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Gjirokastra UNESCO city & Ardenica Monastery - From Tirana/Durres
Tirana, Albania, Europe
$38.29
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Overview
Explore southern Albania in one day! Visit the peaceful Ardenica Monastery and the UNESCO city of Gjirokastra, known for its stone houses, lively bazaar, and rich history
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Gjirokastra UNESCO old town & Ardenica top hill- From Tirana
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- English speaking tour guide
- Road Taxes
- Pick up and drop-off from Tirana
- Air Conditioned transportation to the destination locations
- Pick up and drop-off from Durres or Golem (meeting points)
- Museum / Castle entrance
- Snacks and drinks
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TiranaYour day begins with a scenic drive from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem toward southern Albania. The journey to Gjirokastra takes around four hours in total, offering beautiful countryside views along the way. During the drive, your tour guide will share interesting stories, local legends, and fun facts about Albania’s history and culture.
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Ardenica MonasteryOur first stop will be at the Ardenica Monastery, a peaceful and spiritual place located on a hill surrounded by olive trees. You’ll have about 30 minutes to explore the site, admire the impressive frescoes, and enjoy the panoramic views over Myzeqe plain. The monastery dates back to the 13th century and is famous as the place where Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero, was married.
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Gjirokastra Bazaarfter our visit to Ardenica, we’ll continue the journey toward Gjirokastra, one of Albania’s most beautiful and historic towns. Upon arrival, your guide will introduce you to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture, stone-roofed houses, and steep cobbled streets. Together, we’ll take a guided walk through the old bazaar, where you can browse local shops filled with handmade crafts, silver jewelry, textiles, and souvenirs. The colorful streets and traditional buildings make it a perfect place for photos and soaking in the city’s unique charm.
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GjirokasterAfter the guided part, you’ll have free time to explore on your own — whether you’d like to visit a local museum, enjoy a traditional lunch, or simply wander through the narrow lanes of the “stone city.” IMPORTANT: During off season November- May most of the museums may be closed on Monday.
- KNOW BEFORE YOU RESERVE: PICK UP: If you select the hotel pick-up option, please note that in some cases, you may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–5 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where our buses cannot easily access IMPORTANT: You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 22:30 and midnight. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check our message. If you’re asleep when we send the info, just check it in the morning to confirm your pick-up time. MOBILE DATA ROAMING: On the tour day, all communication will be via WhatsApp, so please make sure your phone number is linked to WhatsApp and you have mobile data/roaming enabled. FITNESS LEVEL: Participants should have a basic level of fitness to comfortably complete the tour. PICK UP/DROP-OFF FROM DURRES AND GOLEM IS INCLUDED (pass by)
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Gjirokastra UNESCO city & Ardenica Monastery - From Tirana/Durres
Tirana, Albania, Europe
$38.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!