4 Day Trips in Gjirokaster to Build a Day Around

1.Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 6 hours · from $69Our pick

Explore Gjirokastra Castle, its Cold War tunnel, Skenduli House, and the Blue Eye on a guided day trip from Saranda.

“We really enjoyed our trip with Marcia - we couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable and passionate local guide. Marcia provided us with an overall history of Albania and answered all questions asked of her with ease. Particular highlights were the stories from the cold war tunnel, the beautiful Gjirokastra bazaar and, of course, the Blue Eye.”

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2.1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44Best value

Explore the Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, two castles, and a Byzantine monastery on a small-group day tour from Saranda.

“Good value trip with friendly guide who gave a little information about each place we visited. Just the right balance of time allocated. Perhaps 30 minutes extra in Gjirokaster but still enough time to visit the castle, have some lunch and grab a souvenir.”

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3.Full-Day Trip to the UNESCO-Listed Gjirokastra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $129

Review of a full-day Tirana trip to UNESCO-listed Gjirokastra, with castle views, historic homes, local food, and practical booking advice.

“Today was so informative - my guide answered all my questions and was so patient while I took tonnes of pictures The restaurant suggestion and the meal suggestion was amazing Great day that I would recommend to everyone”

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4.Private Day Trip to Gjirokastra from Tirana w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $178

Explore Gjirokastra from Tirana with a private guide, castle, bazaar, Zekate House, lunch, and the Blue Eye spring.

“Going by car though the courntyside was great but we didn´t see much of Gjirokastra for all tourists”

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