Full-Day Tour through the Religious Paths in Tirana
Highlights
Tirana
nature, religious, walking
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
Albanian, English, Greek
Description
Embark on this religious trip in Tirana and visit Shengjergj village, which has been a shelter for a few Jews families during WW2. Admire the beautiful nature of the mountain area of Tirana combined with the high hospitality of the locals. Explore the Tekke of Ballenje in Martanesh, a unique shrine considered one of the three most holy places for the Bektashi order in Albania.
Itinerary
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Travelling through the Religious Paths
- Meet with your tour guide and depart from the pier/hotel or your specified meeting place.
- Reach Dajti mountain, where we will stop for some beautiful photos along the way.
- Continue driving to the little waterfall of Shengjergj just before we reach the center of the village.
- Meet with the locals and listen to their stories about how their grandparents helped and sheltered Jews during WW2.
- Drive towards the Martanesh area with plenty of nature photo stops along the way.
- Meet the Dervish of the Tekke and listen to his stories about the Bektashi religion.
- Late afternoon, head back to the pier or your specified place.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 8 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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