GJIROKASTRA DAY TOUR FROM TIRANA OR DURRES

Discover the charm of Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage city known as the "Stone City" of Albania. This daily tour takes you through its cobbled streets, Ottoman -era houses, and the imposing Gjirokastër Castle overlooking the Drino Valley. 07.30 – 08.30 Breakfast at the hotel 08.30 – 11.30 Depart to Gjirokastra (UNESCO HERITAGE SITE) 11.30 – 13.00 Start the walk through the old town of Gjirokastra. Slate-roofed houses, vertiginous streets paved with limestone, and a castle assembled from rock hewn from the surrounding mountains. Albania’s ‘Stone City’ is a silvery beauty that shimmers in the rain. Then we will visit the Castle of Gjirokastra and the old bazaar. Everything is original and is the most authentic, best-preserved building in Gjirokastra 13.00 – 14.

Highlights

• 07:30 — 08.30 Breakfast at the hotel
• 08:30 — 11.30 Depart to Gjirokastra (UNESCO HERITAGE SITE)
• 11:30 — 13.00 Start the walk through the old town of Gjirokastra. Slate-roofed houses, vertiginous
• 13:00 — 14.00 Time for lunch at a local restaurant with traditional local food (optional)
• 14:00 — 15.00 Explore the old town and the bazaar, with its characteristic shops and great opportu
• 15:00 — 18.00 Drive back to your hotel

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