Kruja & Durres - History and Local Food

Overview

Travel to the city of Kruja, about 12 miles (20 kilometers) north of Tirana. Visit the Skanderbeg Museum and the Old Bazaar. Enjoy a fresh fish lunch on the Lagoon of Patok, then it’s on to Durrës, known for its colossal Roman amphitheater. Explore the grounds and check out the city’s street art. A highlight is having coffee atop the Venetian Tower of Durres.

Tour Program

Kruja Castle

We start our journey from Tirana, directly to the city of Kruja. Set off on a guided tour of Dollma Bektashi Tekke, the surroundings and the Castle itself and the Skanderbeg Museum. You will have free time to wander around the Old Bazaar, with beautiful cobblestone alleys and lovely old architecture.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)

Head for lunch in a local restaurant with a tremendous view of the city and valley of Kruja.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Durres Amphitheatre

After lunch, we travel to Durrës for our last “digestive” stop. Set off on a guided tour of the City Walls, Byzantine Forum, Roman Thermal Baths, the Venetian Tower and the Amphitheater and enjoy the city’s street art around the ancient ruins. Get back to Tirana in the late afternoon.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included