6 Things to do Good for Kids in Gjirokaster County That You Shouldn't Miss

Vjosa Explorer is a tour operator that offers local tourist packages and organizes tour guides. The activities are mainly focused on the upper valley of the Vjosa River, which includes the Municipalities of Permet and Kelcyra.

We believe that traveling is the best investment and to make your holidays enjoyable and unforgettable we organize various trips, visits and adventures in the area of Përmet. We organise horse trekking - the most perfect & ecological way to visit the natural and cultural monuments, the characteristic villages, enjoy traditional organic food and meet amazing people for the most enjoyable holiday. We also organize 4x4 tours, rafting, hiking, camping, picnics, lunches or dinners.

If you really want to know the best model of local architecture in 19th century, a visit to Skenduli house is a must. Everything is totally original and is the most authentic building in Gjirokastra. This is the best preserved house in old city of Gjirokastra, more than 300 years old (built in 1823). The owner of the house, Nasip Skenduli, a descendant of the family that originally build the house, is an amazing story teller. He will explain you everything about the house and the preserving process in years. It used to be the original Ethnographic museum during communist time, but now the owners have their house back and keep it open for visitors. What makes this house so special? Its structure shows that this has been the richest houses in Gjirokastra, because it had 9 fireplaces, (more fireplaces more richer the family was); 6 bathrooms, 12 rooms, 44 doors, 64 windows, and 4 hamam (turkish bath). Many rooms are preserved in their original shape and this is amazing.