“Gjirokastër – The City of Stone, an Open-Air UNESCO Museum”
Highlights
Group Tour
6 Hours
Easy
Albanian, English, Italian
Description
Gjirokastër, the City of Stone, is a living museum that fascinates with its rich reliefs and lush greenery. This historic city is filled with characteristic and museum-style houses, showcasing the grandeur of traditional architecture. Its rare and impressive castle is one of the largest in the Balkans.
The city is defined by stone and wood, visible in every corner from streets and houses to shops everything is made of stone. Gjirokastër seems to break all the rules of architecture and is perhaps the steepest city in the world, making it truly unique.
Itinerary
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Gjirokastër, the City of Stone
08:30 – Departure from Saranda with an optional stop for a restroom break.
City Tour (approx. 2h 30min) – Starting from Çerçiz Square, the tour includes:
The Historic Bazaar – with a stop by the Pazar Mosque.
Gjirokastër Castle – the city’s most impressive and iconic monument.
A Traditional 18th-Century House – one of the finest examples of architecture and lifestyle of Gjirokastër’s wealthy families.
Free Time – Stroll through the characteristic bazaar, take photos, enjoy a traditional lunch, or visit additional museums of your choice.
Return to Saranda: 17:00
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |
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