GJIROKASTËR

Explore Albania’s gorgeous “City of Stone” in this day tour to Gjirokastër, a cobblestone-lined ancient town that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our guide will take you up to the imposing Gjirokastër Castle, where you will have the opportunity to explore Albania’s history from the Bronze Era through the Communist rule of the 20th century. Enjoy panoramic views over the Drin Valley from the castle ramparts and delve deep into Albania’s past as you walk past centuries-old Ottoman-style houses in the center of the town.
Participants will have time to explore the Gjirokastër Bazaar and the old town, where charming and inviting restaurants and bars abound. The city’s rich architectural heritage will introduce visitors to a bygone era where Albania’s merchant class lived in posh, beautiful homes and did trade with neighboring powers. Those interested in folklore and the way people used to live in Gjirokastër can visit its National Museum of Weapons and Ethnographic Museum, housed in a traditional Ottoman mansion.
This tour is perfect for families, groups of friends and individuals interested in a historical tour of Albania that showcases its culture and heritage in an immersive, full-day experience.