Full-Day Gjirokaster Tour with Tepelenë Fortress and Old Bazaar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the stunning architecture of the Tepelene fortress
• 02 Shop for souvenirs from the Pass of the Bazaar
• 03 Explore Gjirokaster's Old Town and its historic stone architecture
• 04 Visit Skenduli House and the Castle of Princess Argyro

Explore the Tepelene fortress, built by Ali Pasha Tepelena and visited by many notable people of the time, among them the British poet Lord Byron. Continue to Gjirokaster, set in a valley between the wide mountains and the Drino River valley, and see the "Pass of the Bazaar," as the locals call it - the heart of the old town, filled with art, crafts, handmade souvenir shops, and lovely little taverns and restaurants.

Explore the Tepelene fortress, built by Ali Pasha Tepelena and visited by many notable people of the time, among them the British poet Lord Byron.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Gjirokaster, Tepelenë

Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tepelene Fortress and Gjirokaster Old Town

• Meet your tour guide.
• Depart from the pier, hotel, or your specified meeting place and travel to the town of Tepelenë.
• Enjoy a coffee break along the way, just before reaching Tepelenë.
• Visit the fortress of Ali Pasha Tepelena.
• Continue towards Gjirokaster and visit the Old Town, the Pass of the Bazaar, Skenduli House, and the most dominant and strategic point, the Castle of Princess Argyro. A local tavern will make you even happier after you have tried local food and drinks.
• In the late afternoon, head back to the pier or your specified place.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a very comfortable air-conditioned car, minivan, or van
• Professional, licensed and certified tourist guide/driver
• Hotel or pier pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees wherever needed
• Meals and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

• Museums are closed on Mondays, except for any specific agreement made in advance for visits by big groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or for wheelchair users due to the hilly terrain.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel, port, airport, or other specified meeting place in Gjirokaster, Albania

Tour start

Gjirokaster, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.