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From Tirana: Gjirokastra UNESCO old town & Blue Eye

1 day
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Start and end in Tirana
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7 traveler reviews
  • Gjirokastra Castle with lush greenery around.
  • A picturesque cobblestone street with shops and decorations.
  • A charming street in Gjirokastra with shops and people.
  • Aerial view of traditional houses in Gjirokastra.
  • The clock tower at Gjirokastra Castle.
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  • Traditional Albanian room with colorful decorations.
  • Inside an ancient stone building with arches.
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Smart Tour Albania
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Tirana
    Tirana
  • Gjirokastra
    Gjirokastra
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Highlights

  • Drive from Tirana to Gjirokastra
  • Explore Ardenica Monastery
  • Tour Gjirokastra's old bazaar
  • Visit Gjirokastra Castle
  • See Skenduli House in Gjirokastra

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 From Tirana: Gjirokastra UNESCO old town & Ardenica top hill
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Smart Tour Albania

5.0
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Number of tours

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Age Range

2 to 90 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Abdullah
    · June 25th, 2025
    This is a must to do if you are visiting Albania. It is one-day and you will love the breathtaking views of the lake, the mountain and the road. The resturant is a must to try with village organic meat.
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  • Vera
    · May 19th, 2025
    It was great, the tour guide was very helpful in all ways to give our big group the best experience!
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  • Bill
    · May 15th, 2025
    We had a fantastic day trip. Was nice to get up in the mountain.seeing the real beauty of Albania.
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before December 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Smart Tour Albania. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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