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UNESCO Day Adventure: Gjirokastër Castle, Old Bazaar & Museum.

By EcoAlbVenture
Free cancellation available
Price is €63 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Starting the day, to go to Gjirokastër is approximately 2.5-3 hours of driving, with a stop in Tepelenë, near the shores of Vjosa River, one of the LAST Wild Rivers in Europe. Even oil goes untouched here. Enjoy a cold drink or a morning coffee before we go again.
Next stop, Gjirokaster Castle (Fortress). Expect breathtaking inside views of the fortress, which is located on the highest point of the Old Town, providing a strategic defence location offering WOW views of the city, mountains and valleys sourrounding it. Exploring the Fortress before going down, in the very centre of the city having the Old Town itself, the bazaar, souvenir shops and anything you need for your emotional and material needs. After adventuring through narrow stone pathways which will eventually lead us to Skenduli House, an 300 year old house & the most authentic, a true cultural museum. Enjoy yourself with a cold drink or a soft meal & relax yourself before driving back to your place of accomodation.

Activity location

  • Gjirokaster Castle
    • Gjirokaster, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gjirokaster Castle
    • Gjirokaster, Albania

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Gjirokaster UNESCO Day Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 06:00-07:30
  • English

Private/Semi-Private Vehicle: 4 person reservations recieve the transport exclusively for themselves.
2-3 person reservation might have guests.
Suv/Saloon: Vehicles comfortable for the trip.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€63.00 x 2 Adults€126.00
Total
Price is €126.00
Until Sat, 16 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Castle Entrance fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Everything not mentioned in the "Included" list.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Gjirokaster Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Travellers will experience the greatness of a 500x57m castle from the XIII century, connected throught history with modern times, the castle is an important landmark in Southern Albania. Enjoy old artillery, tanks and planes from WW1, WW2, and Cold War serving as priceless museum pieces.

Gjirokaster

  • 1h
Explore Gjirokaster’s UNESCO Old Town, fortress & Skenduli House! Walk stone streets, learn history and feel the magic of Albania’s stone city. Have the free time you need to wander around unbothered.

Skenduli House

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Oldest best preserved house, once a home to living humans, today the most special traditional place, endemic to the city.

Location

Activity location

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    Gjirokaster Castle
    • Gjirokaster, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gjirokaster Castle
    • Gjirokaster, Albania

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