Tirana

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• The guide will pick you up at the hotel at the scheduled time and will bring you back to the hotel when the activity on Dajti Mountain is over.nYour pleasant journey by electric car to the Cable Car Station on the outskirts of Tirana will last 30 minutes.

• During the Cable Car climb you will enjoy the stunning view of Dajti Mountain up and the city of Tirana below.nUp on the mountain is the Dajti Mountain complexnThere are numerous restaurants and bars as well as a minigolf coursenThe guide will also tell you about other activities that you can do outside this complex

• Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Sku00ebnderbej) is the central plaza and civic heart of Tirana, Albania. Spanning nroughly 40,000 mu00b2, it stands as the countryu2019s largest public space and serves as a cultural, political, and social focal point surrounded by Tiranau2019s most important landmarks and institutions.nAt its center rises the bronze equestrian statue of Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Sku00ebnderbeu, sculpted by Odhise Paskali in 1968. The squareu2019s perimeter hosts key buildings such as the National Historical Museum with its mosaic u201cThe Albanians,u201d the Etu2019hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower of Tirana, the Palace of Culture housing the National Opera and Ballet Theatre, and the Bank of Albania. Stone paving from all Albanian regions converges toward the center with a subtle slope for natural drainage.

• The Great Mosque of Tirana u2014 also called the Namazgah Mosque (Xhamia e Namazgjasu00eb) u2014 is the largest mosque in the Balkans and one of the newest landmarks in Tirana. It officially opened in October 2024 after years of construction.

• Bunku2019Art 2 is one of Tiranau2019s museums and is located just beside Skanderbeg Square. The museum is built inside a former Cold War nuclear bunker used by Albaniau2019s Ministry of Interior during the communist era. It focuses heavily on the Sigurimi secret police, surveillance, interrogations, and political persecution under Enver Hoxhau2019s regime.

• Tirana Castle u2014 also known as the Fortress of Justinian (Kalaja e Tiranu00ebs) u2014 is one of the oldest historical sites in central Tirana. The fortress dates back to the Byzantine era, with parts believed to originate before 1300, and later Ottoman-era walls still standing today. nToday, the castle is less of a traditional fortress and more of a lively pedestrian cultural area filled with:n* traditional Albanian restaurantsn* cafu00e9s and barsn* artisan and souvenir shopsn* small galleries and event spaces

• Orthodox Cathedral of Resurrection u2014 officially called the Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral u2014 is the main Orthodox cathedral in Tirana and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans.nnBuilt between 2002 and 2012, it symbolizes the revival of religion in Albania after the communist era, when religious practice was banned and many churches were destroyed. The cathedral officially opened on June 24, 2012.

• Pyramid of Tirana u2014 often called the u201cEnver Hoxha Pyramidu201d u2014 is one of the most recognizable buildings in Tirana.nnOriginally opened in 1988, it was built as a museum dedicated to communist leader Enver Hoxha, who ruled Albania from 1944 to 1985. The structure was designed by a team that included Hoxhau2019s daughter and son-in-law. After the fall of communism, the building served many different purposes, including:nn* a conference and exhibition centern* a NATO base during the Kosovo Warn* a nightclub and TV studionnIn recent years, the pyramid was completely transformed into a modern cultural and technology hub. A major renovation led by Dutch architecture firm MVRDV reopened it in 2023

Good to know

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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