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4 day(s)
Regular & Private
20-45 people
easy
This 4-day journey showcases the best of Northern Albania, blending history, culture, and stunning landscapes. Explore Kruja’s medieval heritage, Shkodra’s legendary castle, and Tirana’s vibrant capital life, with highlights like Mrizi i Zanave’s farm-to-table lunch, a Lake Skadar boat ride, and the Dajti Mountain cable car. Enjoy authentic cuisine, live music, and warm Albanian hospitality from arrival to departure.
Duration
4 day(s)
Max Group Size
20-45 people
Tour Code
ALB(1)
Departure Type
request
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
12 - 80
Tirana International Airport
Tirana International Airport
Arrive in Albania before midday and begin your journey with a visit to Kruja, the historic stronghold of Albania’s national hero, Skanderbeg. Stroll through the charming Old Bazaar, explore the medieval Kruja Castle, and dive into stories of resistance and heroism. Enjoy a delicious farm-to-table lunch at the renowned Mrizi i Zanave agritourism estate, including a guided tour of its artisanal production. Continue to Shkodra, one of Albania’s oldest and most culturally rich cities. Free time to explore at leisure before overnight stay.
Start the day with a visit to Rozafa Castle, steeped in legend and offering sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. Enjoy a tranquil 30-minute boat ride on the scenic waters of Lake Skadar. Transfer to Tirana, the vibrant capital, where lunch awaits at the lively New Bazaar. In the evening, savor a traditional Albanian welcome dinner with live folk music, immersing yourself in the country’s flavors and rhythms.
Discover Albania’s communist past with a visit to BUNK’ART, an extraordinary museum housed inside a massive Cold War-era bunker. Continue with a scenic ride on the Dajti Express cable car, rising to panoramic views over the city and surrounding mountains. Enjoy lunch atop Dajti Mountain before returning to Tirana for free time to shop, explore, or relax. Overnight in Tirana.
Transfer to Tirana International Airport for your departure flight, taking with you memories of history, culture, and warm Albanian hospitality.
Accomodation on BB 4*: Tirana, Mondial Hotel ; Shkoder, Mozart Hotel ; Berat, Onufri Hotel or similar (the standart stays the same)
Throughout all itinerary
Entrance fees: Kruja Castle, Shkoder Boat Ride and Rozafa Castle, BUNKART & Dajti Cable Ride.