From Tirana/Durres: Gjirokastra UNESCO Old Town & Ardenica Hill

12 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +12Tirana, Albania

Free cancellation

• Enjoy a full-day cultural escape from Tirana or Durres with comfortable round-trip AC transfers and scenic countryside views along the way.

• Travel with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide who shares stories about Albania’s history, architecture, and local traditions throughout the journey.

• Explore Gjirokastra’s historic Old Bazaar, wander through its stone streets, and visit the hilltop Gjirokastra Castle for panoramic views over the valley.

• Stop at Ardenica Monastery, a peaceful hilltop monastery surrounded by forests, where you can admire centuries-old frescoes and enjoy a relaxing coffee break.

• Choose a pickup option that works best for you, including hotel pickup from Tirana or meeting points in Durres.

Enjoy a full-day cultural escape from Tirana or Durres with comfortable round-trip AC transfers and scenic countryside views along the way.
Travel with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide who shares stories about Albania’s history, architecture, and local traditions throughout the journey.
Explore Gjirokastra’s historic Old Bazaar, wander through its stone streets, and visit the hilltop Gjirokastra Castle for panoramic views over the valley.
Stop at Ardenica Monastery, a peaceful hilltop monastery surrounded by forests, where you can admire centuries-old frescoes and enjoy a relaxing coffee break.
Choose a pickup option that works best for you, including hotel pickup from Tirana or meeting points in Durres.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tirana (based on the option selected)
Meeting-point pickup from Durres (based on the option selected)
Air-conditioned round-trip transportation
English-speaking tour guide
Full-day tour of Gjirokastra Old Town and Ardenica Monastery
Entry tickets to Gjirokastra Castle
Entry tickets to Ardenica Monastery

Not included

Food and beverages
Entry ticket to Skenduli House (€2 per person, optional)

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Good to know

Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring cobbled streets, the castle, and the monastery.
Carry a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses, as much of the tour is outdoors.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside Gjirokastra Castle, Ardenica Monastery, and other heritage sites.
Do not touch historical artifacts or climb on structures within the castle or monastery.
Littering is not allowed; please dispose of any trash responsibly at designated areas.
Pets are not permitted on the tour, except service animals.