Trip Description

Start your journey from Durrës/Golem and travel inland to discover Tirana, the lively capital of Albania. Once a gray city under communism, today Tirana is colorful, dynamic, and full of energy, combining history, culture, and modern life.

Your journey begins at Mother Teresa Square, the cultural and academic heart of Tirana, surrounded by grand architecture and national institutions. From here, your local guide leads you into the legendary Blloku district — once a secret zone reserved only for the communist elite. Today, it’s the trendiest neighborhood in the city, full of modern life, cafés, and energy.

We continue toward the Pyramid of Tirana, one of the city’s most fascinating landmarks — once a controversial communist monument, now an open creative space symbolizing Albania’s renewal.

Next, we step back in time at the Castle of Tirana, a charming Ottoman-style quarter with artisan shops and traces of the city’s oldest roots. Your guide shares local stories and hidden details not found in guidebooks.

As we approach the center, the tour explores Tirana’s main religious sites, including the Et’hem Bey Mosque Orthodox Cathedral and Catholic Cathedral where you’ll learn how Albania became a global example of religious harmony.

We end the experience at Skanderbeg Square, Tirana’s most important landmark — a powerful symbol of Albanian identity and the perfect conclusion to your cultural journey through the city.
Along the way, your guide will share stories of Tirana’s past and present, giving you a deeper understanding of how Albania’s capital has grown into one of Europe’s most surprising cities. After the visit, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to Durrës.