Tirana to Gjirokaster

Discover Albania’s history and coastline on this private 3-day archaeology, castles and beaches tour from Tirana. Skip self-drive and focus on the sights from a private air-conditioned vehicle as your driver-guide provides commentary. Explore the ancient ruins at Apollonia and Butrint, delve into castles and coastal towns such as Saranda and enjoy pitstops at Albanian Riviera beaches and villages. Opt for a tour that lets you choose your own hotels or upgrade to one with 4-star hotel accommodation included.

This 8-day tour program is designed to offer a combination of best historical UNESCO sites such as Berat, Gjirokastra and Butrint with traditions, local culture and culinary wonders. This tour of Albania takes you through some of the most beautiful national parks. During these eight days, you will be able to visit some medieval splendour cities such as Kruja, Berat and Gjirokaster and spectacular land and seascapes of Albania.

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Explore Albania’s wild northern mountains on this 5-day tour through Theth and Valbona. Take a scenic ferry ride across Lake Koman and go on a kayaking tour. Explore Valbona National Park and enjoy local meals. Hike to Theth with a horse caravan for your luggage. Spend time in Theth before continuing on to Shkoder. Stay in local guest houses along the way.

This 7 day tour aims to present Albanian cities/sites and objects, which fall under UNESCO protection. Albania counts several cities and objects that are part of our cultural heritage, so the value of this particular tour is of great cultural and archaeological importance. During the 7 day tour, you will explore the fabulous town of Berat (known as the city of the THOUSAND AND ONE WINDOWS), and Gjirokastra, the stone town that still fanatically fosters the tradition and culture of the country. You will also explore the ancient city of Butrint, which was proclaimed a museum in 1961, and in 1992 entered under the protection of UNESCO; The Blue Eye Natural Park; the fascinating old village of Qeparo, and enjoy free time on the lovely Himara beaches. Further on, you visit Përmet (known as the City of Roses), and we'll pass by Tepelena, with a visit of Ali Pasha Tepelena Castle.

During this Private Tour you will be available to comfortably visit all the Highlights of Saranda, Gjirokastra and "Syri i Kalter" combines with some local stories and good suggestions for delicious local food.

Get an in-depth exploration of the stone city of Gjirokastra on this full-day tour. In the company of a guide, travel in a private vehicle throughout Gjirokastra and learn about its history. Visit Gjirokastra Castle, the medieval bazaar, the Museum of Weapons, the fortress, and more. Hear stories about the communist dictator Enver Hoxha and the writer Ismail Kadare, who both had roots in Gjirokastra.

This comprehensive four-day tour takes you to some of the most important cultural locations in Albania. After a tour of the capital city of Tirana, set off to discover the lore and history of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Berat, Gjirokastra, Saranda, and Butrint, visiting landmarks such as museums, castles, and national parks along the way.

During this tour, everyone will have the experience to comfortably visit the Museum City of Tirana. The tour combines the Historic Sites, Cultural Heritage and part from everyday local living life.

One of our English speaking drivers will pick you directly at your hotel or in any other place in Tirana that you’ll require during the booking. Your driver will be at your disposal throughout the whole day to answer any questions you may have and help you enjoy the best day tour possible. During the trip you will stop for a break to the Water Spring of Tepelena. Walk down the narrow, cobbled streets of the town's medieval Old Bazaar famous that is for its Ottoman-style houses. Watch women working with wood and silver. Gain the unique experience of visiting the locals in their own homes and being treated to traditional, stone-ground coffee as well as 'Mountain Tea'. Visit the Gjirokastra Castle and the historic Skenduli House that was built in 1700 in the Ottoman style. Taste regional food cooked by locals if you want to. The daily tour will be customised to ensure that it matches your interests.

Gjirokastra is known as “The Stone City”, part of UNESCO World heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old town is famous for being a well-preserved Ottoman style town, with its fortress overlooking the entire city, the old houses lean against the slopes of the hills with their beautiful old wooden facades. Being the birthplace of the Nobel-laurate writer Ismail Kadare and also of the notorious communist leader Enver Hoxha, the city is intriguing and controversial as it preserves well all phases of history. In this short tour you will have the opportunity to discover some of the magic of the city by visiting the medieval Old Bazaar and the highlight of the city the Argjiro Castle.

Seeing all of southern Albania’s best bits can be tricky on limited time. This seven-day tour offers a comprehensive sightseeing itinerary across the region and ticks off must-sees including Gjirokastër Castle, the Blue Eye spring, and Phoenice Archaeological Park. Receive personalized attention from your private guide throughout and avoid hidden costs with meals and accommodation included as per itinerary.

Albania is one of Europe’s less explored gems, waiting to be discovered. During this 8 days / 7 nights guided tour you will visit the highlights of the country, learning about its history and traditions. Immerse yourself in the lively capital Tirana, being surrounded by mountains in Shkoder, explore three UNESCO sites Butrint, Berat and Gjirokastra, admire the Albanian Riviera, ancient archaeological sites & national parks, on a holiday in Albania.

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”

his 5 Days Tour of South Albania is a combined and well-balanced tour in between Hiking, Albanian Riviera, visits UNESCO sites and knowing more about the culture and local lifestyle by different visits in the local families and beeing their guests. This moderate difficulty tour requires a good level of fitness and is a combination of walking and riding along the Riviera, deeper in South or between cities. We invite you to become a modern Lord Bayron visiting the places and write your personal “Child Harold” Poem!

The dramatic mountain scenery, untouched beaches and crystal clear lakes of Albania and Macedonia are in a big contrast to their lack of economic prosperity. Small, unknown and hidden in the heart of the Balkans, Macedonia and Albania offer visitors a unique blend of natural wonders, traditions, culture and hospitable people. Virgin beaches, mountains and lakes, churches and chapels, remains of ancient civilizations, breathtaking gorges and diverse wildlife are all available now to tour its willing to enjoy this round trip in two of the European countries.

In this 12 days Program, we will introduce you to the gems of Albania. You will visit archaeological sites, castles, old towns, and national parks; you’ll do hiking in the mountains, enjoy sandy beaches and tasty food. This tour will cover the northern and southern Albania. This tour is for people who are interested in learning about Albanian roots & attractions; its history, lively beaches, breathtaking nature, and incredible places. This tour covers all the regions in Albania and a bit of Kosovo. We have tried, to bring to you some of the most interesting parts of Albania and Kosovo. Albanian people are known for their hospitality and kindness. You will have the chance of living at guesthouses with locals and they will share with you their experiences and ancient stories. You will get an incredible experience.

See the best of Albanian in a 6-day tour. This tour will take you to amazing UNESCO sites like Berat,Gjirokaster, Butrint where you will learn more about the history and architecture of these places. Explore great natural parks like Bogova Waterfall and Osum Canyons. Eat local food and experience a wine tasting tour in a small scenic village. Drive through the Albanian Coast, enjoy the spectacular views, visit an old village build on a cliff, and then if it will be warm swim in the crystal waters of the Ionian sea

This tour is perfect for those who are interested in discovering the most famous castles national parks, archeological sites, and a lot of free time in the amazing beaches of Albanian Riviera in 6 days/5 overnights. You will visit 5 ancient Castles (2 of them protected by UNESCO), 2 archeological sites one national park and a lot of exotic beaches, the Adriatic and Ionian seaside, taste traditional meals and sightseeing in old towns.

Do you plan traveling to Tirana? You shouldn’t miss a well organised trip from Tirana to southern Albania. With this tour you will have the opportunity to visit Vlora, ​​Butrint, Saranda and Gjirokaster. Each one of the selected spots has its own characteristics and will tell you all about albanian culture, folklore, history and nature. Enjoy it!

Experience Albanian culinary tradition and Unesco heritage cultural sites. Most people would not know much but between the all-natural, delicious food, ancient cities bursting with legends and people with unique personalities, falling in love with Albania is assured. On this rustic tour, you’ll cook, eat and drink with old ladies in the countryside, explore thousand-year-old cities like Berat, Gjirokaster and the Archaeological park of Butrint (all Unesco World Heritage sites), and discover the untouched nature of the South. HIGHLIGHTS – The narrow alleys and castle of the city of “a thousand windows” of Berat – Durrës’s City Walls, street – art and the Venetian Tower – The Albania Riviera – The Bazaar built of stone of Gjirokastra – A hypnotic spring and a coffee break in the middle of waterfalls – A stroll through Albanian history in Butrint and Lekursi Castle – The fresh seafood in the Southern Coast and mind-relaxing sight in Llogara National Park

Albanians consider religious tolerance to be a fundamental value, one more deeply rooted in the Albanian tradition and its civic and moral values than experienced as a social practice, conviction or policy, that relies upon knowledge of different religions and acceptance of religious differences.

Explore Albania in an unique way and experience it through our professional guides who are also actively engaged in scientific research in Albania.

This fourteen-day tour program is tailored to offer its participants the best combination of historical sites of Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and N. Macedonia with some of the most important national parks and tourist attractions of these four Balkan countries.