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Post by rees73 on Nov 5, 2018 13:12:05 GMT
Although I did post this about six months ago ... its worth re-posting ... and I did double check with both places re price and opening hours on Face Book last week ;-)
Dajti Ekspres Cable car
Take the blue bus (40 lek) for about 20 mins, then walk uphill 5 minutes to the cable car terminus. It’s The “Porcelan” bus that goes towards "Linzë", which is blue and departs from the Tower Clock (Sahati), in the centre of Tirana near Skenderbeg square mosque. The lower station of Dajti Ekspres is a 5 minute uphill walk from the last bus stop (Teleferiku). Alternatively, visitors may get off the bus at I.K.V and take the Dajti Ekspres minibus which is stationed 10 metres behind the I.K.V stop
Cable car is 800 lek or €6 return trip. Student Ticket is 5 euro instead of 6 euro
The Dajti Ekspres cable car is Open 9am-7pm everyday in Winter except Tuesdays !!!
Return cable-car (20 minute ride!) is 800 lek or €6 (which is better value)…
There is also a mini-golf course for €10/pp…
Bunk’art 1
The underground nuclear war complex – opened only in 2016
Find the blue bus that goes towards Linzë or use same “Porcelan” bus to mount Dajti cable car station (above)!
Entry is only 500 lek or 700 lek with audio. Or, Bring your own headphones and download their free app to your phone.
Open 9am-4pm everyday except Tuesdays !
There's also a free walking tour of Tirana if anyone is interested www.tiranafreetour.com/ |
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Post by cymroircarn on Nov 5, 2018 13:15:16 GMT
What’s the difference between the two Bunk Art?
Thinking of going to the more Central one if I can and leave my mates in a pub for an hour or so 😂
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Post by manulike on Nov 5, 2018 20:41:51 GMT
What’s the difference between the two Bunk Art? Thinking of going to the more Central one if I can and leave my mates in a pub for an hour or so 😂 Think it depends on the amount of time you have.
BunkArt 1 - 20 minute out of town - is a massive complex of over 100 rooms, that you will struggle to do in less than 2 hours. More like three hours. Its less than 10 minutes walk from there to Mount Dajti cable car ride. The actual 20 minute ride itself is quite spectacular and the birds eye view from the top is supposed to be amazing. Again, you are looking at another 2 to 3 hours. Doing both these in a half day is well worth the effort.
If all you have is 1-2 hours, then the central BunkArt 2 is a lot more informative, better laid out and certainly more condensed. You will miss nothing by only doing this one, other than the Grand scale specticle of the other one.
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Post by Martyn Moses on Nov 6, 2018 8:27:12 GMT
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Post by manulike on Nov 6, 2018 12:54:40 GMT
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Post by prestatyn4457 on Nov 6, 2018 16:55:44 GMT
Many thanks. Some very useful stuff as usual |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 19:37:19 GMT
Survey in and completed. No flight numbers or airlines needed. Just destinations and the name of my hotel.
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Post by cymroircarn on Nov 6, 2018 19:47:48 GMT
Survey in and completed. No flight numbers or airlines needed. Just destinations and the name of my hotel. Yeah same as usual then. Can’t wait now! |
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Post by manulike on Nov 6, 2018 21:00:36 GMT
Many thanks. Some very useful stuff as usual you might want to supplement some of the info/tips there with this - really worth while read
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 22:46:48 GMT
I’ve got Euros and I’m going to change denominations in to Lek as and when I need it.
I royally messed up in Belgrade with cashpoint charges as it was a high currency (5,000 Dinar a day to cover everything) and was overdrawn by the end! And, in Tbilisi, I let a tout get me in to a cab. He tried to take me for 200 Lari for an airport to hotel run. Thankfully the doorman took my side. All experience!
If anyone is on O2 then there’s a bolt on which allows coverage for £4.99 a day. Handy if you’re using maps to get somewhere.
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Post by manulike on Nov 6, 2018 23:04:40 GMT
I’ve got Euros and I’m going to change denominations in to Lek as and when I need it. I royally messed up in Belgrade with cashpoint charges as it was a high currency (5,000 Dinar a day to cover everything) and was overdrawn by the end! And, in Tbilisi, I let a tout get me in to a cab. He tried to take me for 200 Lari for an airport to hotel run. Thankfully the doorman took my side. All experience! If anyone is on O2 then there’s a bolt on which allows coverage for £4.99 a day. Handy if you’re using maps to get somewhere. Avoid cashpoint charges with pre-loaded cards such as Starling / Monzo / Revolt. My Starling Card arrived 2 days after ordering it!
MAPS.ME App is superb and works offline seamlessly, including vocal guide.
Google Translate App will allow you to download Albanian (as well as Italian and Greek) and use off line translator
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Post by Gary Williams on Nov 7, 2018 0:16:17 GMT
I’ve got Euros and I’m going to change denominations in to Lek as and when I need it. I royally messed up in Belgrade with cashpoint charges as it was a high currency (5,000 Dinar a day to cover everything) and was overdrawn by the end! And, in Tbilisi, I let a tout get me in to a cab. He tried to take me for 200 Lari for an airport to hotel run. Thankfully the doorman took my side. All experience! If anyone is on O2 then there’s a bolt on which allows coverage for £4.99 a day. Handy if you’re using maps to get somewhere. Avoid cashpoint charges with pre-loaded cards such as Starling / Monzo / Revolt. My Starling Card arrived 2 days after ordering it!
MAPS.ME App is superb and works offline seamlessly, including vocal guide.
Google Translate App will allow you to download Albanian (as well as Italian and Greek) and use off line translator
Sorry to correct you mate as your normally on the money But Starling is A Uk registered online bank with a full debit card as you said no fees full conversion no handling percentage etc but bonus your deposits full protected by FCA upto maximum |
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Post by TheWelshWay on Nov 7, 2018 12:19:24 GMT
Anyone know of any day trips or towns worth visiting close to Tirana? Fancy doing a bit of exploring on the Monday free day.
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Post by superunknown on Nov 7, 2018 12:44:54 GMT
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Post by Martyn Moses on Nov 7, 2018 12:45:25 GMT
Anyone know of any day trips or towns worth visiting close to Tirana? Fancy doing a bit of exploring on the Monday free day. We are planning on getting the bus to go up the cable car on the Monday and take in the views and a few drinks in the rotating 360 degrees bar dajtiekspres.com/v1/ |
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Post by rees73 on Nov 7, 2018 13:17:32 GMT
Anyone know of any day trips or towns worth visiting close to Tirana? Fancy doing a bit of exploring on the Monday free day. Have a look at Kruja and Berat which are where I will be going for a few days. Both easy to get to by bus from Tirana. |
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Post by manulike on Nov 7, 2018 13:29:17 GMT
Anyone know of any day trips or towns worth visiting close to Tirana? Fancy doing a bit of exploring on the Monday free day. We are planning on getting the bus to go up the cable car on the Monday and take in the views and a few drinks in the rotating 360 degrees bar dajtiekspres.com/v1/I agree that a great half day out is combining Mount Dajti cable car with the the nearby BunkArt.
Kruje sounds like another decent option for a half day, as its only 45-50 minutes away.
From my reading, Berat is certainly worth considering, but most people recommend staying there overnight. Not only as its a 3-hour ride away from Tirana, but that is is especially attractive a night. Berat is only 1.5 hours away from Elbasan, so could possibly be done in combination with the match?
For public transport, this is a decent site:
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2018 13:44:49 GMT
I see recommendations including no ice in drinks and even cleaning your teeth with tap water such is the poor quality of what comes out! I was planning on showering at some point...
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Post by rees73 on Nov 7, 2018 14:13:21 GMT
We are planning on getting the bus to go up the cable car on the Monday and take in the views and a few drinks in the rotating 360 degrees bar dajtiekspres.com/v1/I agree that a great half day out is combining Mount Dajti cable car with the the nearby BunkArt.
Kruje sounds like another decent option for a half day, as its only 45-50 minutes away.
From my reading, Berat is certainly worth considering, but most people recommend staying there overnight. Not only as its a 3-hour ride away from Tirana, but that is is especially attractive a night. Berat is only 1.5 hours away from Elbasan, so could possibly be done in combination with the match?
For public transport, this is a decent site:
I'm off to Berat on the Wednesday, staying in Elbasan on the Tuesday night after the game. Definitely looks worth at least a night there. Staying in Kruja on the Thursday night as it's close to the airport for my flight back on Friday. Going to see a bit of Albania which will hopefully give me a good feel for the country. Love to do more but not possible in such a short space of time. |
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Nov 7, 2018 21:04:03 GMT
I agree that a great half day out is combining Mount Dajti cable car with the the nearby BunkArt.
Kruje sounds like another decent option for a half day, as its only 45-50 minutes away.
From my reading, Berat is certainly worth considering, but most people recommend staying there overnight. Not only as its a 3-hour ride away from Tirana, but that is is especially attractive a night. Berat is only 1.5 hours away from Elbasan, so could possibly be done in combination with the match?
For public transport, this is a decent site:
I'm off to Berat on the Wednesday, staying in Elbasan on the Tuesday night after the game. Definitely looks worth at least a night there. Staying in Kruja on the Thursday night as it's close to the airport for my flight back on Friday. Going to see a bit of Albania which will hopefully give me a good feel for the country. Love to do more but not possible in such a short space of time. You have great life and an understanding boss lol |
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Post by latchyrhos on Nov 7, 2018 21:22:43 GMT
FSF Guide excellent as usual, big thanks to them for their efforts.
Do we know if we'll be allowed in early to put flags up and come back out again? As we did in Belgrade.
We have a Starling card too used it for the 1st time in Denmark saves quite a bit on bank charges, trouble is you actually realise exactly how much you spend on these trips! Brilliant card tho.
Definitely going to Mount Dajti on the Monday. Cant wait for this one.
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Post by manulike on Nov 7, 2018 21:58:14 GMT
FSF Guide excellent as usual, big thanks to them for their efforts. Do we know if we'll be allowed in early to put flags up and come back out again? As we did in Belgrade. We have a Starling card too used it for the 1st time in Denmark saves quite a bit on bank charges, trouble is you actually realise exactly how much you spend on these trips! Brilliant card tho. Definitely going to Mount Dajti on the Monday. Cant wait for this one. Yes. That's a nice feature on the card. You get a text message within seconds telling you what you spent in local currency as well as ££
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Post by rees73 on Nov 7, 2018 22:21:44 GMT
I'm off to Berat on the Wednesday, staying in Elbasan on the Tuesday night after the game. Definitely looks worth at least a night there. Staying in Kruja on the Thursday night as it's close to the airport for my flight back on Friday. Going to see a bit of Albania which will hopefully give me a good feel for the country. Love to do more but not possible in such a short space of time. You have great life and an understanding boss lol I'm actually changing job. Finish my current job on Friday and start a new one in Belfast on Monday. There for four days then six days off to go to Wales and then Albania Told them when I was offered the job and they didn't mind so I'm not complaining. That's the public sector for you. |
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Nov 7, 2018 22:43:55 GMT
Sooner the draw made the better
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Post by manulike on Nov 7, 2018 22:53:23 GMT
Sooner the draw made the better Its your Irish mates who are responsible for the draw... Are you going there for it?
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Nov 7, 2018 23:11:52 GMT
Are they? Whatever the answer will be ...... nope I won't be going...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 8:59:33 GMT
Looks like it's the standard European plug adaptor for Albania if anyone was wondering.
Four countries visited this year (Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Albania) which is a peoffrey record.
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Post by cymroircarn on Nov 8, 2018 9:21:27 GMT
Looks like it's the standard European plug adaptor for Albania if anyone was wondering. Four countries visited this year (Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Albania) which is a peoffrey record. Do England and Wales not count? 😉 |
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Post by superunknown on Nov 8, 2018 9:48:54 GMT
I've seen the FSF say that the best bank to use to avoid charges is the Banque Societie General as it's 350lek compared to the usual 700lek. Are the charges for these still negated with the Monzo/Starling cards? Don't mind paying it like as it's only like a £2.50 just wondering if they are.
Can't recommend the Monzo/Starling enough though. Ideal for anyone doing even one Wales away.
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Post by grifftinfoilhat on Nov 8, 2018 10:20:55 GMT
I've seen the FSF say that the best bank to use to avoid charges is the Banque Societie General as it's 350lek compared to the usual 700lek. Are the charges for these still negated with the Monzo/Starling cards? Don't mind paying it like as it's only like a £2.50 just wondering if they are. Can't recommend the Monzo/Starling enough though. Ideal for anyone doing even one Wales away. I think there's no escape from these charges, but using starling or monzo will avoid further charges from your bank. |
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