Highlights - Kruje & Mount Sarisalltik Full-Day Tour
- From Kruje Castle, you will have a Panoramic view of Kruje city, Tirana city & the Adriatic Sea.
- The Ethnographic Museum of Krujais a highlight, because you will get a unique look at a traditional family home from the 19th century.
- The Old Bazaar Marketsells traditional handicraft products and lovely little souvenirs from Albania.
- You will visit Kruje & Mount Sarisalltik with a private tour guideand you can customize the itinerary based on your personal interests.
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Private transportationto Kruje & Mount Sarisalltik.
Itinerary - Kruje & Mount Sarisalltik Full-Day Tour
Pick-up in Tirana
You will be picked up in Tirana at 8:30 and we will drive for around 1 hour to reach Kruje. The city of Kruje is famous in Albania, because it was the home of the National hero Skanderbeg. During the trip, we will visit the Castle of Kruje, the Skanderbeg Museum, the Ethnographic museum and the Old Bazaar. And at the end of the afternoon, we will hike up Mount Sarisalltik for an amazing view.
Kruje Castle
The castle of Kruje is an impressive hillside castle, which is located above the city of Kruje. The castle has breathtaking views of the surrounding area and Tirana city in the distance.
The small medieval castle is famous in Albania, because it was the headquarters of the national hero Skanderbeg.
In the 15th century, the powerful Turkish Ottoman empire was conquering the Balkans. However, the Ottoman Turks were not able to break the defences of the Kruje Castle. The rebellion against the Ottomans was lead by Albania’s national hero Skanderbeg. He had serious military skills, and therefore, he was compared to Alexander the Great.
Skanderbeg Museum
The Skanderbeg Museum is one of the most visited & most important museums in Albania. It is named after Skanderbeg, who is Albania’s national hero. Skanderbeg was a warrior and battle commander. He reunited the different Albanian families and tribes. And he created an army that fought against the Ottoman Turks for 25 years.
In the museum, you can experience the story of Skanderbeg’s life and military battles in chronological order. You get to know the story of Albania’s most celebrated national hero!
Ethnographic Museum of Kruja
The Ethnographic Museum of Kruja is a traditional home, where you can get a unique, insight into the traditional Albanian household customs. The house was originally build in the 19th century by the affluent Toptani family. Inside the museum, you will see how self-sufficient the family was. The family produced its own food, honey, leather, weapons and olive oil. It even has a mini hammam and a little watermill. The house’s wall displays beautiful fresco paintings.
Old Bazaar Market
The Old Bazaar is one of the oldest Ottoman-style markets in Albania. The market place was build over 400 years ago and it was recently restored in 2015. In the bazaar, you can buy souvenirs and traditional handicraft items from Albania. Popular products in the market are traditional Albanian clothing, rugs, copper pots, silver jewelry and embroidered tablecloths. It is a lovely market to stroll around or you can enjoy a coffee at one of the cafe’s along the market.
The Cave of Sarisalltik
In the afternoon, we will hike to Mount Sarisalltik. The mountain cave of Sarisalltik is a religious location in Albania. Pilgrims hike up to the cave, because the journey has a sacred meaning for them.
The cave of Sarisalltik is at a height of 1176 meters and it has the most amazing view of the surrounding landscape. Inside the cave, you can visit the fountain of holy water, the first Albanian mosque and the grave of Sarisalltik, who was a religious leader. You can have a coffee at the cafe and enjoy the stunning views.
Inclusions - Kruje & Mount Sarisalltik Full-Day Tour
- Transport with air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off in Tirana
- Entrance fees to Kruje Castle, the Skanderbeg Museum, the Ethnographic Museum and Mount Sarisalltik
Exclusions - Kruje & Mount Sarisalltik Full-Day Tour
History & NIce to know
Kruje is one of the most famous cities in Albania, because it was the home of the National Hero Skanderbeg.
You will visit the Castle of Kruje, which has an amazing panoramic view. And you will enter the Skanderbeg Museum and learn how the National hero was able to fight against the Ottoman Empire.
Furthermore, you will see the Ethnographic Museum, which shows a traditional Albanian house. Then, you have the chance to shop for some souvenirs and handicrafts at the Old Bazaar Market.
And finally, we will hike up Mount Sarisalltik for the most breath-taking views and perhaps a transforming experience…
Hotel pick-up in Tirana, transportation and all entrance fees are included.
