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Private Car & Driver Tour of Elbasan City and Petrela Castle

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5 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Enjoy the freedom to explore in your own time, with a dedicated driver, without timetable pressure.

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For all whom love Castles, History and good food :) Let us take you on a journey more than 2000 years back in time where the modern civilization started. Exploring our way to present day. Discover how Albanians survived through firesome wars for two millennia, that inspired people to continue on fighting for freedom and preservation of traditions.

Close the day with an Albanian traditional lunch with mixed meze, and local wine in family agritourism with a beautiful view at Petrela village.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • All Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch No meals included
  • Alcoholic beverages No drinks included
  • Optional meal at Fustanella Farm between 15 - 20 euro per person
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What To Expect

Elbasan Castle

Elbasan is a historic city placed at the heart of Albania, home to the Summer Day festivities, a pagan feast holiday celebrating the end of winter and the start of summer. Upon arriving to Elbasan, you’ll be visiting the city Castle. Inside the castle you’ll visit the Saint Mary’s Church (Byzantine era church and the King’s Mosque, built during the Ottoman era on 15th century.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary's Church

In the middle of the city’s castle, you’ll visit the Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church. The church was built between 15th – 16th centuries. It was built entirely in stone carved in the shape of a cross, which can still be seen today. After a fire in 1819 the church was rebuilt in 1830 on the original foundations. It has been an important cultural center for the Albanian language especially during the end of 19th century. The church building served as the first Albanian school of Elbasan in modern times, which opened in 1909. Because it had served as a school it was granted the status of cultural monument and was spared from the massive destructions of churches and mosques during communism regime in 1968.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Mosque

Another jewel inside the castle, a testament of harmony between religions in Albania is the Architectural monument, Kings Mosque. A stone carved building with a wooden roof and a prayer hall in the middle and portico in the front, typical for the mosques of the 15th century. During communism regime the mosques tower was destroyed. The main building was spared to be used for other purposes. The mosque was restored in 2013 and is now open to the community for daily prayer. Must note that if prayer is in session, we have to postpone the visit inside until the prayer is finished.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Bezistan

Leaving the castle in the city center you’ll visit one the oldest basilica ruins discovered in Albania, with a beautifully preserved mosaic, - Basilica of Bezystan around 1400-1500 years old.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Muzeu Etnografik

Closing the Elbasan tour, you’ll visit the Ethnographic Museum of Elbasan (18th century two-story house) full of folkloric jewels, showing the way Albanians used to leave through history.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fustanella Farm

You'll have the option to try some of the best traditional meals of Petrela region, in Fustanella Farm, a family restaurant. We recommend you order a mix of (meze) to get the most of the flavors the restaurant has to offer.*Pease note! - Stopping to eat at Fustanella Farm is an optional experience, suggested to maximize the experience through food tasting of traditional cuisine. This is NOT included in the tour cost and is not an obligatory stop.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Petrela Castle

Petrela (Petrela) Castle, (estimated 1700 years old) After a 30-minute drive and a short hike through a steep hill we’ll find Petrela Castle, strategically built during the late antiquity period 3rd – 4th century and reconstructed on the 6th century by Roman Emperor Justinian the First. The castle is located outside of Tirana (Albanian Capital). Its positioned on top of a hill with two watch towers, with 360-degree view point. Later during the 15th century, before the invasion of Albania by the Ottomans it was used as part of the defensive chain of castles that communicated early warning signals through fire and smoke with the central Castle of Kruja. On the top of the castle, you’ll be enjoying a fantastic view of the valley below, with the option while holding a glass of local wine from the bar integrated inside the castle. In Petrela you’ll also have a chance to enjoy local traditional cuisine in a family owned, traditional restaurant.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Car & Driver Tour of Elbasan City and Petrela Castle?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Car & Driver Tour of Elbasan City and Petrela Castle?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • All Taxes.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Fuel surcharge.
  • Dedicated Driver (Not Guide).
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. No meals included.
  • Alcoholic beverages. No drinks included.
  • Optional meal at Fustanella Farm between 15 - 20 euro per person.
  • Entry tickets in museums' sites.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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Accessibility information for the Private Car & Driver Tour of Elbasan City and Petrela Castle is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Car & Driver Tour of Elbasan City and Petrela Castle will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • All Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Dedicated Driver (Not Guide)
  • LunchNo meals included
  • Alcoholic beveragesNo drinks included
  • Optional meal at Fustanella Farm between 15 - 20 euro per person
  • Entry tickets in museums' sites

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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