Krujë · 9 hours · private
Skanderbeg's citadel — three sieges held — and the pines of Qafshtamë.
€185 the vehicle · from €43 each
Photo: a.dombrowski, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Why go
Krujë Castle, Bazaar & Qafshtamë
Krujë withstood Ottoman sieges in 1450, 1466 and 1467. Retaken 28 November 1443 — later independence day. Castle, museum, bazaar since the 1600s, paired with Qafshtamë National Park at about 1,200 m.
Krujë was Skanderbeg's citadel. It withstood three Ottoman sieges — 1450, 1466, 1467 — and held all three. It was retaken on 28 November 1443, the date later chosen for independence day in 1912.
The Skanderbeg Museum sits inside the castle. Below it, a bazaar has traded on the same street since the 1600s. We pair the town with the black pine of Qafshtamë National Park at around 1,200 m.
On the ground
What the day holds
- Krujë castle and Skanderbeg Museum
- Ottoman bazaar street
- Qafshtamë National Park off-road
- Private vehicle all day
- Driver waits at castle and forest alike
Itinerary
Door to door, at your pace.
09:00
Pick-up
Tirana toward the Krujë mountains.
10:30
Qafshtamë
Black pine and mountain air on a road most rentals will not attempt.
13:00
Krujë
Castle, museum, bazaar. Lunch where you choose.
17:00
Return
Back to Tirana.
The price
Built from real costs. Check the arithmetic.
The price, in full
€185
one vehicle · €93 each · cash on the day
€220 by card online · retainer €55 holds the date, €130 cash to the driver
How many of you
One car seats four. Five guests means both cars go out — and both cars are paid for.
| People | Cars | Cash | Card | Retainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | €180 (€180 ea) | €215 | €55 |
| 2 | 1 | €185 (€93 ea) | €220 | €55 |
| 3 | 1 | €185 (€62 ea) | €220 | €55 |
| 4 | 1 | €185 (€46 ea) | €220 | €55 |
| 5 | 2 | €345 (€69 ea) | €415 | €105 |
| 6 | 2 | €345 (€58 ea) | €415 | €105 |
| 7 | 2 | €345 (€49 ea) | €415 | €105 |
| 8 | 2 | €345 (€43 ea) | €415 | €105 |
The message writes itself with your dates and party size already in it.
Included
- Private 4x4 and driver for the whole trip
- Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off in Tirana
- All fuel, road and track access
- Bottled water and fruit in the cool box
- Waiting time at every stop — including lunch
Not included
- Your food and drinks
- Krujë castle and museum — about €5 per person
- Tips (never expected, always welcome)
Best months: Year-round; Qafshtamë clearest May–October
Questions
Before you reserve
- Do I have to hike?
- No. Every stop on this route is reached by vehicle. If you want to walk, the driver waits — but nothing requires it.
- How do I pay?
- Cash on the day is cheapest. Card online includes a 20% charge for the processor and currency conversion — that is not our margin. A retainer of 25% of the card price (minimum €30) holds the vehicle; the balance is cash on the day.
- How many people can come?
- Up to eight. One vehicle seats four; five to eight guests means both cars go out, and both cars are paid for. That is the only honest way to price a two-car fleet.
- Are tickets included?
- Castle and museum entry is about €5 per person and is not in the vehicle price.
Nearby in spirit
