century. It is situated in central Albania on the slopes of Kruja Mountain, on rocky mountainous terrain about 560 meters above sea level.
Walking through the narrow streets and wooden houses of Kruja's Medieval Old Bazaar, one of the biggest and oldest in the Balkans, gives you a sense of passing through history.
This is the best place to shop for souvenirs in Albania, from typical to unique and handmade items such as carpets, jewellery, and more.

The route