Day Trips

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

Name: From Tirana/Durres: Gjirokastra UNESCO Old Town & Ardenica Hill
Start: 2026-08-01T07:45:00
End: 2026-08-01T19:45:00
Location: Tirana

Duration

12 hrs

キャンセル無料

体験開始の24 時間前まで無料でキャンセルできます。

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

ガイド付きツアー

送迎サービスあり

送迎利用可

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.

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

Food and beverages

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

これらのチケットは、体験開始の24 時間前までキャンセルが可能で、全額払い戻しを受けることができる。

What to bring

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.

What's not allowed

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.

Accessibility

The tour includes walking on uneven cobblestone streets, slopes, and stairs, so moderate mobility is recommended.

Transportation is provided in air-conditioned vehicles suitable for most travelers.

Ardenica Monastery and Gjirokastra Castle may have steps or uneven terrain that limit wheelchair access.

Assistance can be requested from the guide for navigating steep areas or walking between locations.

Additional information

The optional visit to Skenduli House has a separate entrance fee of €2 per person.

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but the guide can recommend local restaurants in Gjirokastra.

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.