One Day Tour: Tirana – Gjirokastër – Tirana

Duration: Full Day (Approx. 10–12 hours)
Departure: 07:00 AM from your hotel in Tirana
Transportation: Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle (Luxury VW ID.4 Pro – 2025)
Languages: English 🇬🇧, Swedish 🇸🇪, French 🇫🇷

Tour Overview

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage City of Gjirokastër, known as the “City of Stone,” with its centuries-old architecture, cobblestone streets, and breathtaking views over the Drino Valley. This full-day journey from Tirana takes you through the heart of southern Albania, offering scenic landscapes, historical landmarks, and cultural insights.

Itinerary

07:00 – Departure from Tirana
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel. Enjoy a scenic drive through central and southern Albania, passing lush valleys and charming villages.

09:30 – Coffee Break in Tepelenë
Short stop near the town of Tepelenë, birthplace of Ali Pasha Tepelena – the famous Ottoman ruler.

11:00 – Arrival in Gjirokastër
Start your walking tour of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

11:30 – Visit Gjirokastër Castle
Explore one of the largest castles in the Balkans, with panoramic views and fascinating exhibits of weapons, history, and folklore.

12:30 – Visit the Ethnographic Museum (Enver Hoxha’s Birth House)
Learn about traditional Albanian life and the city’s unique architecture.

13:30 – Traditional Albanian Lunch
Enjoy local cuisine at a family-run restaurant with views over the stone rooftops (optional).

15:00 – Free Time
Wander through the bazaar, shop for handmade souvenirs, and take photos of the beautiful Ottoman houses.

16:00 – Departure from Gjirokastër
Drive back toward Tirana with scenic stops along the way.

19:30 – Arrival in Tirana
Drop-off at your hotel. End of the tour.

Highlights

• UNESCO Heritage City of Gjirokastër

• Gjirokastër Castle

• Ethnographic Museum

• Old Bazaar

• Traditional Lunch

• Scenic drive through Tepelenë and Drino Valley

Tour Includes

• Professional multilingual guide

• Luxury vehicle (VW ID.4 Pro 2025)

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

• Entrance fees to main attractions

• Bottled water during the trip

Not Included: Lunch (optional), personal expenses

The price for the Tirana – Gjirokastër Day Tour is €95 per person.