Tirane – Petrele – Kruje – Tirane

Meet and greet with our guide in Rogner Hotel: Tirana is the capital of Albania and en-joys a beautiful setting between the ranges of Dajti Mountain from one side and the coastal plains on the other one. Drive to Petrela castle. It was first built in ancient times, by the Roman Emperor Justinian I, the present building dates back to the 15th century. The Castle has a restaurant in a prominent wooden structure, and is perched on a rocky hill, above the village with the same name. It has a triangular shape with two observation towers and a tower which was built in the 6th century AD. The Castle offers a breath taking view from its top.

After Petrela we continue the journey to Kruja, a medieval city…

Kruja, is located 32 km northwest of Durres and 30 minutes by car from the international Airport of Rinas. It provides to the visitors the great view of majestic landscape and a rich collection of historical and cultural objects. The most important is the castle of Kruja, which was built during the 5th and 6th centuries.