Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokaster: Full-Day Private Tour from Tirana

On this Exclusive Tour, you’ll have the opportunity to leisurely explore the prominent sites of Saranda, Gjirokastra, and ‘Syri i Kalter’, all while hearing local tales and dining at spots popular for delectable local cuisine.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tirana - Hotel Pick Up
  • Gjirokaster Castle - Visit Gjirokaster Castle, also known as “Argjiro Castle,” the largest castle in the Balkans, with a captivating legend behind it.
  • Gjirokastra Bazaar - Gjirokastra is renowned in Albanian history for its culture, traditions, and excellent cuisine. It is the birthplace of Enver Hoxha, the former Communist dictator, and Ismail Kadare, Albania’s most famous writer and a multiple-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee.

Short City Tour of Gjirokaster.

  • Butrint National Park - Departing from Tirana at 06:00, we will head south to explore three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Passing through Vlora, we will learn about the City of Independence. After crossing the Llogara Pass, we will enjoy breathtaking views of the Albanian Riviera and drive along the coastline. Our next destination is Saranda.

In Saranda, we will visit the Archaeological Park of Butrint, an ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus, inhabited since prehistoric times. Located a few kilometers from the city, it stands as a living testament to antiquity. Butrint is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Albania’s most significant historical locations.

  • Saranda - Brief visit to Saranda, a scenic city along the Albanian Riviera.
  • Himare - .
What's Included
  • Tickets for all mentioned activities
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Drinks or Snacks
Location
Tirana
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Uya2
Jul 12, 2024
Highlights of south Albania - Even in the brutal heat, this small group tour allowed me to explore the highlights of Albania comfortably and efficiently. Our guide Erjon, with abundant knowledge and safety drive, always took care to meet our requirements. I definitely recommend this tour (especially to time-poor but greedy travelers).
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Joao
Jul 5, 2023
A full day roaming the amazing nature of Albania - My girlfriend and I really wanted to take a break and enjoy a nice trip so we contacted Go As Local and decided to go to Albania. I can say this was a perfect decision and we enjoyed it to the maximum. Everything was great starting with the view, the tour guide, the price and everything you can imagine. Definitely recommended
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Kevid2023
Mar 20, 2023
Antiquity , medieval and Riviera - A perfect tour for everyone who has limited time and want to cover 2 unesco sites in one day. We really enjoyed the perfect combination of Antiquity, medieval times and rigviera.
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Jiayi24
Mar 3, 2023
Just amazing - Many thanks to our guide Daniel, we had a great time, it was long journey but he managed well. Nice driver as well.
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Genlovegood
Apr 1, 2022
Amazing Trip with an Expert Tour Guide - This trip was definitely one for the books! Skerdi was well equipped as he shared lots of interesting information, transporting us back in time as we roamed around the mesmerizing Butrint and Gjirokaster. Saranda in also very beautiful, surrounded by glistening seas and I enjoyed chasing the breathtaking sunset with Skerdi and my cousin. Everything went really smooth and we thank Goaslocal for giving us a beautiful experience to remember. :)
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Aas1111
Nov 21, 2021
Solo Traveller - I’m a solo traveller but I felt safe with Skerdi. Professional - he knows all the places we’ve visited like the back of his hand. Thank you!
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Zainab
Aug 26, 2021
Amazing - Andi was amazing to say the least. He was on time, spoke fluent english, and gave as all the historical background on the place and the history behind it all. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and enjoy the journey. I highly recommend any person visiting albania to have this trip. أخذنا الرحلة هذي مع أندي. ملتزم بالوقت، يتكلم انجليزي بطلاقة ومتمكن جداً من التاريخ الأثري للمنطقة. بالرغم انها رحلة طويلة نوعاً ما، الا انها كانت ممتعة جداً. أنصح اي سائح قادم لألبانيا بالرحلة هذي.
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Tomasz_k
Aug 17, 2021
Highly recommended! - My guides, Andy and Julio were amazing - very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable! Definitely recommended!
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Odorset
Dec 30, 2020
Wonderful - I had a wonderful time in Albania! The sights and the scenery were terrific. Butrint was spectacular, Gjirokaster was extremely interesting. My guide Andi was absolutely fantastic. He is very well educated and speaks fluent English.He also has a wealth of knowledge about Albania, its interesting history, and answered all of my questions! He is also a very friendly guy and very comfortable to be around. Also to note, Skerdi the driver was very patient , polite and welcoming. I would highly recommend Andi and his driver Skerdi for anybody traveling to Albania.
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