Tirana’s Secrets: From Nuclear Bunkers to Mystic Heights (TTA-2602)
1 DayImmerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Albania with a comprehensive journey through Tirana’s tumultuous history and serene present. This tour seamlessly blends a walking exploration of the capital’s iconic landmarks—from the colorful bustle of Skanderbeg Square to the infamous “Blloku” district—with a deep dive into the country’s communist past at the massive anti-nuclear Bunk’Art 1. The experience elevates, quite literally, with a cable car ride up Mount Dajti for panoramic views, before concluding with a spiritual visit to the World Headquarters of the Bektashi Order, offering a unique glimpse into religious tolerance and mystic traditions.
Includes/Excludes
- • Professional Driver-guide
- • Transport (Comfortable vehicle)
- • Entrance fees for Bektashi World Headquarters
- • Entrance fees for Bunk’Art 1
- • Cable drive (Dajti Ekspres)
Excluded
- • Flight Tickets (Always excluded)
- • Personal Health Insurance (Always excluded)
- • Tips and Personal Expenses (Always excluded)
- • Lunch/Meals
Why Go?
This tour offers the perfect “crash course” on Tirana, connecting the dots between its Ottoman roots, Communist isolation, and modern transformation. You get the city’s best views from the mountain and its deepest secrets from the bunker, all in one day.
Highlights
- • Skanderbeg Square
- • Pyramid of Tirana
- • Blloku Neighborhood
- • Bunk'Art 1 Nuclear Bunker
- • Dajti Ekspres Cable Car
- • Bektashi World Center
