Day trip of Kruja and National Park of Qafeshtama
To visit the city of Kruja is a "MUST" for everyone who is going to vist Albania. Kruja is one of the most important cities of Albania, mostly known to be the hometown of George Kastriota Skanderbeg, the greatest Albanian hero of all the times. Yes, Albania's national hero house, and although it was over 500 years ago, there's still a great deal of pride in the fact that he and his forces defended Kruja from the Ottomans until his death. Characteristic path with shops and made out of wood and stone. After that we are going to Qafshtama National Park.
The park is named after the Qafe-Shtamë passage, and has an area of 2000 hectares, with a beautiful mountain scenery consisting mainly of pine forests, some small lakes and major water sources. The national park was established in 1996 by the Albanian government. It is becoming lately a popular attraction for hiking
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Day trip of Kruja and National Park of Qafeshtama
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What's included in Day trip of Kruja and National Park of Qafeshtama
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Kruja Castle
Kruja which is closely related to the 25 years of activity of our national hero, Skanderbeg. During the the fifteenth century he made Kruja a bastion of uncompromising resistance against the Ottoman Empire. The Old Bazaar, the Castle of Kruja (sieged 3 times by the Ottoman Empire and 3 times resisting the siege) and strolling between the old-traditional hoods are the highlights of the town
Parku Kombetar i Qafe Shtames
Qafeshtama Mountain is well- known for curative water values from the surrounding springs and offers a fresh air with minimal carbon dioxide values, which is identified as to have cured people who have suffered or are suffering from chronic asthma, lung disease or from a weak immune system.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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We pick travelers at their chosen place of staying/hotel/hostel/a departure point in Tirana agreed before the trip.
