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3-Day South Albania Tour: Gjirokastra, Blue Eye, Himara, Riviera & Boat Tour

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana to Gjirokastra

    You'll leave Tirana heading south with your first stop at Peshtura Waterfall, where you can cool off in the turquoise pools and take in the cascading water. From there, it's on to Nivica Canyon viewpoint for those sweeping views down into the deep gorges. Once you reach Gjirokastra, you'll see the Ali Pasha Aqueduct and then take a guided tour through Gjirokastra Castle to get the full history. After that, walk through the Old Bazaar with its narrow streets and local shops, then settle into a traditional guesthouse for the night.

    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Anywhere near Tirana city centre or Airport , 07:30 - 08:00)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Gjirokastra Castle
    • Visit to Ali Pasha Aqueduct
    • Exploration of Old Bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Peshtura Waterfall
    • Visit to Nivica Canyon viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Peshtura Waterfall
    Nivica Canyon
    Gjirokastra Castle
    Ali Pasha Aqueduct
    Gjirokastra Old Bazaar
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  2. Day 2

    Gjirokastra to Himara

    After breakfast you're heading to the Blue Eye, a natural spring where incredibly blue water rises up from underground caverns ringed by forest. You'll have time to photograph it and just take in the sight before driving along the Albanian Riviera, passing through small coastal villages and past dramatic sea cliffs. By afternoon you'll be in Himara, a relaxed beach town where the rest of your day is yours. Hit the waterfront promenade, go for a swim, or grab lunch at one of the seafood restaurants right along the water.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Himara promenade
    • Swimming in the sea
    • Local seafood dining by the water
    Landmarks
    Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër)
    Albanian Riviera
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  3. Day 3

    Himara to Tirana

    Start the morning with a 2-hour boat tour heading along the Himara coast. You'll visit several spots like Pirates' Cave, Pigeons' Cave, Gjipe Beach, and Aquarium Beach, each one only reachable by water. There's time to swim at a few stops and get photos. After the boat tour wraps up, you'll head north and make a scenic stop in Vlora to see where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet. Then it's back to Tirana with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Anywhere near Tirana city centre or Airport , 18:00 - 18:30)

    Included Activities

    • 2-hour boat tour along Himara coast

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic stop in Vlora
    Landmarks
    Pirates' Cave
    Pigeons' Cave
    Gjipe Beach
    Aquarium Beach
    Vlora
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