Day Tour to Gjirokastra — Albania’s Stone City

Gjirokastra is unlike any other city in Albania — or, for that matter, in all of Europe. Built on a hillside so steep that its streets seem to climb straight into the sky, this UNESCO World Heritage city of stone tower houses, Ottoman architecture, and ancient cobblestone lanes has remained largely unchanged for centuries. It is a living museum, a city that breathes history, and one of the most extraordinary destinations in the entire Balkans.

Departing from Saranda, your private tour takes you on a one-hour journey through the beautiful mountains of southern Albania to arrive at this remarkable city. Your English-speaking guide will take you through its castle, its winding medieval streets, its ethnographic museum, and its legendary bazaar — bringing the history and culture of Albania’s Ottoman past to vivid life.