10-Hour Gjirokastër Sightseeing Tour from Durrës with Castle Entry

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Cold Water Tepelna and its fresh natural-rocky springs
• 02 Offer your prayers at the Bazaar Mosque in Gjirokastër's Old Bazaar
• 03 Explore the Cold War Tunnel and the Museum of Weapons
• 04 Admire the grandeur of the Castle of Gjirokastër

Explore the UNESCO-listed city of Gjirokastër on a full-day tour from Durrës, with visits to its most famous attractions, including Cold Water Tepelna, the Bazaar Mosque, the Cold War Tunnel, and the Castle of Gjirokastër, considered one of the most extraordinary castles in the country. Stroll through the fortress and visit the Museum of Weapons, where arms from different periods up to the Second World War are displayed.

Explore the UNESCO-listed city of Gjirokastër on a full-day tour from Durrës, with visits to its most famous attractions, including Cold Water Tepelna, the Bazaar Mosque, the Cold War Tunnel, and the Castle of Gjirokastër, considered one of the most extraordinary castles in the country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Durres, Gjirokaster, Tepelenë

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Journey to Gjirokastër's Historic Highlights

• Connect with your guide at your Durrës accommodation early in the morning and begin the journey towards Gjirokastër.
• Enjoy a short break at Cold Water Tepelna, an area of natural rocky springs where fresh, clean water flows continuously.
• In the city of Gjirokastër, visit the following tourist sites:

• The Gjirokastër Castle
• The Old Bazaar and Bazaar Mosque
• The Cold War Tunnel
• The Museum of Weapons

• Have a traditional lunch in a family's house (optional).
• Drive back to Durrës to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide
• Private transportation
• Pick-up and drop-off
• Entrance to Gjirokastër Castle
• Entrance to the National Museum of Armaments

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Souvenirs
• Food and drinks

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Durrës, Albania

Tour start

Durrës, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.