Gjirokastra UNESCO city & Blue Eye - From Tirana/Durres

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Tirana

  Your day begins with a scenic drive from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem to Gjirokastra, which takes about four hours in total. Along the way, your tour guide will share interesting facts and stories about Albania. We’ll also make a short stop to enjoy a coffee, use the restroom, and stretch our legs before continuing the journey.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Gjirokaster

  Upon arrival in Gjirokastra—one of Albania’s most beautiful and historic towns—your guide will introduce you to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture and unique stone houses. Together, we’ll stroll through the charming old bazaar, lined with colorful shops, handmade crafts, and picture-perfect corners.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Gjirokastra Bazaar

  After the guided introduction to the old town, you’ll have free time to experience the “stone city” at your own pace—whether it’s shopping in the bazaar, wandering through the narrow cobbled streets, enjoying lunch, or visiting one of the local museums.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 4
  The Blue Eye

  In the afternoon, we head to the Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër), one of Albania’s most magical natural wonders. This deep spring, surrounded by trees and clear blue water, looks like a giant eye. You’ll have time to walk around, take in the peaceful nature, and maybe dip your feet in the refreshing water, which stays cold all year round! After visiting the Blue Eye, we’ll begin our return trip to Tirana, Durrës, or Golem, ending a day filled with culture, nature, and beautiful views

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• Tirana (Pass by)

  KNOW BEFORE YOU RESERVE: PICK UP: If you select the hotel pick-up option, please note that in some cases, you may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–5 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where our buses cannot easily access IMPORTANT: You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 22:30 and midnight. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check our message. If you’re asleep when we send the info, just check it in the morning to confirm your pick-up time. MOBILE DATA ROAMING: On the tour day, all communication will be via WhatsApp, so please make sure your phone number is linked to WhatsApp and you have mobile data/roaming enabled. FITNESS LEVEL: Participants should have a basic level of fitness to comfortably complete the tour. PICK UP/DROP-OFF FROM DURRES AND GOLEM IS INCLUDED

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old
• Not recommended for travelers with knee problems.

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