Kruja and Qafeshtama Day Tour

Kruja and Qafeshtama Day Tour

A day tour of Kruja and Qafeshtama you will get to see one of the most important towns in Albania and one of the most important National Parks of Albania.In a day tour of Kruja it's easy to find parts of the Albanian history scattered across the city.Begin with the old bazaar to see the handcrafts and then head towards the castle of Scanderbeg, the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu was an Albanian military commander and noble man. But that is not all Kruja has to offer.After the tour continues towards the national park of Qafeshtama.Hiking one of the most beautiful parks of Albania, located in Kruja and just 45 km away from the capital of Albania is an experience to never forget.The national park of Qafeshtama has a beautiful landscape.It consists pine forests, small lakes and springs with crispy fresh water and fresh air.This day tour of Kruja and Qafeshtama will be remarkable for you

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania

Kruja was the most important town for the Albanians during the 15th century which withstood successfully to at least 3 major sieges by the Ottoman Empire. The medieval hero Gjergj Kastrioti called Scanderbeg is considered not only by Albanians as a symbol of resistance but also by Ottomans who believed that a supernatural force dwelled in him.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kruja's Shop, Albanopolis St, Kruje 1501 Albania

We walk in the Old Bazaar full of old shops that sell traditional handmade items

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ethnographic Museum of Kruja, Fortress of Kruja, Kruje 1501 Albania

Next stop is the castle and the ethnographic museum (optional entrance)

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parku Kombetar i Qafe Shtames, Kruje Albania

we are going to hike towards Qafeshtama National Park. The park has a spectacular view of the mountain. The spring is named Queen Mothers Spring because the Albanian Royal family is supposed to have their daily supply from there. In 1932 it was awarded by Vienna as the best water in the country.

Duration: 2 hours