From Tirana/Durres: Gjirokastra UNESCO city & Ardenica

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Starts
Tirana
Duration
10 Hrs.
Languages
English
Admission
Printed voucher

Description

Set off on a captivating day trip from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to explore the UNESCO-listed city of Gjirokastra and the enchanting Blue Eye spring in Albania. Your journey begins with a comfortable, air-conditioned ride as your English-speaking guide shares fascinating insights about the region’s history and culture.

Upon arrival in Gjirokastra, you’ll be immersed in the city’s Ottoman-era charm, wandering through its famous stone houses and lively old bazaar. Enjoy a guided introduction to this World Heritage Site, then take your time to explore the cobbled streets, shop for handmade crafts, or visit a local museum at your own pace.

After discovering Gjirokastra, the adventure continues to the Blue Eye, a mesmerizing natural spring surrounded by lush greenery. Marvel at the crystal-clear waters and tranquil atmosphere, with the opportunity to stroll around or dip your feet into the refreshingly cool spring.

Throughout the tour, you’ll benefit from convenient hotel or meeting point pick-up and drop-off, as well as road taxes included for a seamless experience. Meals and the train transfer at Blue Eye are not included, so you can choose where and when to eat during your free time.

This full-day excursion lasts approximately ten hours and is suitable for travelers with a basic level of fitness. Secure your spot now to experience the best of Albania’s cultural heritage and natural beauty in one unforgettable day.

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Included

Air-conditioned transportation
English speaking tour guide
Hotel or meeting point pick-up and drop-off from TIRANA CITY
Pick up and drop-off from DURRES/GOLEM (meeting points)
Road Taxes

Destinations

Tirana County - region in AlbaniaTirana

Map

Attractions

Skënduli House

Options

Departure from Golem
Choose this option for pick up from Golem area ( At meteor roundabout )
Departure from Durres city
Choose this option for pick up from Durres city
Departure from Tirana city

Good to know

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 (1–8 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. At Blue Eye you can walk 20 minutes one way PICK UP/DROP-OFF FROM DURRES AND GOLEM IS INCLUDED

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