Excursion to Gjirokastër

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

Excursion to Gjirokastër

At 9 am, we will meet at Tea Tours & Bookstore Toena and board the vehicle for our journey to Gjirokastra, approximately one hour from Saranda.

Upon arrival, we will begin a guided tour of this UNESCO-protected area, focusing on its Ottoman history. Our first stop will be the Caste of Gjirokastra, followed by a visit to the Ethnographic Museum, which replicates interiors of 19th-century houses. We will also visit The House of Zakat and Scaly, the oldest house in the city.

Next, we will explore the museum house of Ismail Kadare before having some free time to further discover the city and have lunch.

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