From Durres: Krujë Guided Tour with Castle/traditional lunch Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle with Old Bazaar, Lunch and Free Time

Discover the history and culture of Krujë on a guided tour from Durres. Visit the Old Bazaar, explore Krujë Castle, and enjoy free time for lunch and independent exploration.
Discover Krujë, one of Albania’s most important historic towns and the legendary city of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. Located on the slopes of Mount Krujë, this charming town combines centuries of history, traditional architecture, a beautiful old bazaar, impressive castle walls, and spectacular panoramic views over the surrounding landscape and, on clear days, towards the Adriatic coast.

Begin at the famous Old Bazaar of Krujë, one of the most characteristic parts of the city. The historic bazaar follows a traditional cobblestone street leading towards Krujë Castle. Along the way, find traditional shops offering a wide variety of Albanian products and handicrafts.

Walk through the historic cobblestone streets, explore traditional local shops, browse handmade souvenirs and Albanian crafts, discover carpets, textiles, woodwork, copper items, jewelry, and antiques, take photographs of the traditional architecture, meet local shopkeepers, and experience the atmosphere of the old market.

After exploring the Old Bazaar, continue towards Krujë Castle, located above the historic town. Krujë Castle is one of the most important historical landmarks in Albania and played a central role in the resistance led by Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg against the Ottoman Empire during the 15th century.

During the castle visit, walk along the historic castle area, see the old stone walls and traditional structures, learn about the historical importance of Krujë, discover the connection between the castle and Skanderbeg, enjoy panoramic views over Krujë and the surrounding landscape, and take photographs from some of the best viewpoints in the city.

After visiting the Old Bazaar and Krujë Castle, enjoy free time for lunch. Choose a local restaurant and experience traditional Albanian cuisine, including traditional Albanian dishes, homemade pies, grilled meat and local specialties, fresh salads, traditional desserts, and Albanian coffee and other local drinks.

After lunch, enjoy additional free time to explore Krujë independently. Return to the Old Bazaar, continue shopping for souvenirs, explore the historic streets, take additional photographs, enjoy a coffee, relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the town, discover small local shops, and spend time at your own pace before departure.

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Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.