Daily Tour Gjirokaster Castle & Old Bazaar
Places To Be Visited: Gjirokaster, Museum of Arms, Old Bazaar, Ethnographic Museum.
Gjirokaster is a picturesque ottoman-era city that’s why is named as the ‘’stone city’’ of Albania.
Our program is created in such way were you will have an amazing experience visiting the main attractions of Gjirokaster starting from the antique castle which dates since IV-V century, also the old bazar, ethnographic museum, old houses and historical landmark such as cold war tunnel. We will have the chance to enjoy Gjirokastra’s traditional dishes which will leave you astonished.
•Cultural •Historical •Sightseeing •Old Pazar •Traditional Food •Unesco Site
This tour can be offer privately and in different languages. Click here and send your request!
Tirane-Gjirokastër Castle–Old Bazaar
Gjirokaster Old City, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate".
Meeting point: Mother Tereza Square
Duration: Daily (9-10 hours, approx. 476 km round trip)
Return Detail: Return to original meeting point.
*(You must be at the meeting point 15-20 min before departure)*
Recognition of Driver/Guide by badge or flag with our company logo.
Itinerary:
-06:30 Departure from Tirana to Gjirokastër.
-Stop in Tepelene for coffee break (approx. 20 min)
-Arrival in Gjirokastra, where we are going to visit the biggest Castle in Albania.
- Tour and visit at the Museum of arms inside the castle. (approx. 35 min)
-Walking along the Old Stone Bazaar.
-Visit at Ethnographic Museum the family house of Enver Hoxha.
-Lunch Break on traditional Restaurant, where you will enjoy some of the most delicious dishes such as: “Qifqi”, “Pasha Qofte”, etc.
-Free Stay with Guide Instructions
-Return in Tirana.
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Accessibility:
Walking
By bus
Not for wheelchair
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
-Confirmation will be received at time of booking
-Infants must sit on laps
-Not wheelchair accessible
-Children must be accompanied by an adult
-A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
-Hotel pick up/drop off (Tirana Small Ring 1-4 Pax-10 Euro/taxi in total for both ways, Tirana Big Ring 1-4 Pax/taxi-17 Euro in total for both ways)
-No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
-This tour/activity will have a minimum of 6 travelers.
-This tour is offered in English; every other language can be offered on request.
-Tips are welcomed and much appreciated.
-Entry/Admission to certain museums is subject to availability. (Contact us for more information).
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation policy:
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Transport with a/c vehicle
- English Speaking Guide
- Entry/Admission - Gjirokastra Bazaar
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide/driver
- Optional activity costs
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
- Entry/Admission - Gjirokaster Castle
- Entry/Admission - Ethnographic Museum
- Traditional Lunch (Extra €15)