From Tirana: Full-Day Tour to Gjirokastra
ID: GYG132021-196470
Category:
Country: Albania
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore Gjirokastra on this day tour from Tirana. Visit this magical hillside town, immerse yourself in local life, and meet local people.
Begin your day tour with a transfer from Tirana. Once there, visit the medieval bazaar and the Ottoman-style houses in the old part of the town. Witness artisan women making handmade doilies, carving wood or silver and other guild shops in the narrow cobbled stone streets of this suburb. While visiting people in their homes, traditional coffee (ground in stone) and mountain tea will be served.
You will also visit Gjirokastra city, the castle and much more. Later, you will have the chance to taste the typical local food cooked by local women. You will also visit the Skenduli House, you'll most likely be shown around by Mr Skenduli himself. The house was built around the year 1700 and has many fascinating features. Later, you will visit the Ethnographic Museum. In the end, you will enjoy free time around the city.
Highlights
- Be introduced to the most fascinating monuments and heritage sites in the city
- Visit Gjirokastra Castle
- Taste coffee ground in a stone pot
- Visit Skenduli house and the Ethnographic Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Comfortable shoes - there will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
Pickup from your hotel. Wait in the lobby area, the driver will be holding a sign with the local partner's name.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
