What to do and see in Gjirokaster County, Gjirokaster County: The Best Day Trips from

Gjirokastra is known as “The Stone City”, part of UNESCO World heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old town is famous for being a well-preserved Ottoman style town, with its fortress overlooking the entire city, the old houses lean against the slopes of the hills with their beautiful old wooden facades. Being the birthplace of the Nobel-laurate writer Ismail Kadare and also of the notorious communist leader Enver Hoxha, the city is intriguing and controversial as it preserves well all phases of history. In this short tour you will have the opportunity to discover some of the magic of the city by visiting the medieval Old Bazaar and the highlight of the city the Argjiro Castle.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

Your private guide will pick you up from Saranda in an air-conditioned mini-van and take you to Gjirokastra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through its network of cobbled streets, visit the castle, and see traditional style houses built 300 hundred years ago.   Archaeologists believe that the site of the castle has been inhabited since the Iron Age with the first fortifications, block-built stone walls - probably being erected from the 5th century. From feudal stronghold, to Ottoman invasion, to Italian colony, the city has known many rulers and has inspired poets, authors and artists alike.  On your way back, you will stop to visit Blue Eye and the Lekuresi Castle.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

One of our English speaking drivers will pick you directly at your hotel or in any other place in Tirana that you’ll require during the booking. Your driver will be at your disposal throughout the whole day to answer any questions you may have and help you enjoy the best day tour possible. During the trip you will stop for a break to the Water Spring of Tepelena. Walk down the narrow, cobbled streets of the town's medieval Old Bazaar famous that is for its Ottoman-style houses. Watch women working with wood and silver. Gain the unique experience of visiting the locals in their own homes and being treated to traditional, stone-ground coffee as well as 'Mountain Tea'. Visit the Gjirokastra Castle and the historic Skenduli House that was built in 1700 in the Ottoman style. Taste regional food cooked by locals if you want to. The daily tour will be customised to ensure that it matches your interests.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions:

Defined by its castle, roads paved with chunky limestone and shale, imposing slate-roofed houses and views out to the Drina Valley, Gjirokastra is a magical hillside town described beautifully by Albania's most famous author, Ismail Kadare (b 1936), in Chronicle in Stone. There has been a settlement here for 2500 years, though these days it's the 600 'monumental' Ottoman-era houses in town that attract visitors. For Albanians, the town is also synonymous with former dictator Enver Hoxha, who was born here and ensured the town was relatively well preserved under his rule, though he is not memorialised in any way here today. The aim of his tour is for you to experience the unique, magical and friendly atmosphere of Gjirokastra, not just to see the most popular tourist attractions,accompanied by our guides that knows all the secrets of the city.

Inclusions: Gjirokastra (approx. 3-hour drive.) Between the two cities, we will happily stop for a break or a coffee on the way, All Fees and Taxes, Ethnographic Museum , Museum of Weapons

Exclusions: Lunch

We give you the opportunity to explore the city of thousand stairs Gjirokastra in combination with Albania’s famous Blue Eye (Syri i kaltër) a water spring and natural phenomenon spring. The Blue Eye is located beneath a small metal balcony that was built so you can get a closer look. This tour is an organized bus tour with a guide in your language.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Expert Local Guide , Hotel pick up , Hotel drop off

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees

Star Tours we make the bigest deddications even for the smallest things ....Star Tours Staff .......

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions:

During the Gjirokaster Full-Day Tour from Tirana, you will have the chance to see the UNESCO heritage city in detail. You will be picked-up from your hotel in Tirana by our guide. Once in Gjirokaster, you will see the highlights of the city, including the Gjirokaster Castle, the Old Bazaar Market, the Cold War Tunnel & the Museum of Weapons. In the afternoon, you can choose to visit Zekate house or Skenduli house to get a unique insight into a traditional Ottoman-style house. Gjirokaster is one of the most beautiful historical towns on Albania, and you will have a full-day tour to explore its highlights. You tour guide can customize the program to meet your interests.

Inclusions: Private transport with a/c vehicle , Hotel pick-up and drop off in Tirana, Entrance fees to the museums described in the itinerary, Private tour guide in Gjirokaster

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Do you plan traveling to Tirana? You shouldn’t miss a well organised trip from Tirana to southern Albania. With this tour you will have the opportunity to visit Vlora, ​​Butrint, Saranda and Gjirokaster. Each one of the selected spots has its own characteristics and will tell you all about albanian culture, folklore, history and nature. Enjoy it!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entry tickets to: Butrint Archaeological Park, Gjirkaster Castle and Museum, Guide, Pick up/Drop off, Attention:To make this tour is required a minimum of 2 persons

Exclusions: Lunch, All not mentioned in ''included''

I am a professional Driver. I speak English,French,Italian,Serbian,Bulgarian and Russian. I own a very good car : Hyundai Grandeur 2015.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: