Excursion to Gjirokastër

Explore the ancient city of Gjirokastër, known as the 'City of Stone', on this excursion from Saranda. Visit the castle and various museums while learning about the history of this area of Albania.

Excursion to Gjirokastër

At 9 am, we'll meet up at Skënderbeu, 67. Then we board the vehicle and travel to Gjirokastra, approximately an hour from Saranda.

Upon arrival, the charm of this ancient fortress city will be evident. We'll embark on a guided tour of this UNESCO-protected area and explore its Ottoman history.

The first stop will be the Caste of Gjirokastra. Next, we will visit the Ethnographic Museum, modeled after 19th-century houses. We'll also see the House of Zakat and Scaly, the oldest house in the city.

Following this, we will explore the museum house of Ismail Kadare before having free time to explore the city and have lunch.

At the end of the tour, we will return to the meeting point after a total of 5 hours.