City Tour of Tirana & Dajti Mountain with Pickup
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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.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Guidealbania
Stop At: Skanderbeg Square
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: Bunk'Art 1
After you are going on the tour in the outskirts of Tirana to visit Bunk’Art 1 Museum , which will take you back to the time of Communist dictatorship.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Dajti
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 hour
Stop At: Fortress of Justinian
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
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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
Coming back to the center you are going to visit Orthodox Church
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Clock Tower
The Clock Tower of Tirana; a first category cultural monument
Pass By: Pazari i Ri
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.
