Explore Gjirokaster’s UNESCO heritage, Ottoman architecture, and traditional cuisine on a full-day tour from Tirana. Visit historic sites and enjoy an overnight stay.
- Apollonia Archaeological Park - The ancient city of Apollonia is situated in southwestern Albania, about 13 miles from the city of Fier. The fascinating landscape of the archeological park, which has been preserved in an exceptionally intact condition, comprises a successful combination between the beauty of monuments and nature, attractive through its long history, in an atmosphere of relaxation and meditation. Its foundation took place immediately after the foundation of Epidamnus – Dyrrachium and quickly became one of the most eminent cities of the Adriatic basin, which was mentioned more frequently from the other 30 (thirty) cities bearing the same name during Antiquity. The city lay in the territory of the political communion of the Taulantii and was broadly known as Apollonia of Illyria.
- Gjirokaster - Gjirokastër is a town and a UNESCO world heritage site in Southeastern Albania. Known as the City of Stones It is an old Ottoman-era city, famous for its traditional stone houses that are built upon a hill. It’s a cultural city and was declared a UNESCO site in 2005, stating that the town’s architecture is one of the most representative of the Ottoman era.
- Zekate House - The Zekate House is a grand example of the typical (tower-house), belonging to the wealthiest families in Gjirokastra in 19th century. It belonged to Beqir Zeko, a general administrator of Ali Pasha. It was built in 1811-1812.
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Gjirokaster Day Trip from Tirana, includes visit “Stone city” of Gjirokaster. We will visit the fortress, the old town, typical house of 18th century and enjoy the delicious food in the traditional tavernas of the old city. We will spend the overnight in a featured hotel in Gjirokaster.
The tour of Gjirokastra is a long full day tour, with about 6 hours of driving in total. In case you have only one day available, we recomend to depart early morning . Gjirokastra, also called the ‘stone city’ with its stone house roof-tops, with a high influence of ottoman style buildings and architecture. This uniqueness of architectural style listed it among the world cultural heritage sites under UNESCO from 2005
- The remaining hours is traveling time to reach destination and return back to the starting point.
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