Tirana City Walk with Traditional Lunch

Service Description

Category: City Discovery Departs:Tirana Min: 2 People to operate On this comprehensive small group tour, we will show you the best of Tirana. With its enticing mix Soviet Bloc cement buildings, early Italian architecture & vibrant colour schemes Tirana is a wonderful mix of old and new. The squares, museums & famous bustling café scene are what make this city fascinating. You will see a mix of art, history, culture and religious themes all within easy walking distance. Our expert local guide will show you all the hot spots, the best cafes & restaurants and provide you will all the local tips. Itinerary: 8.45am we meet in Mother Theresa Square the second largest square in Tirana. We visit the Archeological Museum and the Centre of Albanological Studies. After the museum we walk to view the Government Buildings, Presidential Palace and Tirana University Building. Prime Minster building & Pyramid of Tirana. On our way to the Skanderbeg Square is next with entrance into the the Clock Tower where you have time to enjoy the view and take photos, we will stop for morning tea at Taiwan restaurant complex. A beverage and light snack are provided. Next we visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, this small & elegant mosque is one of the oldest buildings remaining in Tirana. Next stop is House of Leaves Museum of Secret Surveillance displaying one of the darkest periods of the country’s history. On our way to Lunch we make a stop The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana. We now have an hour or so to enjoy a traditional Albania lunch. Chosen off a set menu with 1 wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage included. After lunch we enjoy a short visit to the National Museum of history which holds most of the country’s treasures. The tour will conclude here. What’s Included: • Your expert local guide • All entrance fees • A light morning tea • Traditional Albanian lunch and beverage at a local restaurant • Free bottled water and a city map Important Information • Appropriate clothing must be worn to visit religious places of worship • We suggest you wear comfortable footwear