Gjirokaster - Day Tour by ADRIATIK TOURS LLC

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11 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

The city of Gjirokastra is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most attractive tourist sites of the country. Perched on the eastern side of the Wide Mountain (Mali i Gjërë), the city began as a fourth century castle, which is today the greatest castle in the whole country. Inside the fortress is the Museum of Weapons, where weapons of different periods up until the Second World War are displayed. Gjirokastra is known as “The City of Stone”

What's Included

Transport with a/c vehicle
Entrance fees to the Gjirokastra Castle
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Driver/ Guide

Meeting and pickup

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Starting Location at Luxury Adriatik Hotel Durres!

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Itinerary

Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approximately)
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    Gjirokaster Castle

    Gjirokastra (approx. 3-hour drive.) Between the two cities, we will happily stop for a break or a coffee on the way. The main interesting sight is Gjirokastra & Antigonea, is the ancient city. Walking tour for 2 hours straight to Gjirokastra Castle which is one of the largest in Balkans and one of the most magnificent structures.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • Gjirokastra Bazaar (Pass by)

    Built over 500 years ago, the Gjirokastra Bazaar is one of eight oldest districts of Gjirokastër, stretching out long below the castle walls. It remains under continuous reconstruction due to its age and historical significance as a UNESCO national and world heritage site

    Admission ticket free
  • Gjirokaster Mosque (Pass by)

    This mosque is a true testimony of the communist religious ban in Albania. Spared from destruction from its religious importance, the mosque was transformed as a circus training centre only to return to its original setting after the 1990s in the form of a Muslim school.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Cold War Tunnel (Pass by)

    Underground bunker of Enver Hoxha with around 70 rooms built for emergency situations

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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