City Tour of Tirana & Dajti Mountain with Pickup
Tirana tour is unique because you will get acquainted with the history of one of the most interesting capitals of Europe. In this tour you will know all the places you will need during your stay in Tirana, such as Cultural and economic life. Tirana is a special city not only It combines different cultures that are distinguished in the architecture of the city from the Ottoman, Italian, communist times to modern buildings of our days. In this tour you will learn about communist terror. Albania was the only communist country in Eastern Europe totally isolated and the only country without churches and mosques. The only country, where political enemy of the regime was monitored by the secret police (Sigurimi). Is unique because hospitality of the people of these areas is fantastic,agriculture and food you will find is wonderful .You will enjoy within a day tour the beauties of the City, mountains, hills and fields of Tirana.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Skanderbeg Square, At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania
The tour will lead you first to 1.Skanderbeg Square, the heart of the city, one of the places where people meet, walk, relax and enjoy concerts, and events. The Square is named after the national Albanian hero and is one of the biggest squares in Albania. The guide will tell you the story of the main buildings around the square, such as: *The Palace of culture; one of the most important cultural buildings, built during the communist era. *The Clock Tower of Tirana; a first category cultural monument
*Et'hemBey Mosque; located in the center of Tirana, one of the oldest mosques not only in Albania, but all over the Ballkan (Visit 15 ')
*National Historical Museum (Visit Optional)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mount Dajti, Tirana Albania
You will visit Dajti Mountain with Cable Car and after you will have lunch in the outskirts of Tirana, in one of the most popular restaurants,for organic and traditional food, accompanied by wine and others brandy of the area.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fortress of Justinian, Rr. Murat Toptani, next to Parliament, Tirana Albania
You will have a visit to the Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle .Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east–west and north–south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana .In the renovations of which today the Toptani Family, who owned it, has erected a modern multifunctional center for visitors during their stay in Tirana.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint Paul Cathedral, Bulevardi Zhan d'Ark, Tirana Albania
You will visit Saint Paul Cathedral . The Cathedral was built in late 2001, and is among the newest and largest cathedrals in Tirana. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë - Durrës. There is and mother Teresa Statue.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, Rr. e Kavajes 151, Tirana 1001 Albania
Coming back to the center you are going to visit Orthodox Church
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Et`hem Bey Mosque, Sheshi Skenderbej, Tirana 1001 Albania
Construction of Et'hem Bey Mosque,was started in 1791 or 1794 by Molla Bey and it was finished in 1819 or 1821 by his son Haxhi Ethem Bey, grand-grandson of Sulejman Pasha. At the time it was built it was part of complex buildings that compose the historical center of Tirana.
This mosque is one of the oldest in our country, with high architectural and museum values
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Pazari i Ri, Shenasi Dishnica, Tirana 1001 Albania
The New Pazar is located east of the central boulevard and Scanderbeg Square
It used to be the old bazaar of Tirana craftsmen. Today, with the investment of the Tirana Municipality, it has become an important center not only for food supply, but also where you can spend your time in the coffee shops and modern restaurants located there.
Stop At: Bunk'Art 1, Rruga Fadil Deliu Mbrapa Teleferiku, Tirana 1001 Albania
After you are going to visit Bunkart 1 Museum ,wich takes us back to the time of Communist dictatorship.
*One such 5-storey underground anti nuclear bunker was built between 1972 and 1978 ,from the communist state to protect their head in the event of a nuclear attack. *After return to the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Enver Hoxha Pyramid, Boulevard Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana Albania
The pyramid was built as a museum in 1988, after the death of the dictator Enver Hoxha to perpetuate his work. It was designed by the dictator's son-in-law and daughter.
During the 1999 Kosovo War, the building was used as a NATO base.
Now Piramida has become the largest youth center for innovation in computer technology in the region.
It has several stairs that take you to the top. From there you have a wonderful view of the center of Tirana
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 6 To 7 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Skanderbeg Square, Sheshi Skënderbej, Tiranë, Albania
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up travelers only in the City of Tirana
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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