9 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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5.Albanian Riviera, Blue Eye & Gjirokaster Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore Tepelene’s cold spring, UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster, and Albania’s Blue Eye on an 11-hour small-group trip from Vlora.

“Despite everything our guide showed us some very nice spots for beautiful pictures.. Excursion taken for the blue eyes lagoon that we have not seen...Auto-translated”

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6.Day Trip to Dhërmi, Llogara & Vlorë

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Explore Vlorë, Llogara Pass, and Dhërmi Beach on a 12-hour Albanian Riviera day trip from Durrës or Golem.

“From start to finish, this tour was beautifully organized. The drive through Llogara National Park was breathtaking, with sweeping mountain views and dramatic landscapes that made the journey itself a highlight. As we descended toward the coast, the scenery shifted to stunning sea views that left me in awe. The absolute highlight of the tour was Dhermi. Its turquoise waters, peaceful atmosphere, and unspoiled coastline made it feel like a true hidden gem. Unlike many popular destinations, it wasn’t crowded, which made it even more special and relaxing. A big compliment goes to our guide, Mikel, whose professionalism and flawless organization made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable....”

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7.Day trip from Saranda : Blue Eye and Gjirokastra

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 6h 30m · from $58

Visit Gjirokastra, the Blue Eye, and Lekursi Castle from Saranda on a small-group day trip with transport and hotel pickup.

“taxi à l'heure et lieu exacte de prise en charge, privé et en excellent état, conduite sécurisante, arrangeant pour chaque visite, pas d'explication sur les lieux car parle très peu l'anglais mais d'une grande gentillesse. Nous recommandons si vous souhaitez faire votre circuit à votre rythme sur place et à un tarif très raisonnable.”

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8.Full Day trip to Stone City of Gjirokastra & Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $138

Review of Tirana’s full-day Gjirokastra and Blue Eye tour, with castle sights, bazaar walks, costs, timing, guide tips, and booking advice.

“Gjenc was fantastic - very attentive and helpful. Always taking care.to make sure we were comfortable. Great knowledge of this beautiful country.”

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9.Gjirokastra, Full Day Trip from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $289

Explore Gjirokastra from Tirana with hotel pickup, a guide, castle visits, Ottoman homes, and a UNESCO-listed old town in one day.

“Without our tourist guide,Adam Picaku, Gjirokastra wouldn't be the same for us,because he knew everything we should know about this amazing place.”

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