From Durres: Gjirokastra Day Trip with Castle entrance Gjirokaster day trip with Castle entrance

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ID: GYG480911-854872
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Country: Albania

Duration: 11:00 hours


Description

Join us in exploring Gjirokastra, a city holding a UNESCO site, famous for its characteristic building style. and home to one of the most beautiful castles in the country.
Join us in exploring a very unique city and one of the favorite tourists' spot in Albania! Gjirokastra is a UNESCO site and its famous for its characteristic building style. It is also home to one of the most beautiful castles in the country, situated on the top hill overlooking the city. And of course, as in every other part of Albania, you will taste the delicious typical food of the area.
We start from the city of Durres and after we arrive in Gjirokaster start to explore the city. The tour continues towards the Castle of this city where you will learn more about history, enjoy architecture and nature.
Afterwards, you will visit one of the best preserved house in the old town, more than 300 years old, to witness how traditional families used to live and the habits they shared in a community living.
At the end of the tour, you will have some free time to explore, to walk through the old bazaar and interact with locals and buy souvenirs and have lunch.
Head back to Durres in the late afternoon, taking time to enjoy the scenic drive and the beautiful countryside along the way.

Highlights

  • Admire a miracle protected by UNESCO.
  • Learn about the history and culture of the city.
  • Discover great souvenirs and interact with locals.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please wait at the entrance of the hotel. Since these are shared tours, the exact timing of your pick-up depends on other bookings as well, and will be confirmed in a separate email the day before the activity takes place.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.