Gjirokastra & Blue Eye: History and Nature Tour

Embark on a thrilling tour from Tirana to Selca Waterfall, the largest waterfall in northern Albania. Explore the stunning Albanian Alps and enjoy breathtaking views of Tamara village.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fier - Start your day with a picturesque drive from Tirana/Durres/Golem to Gjirokastra, which takes approximately four hours. Along the way, there will be a brief stop to enjoy a coffee, use the restroom, and stretch before continuing the journey.
  • Gjirokastra Bazaar - Proceed to Gjirokastra, where your guide will introduce you to this UNESCO…
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop-off from Durres or Golem (meeting points)
  • Air Conditioned transportation to the destination locations
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Gjirokastra castle entrance fee
  • Pick up and drop-off from the hotel located in Tirana
What's Not Included
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Train transfer in the blue eye spring
Additional Information

This tour offers a remarkable blend of history, culture, and nature all in a single day. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage town of Gjirokastra, renowned for its distinctive stone architecture, vibrant bazaar, and majestic hilltop castle. Afterwards, unwind in the natural beauty of the enchanting Blue Eye spring, celebrated for its pristine waters and tranquil ambiance.

Location
Fier
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sylvie_l
Jul 11, 2025
Good experience he recommends - Very good and friendly authentic and beautiful city experience many tourists but full of beautiful encounters
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Dee22leslie
Jun 25, 2025
Fantastic trip, well worth it!! - This was a fantastic trip, my partner and I loved it! Klajdi was a brilliant tour guide. So welcoming, knowledgeable, funny, and caring. Our driver was excellent too! We covered so much in one day and saw places we never would have otherwise. A full on day trip for those wanting to explore away from the city. The blue eye is a spectacular natural beauty, and the castle, old town and monastery were stunning. Really worth going.
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Stg_s
Jun 5, 2025
Very nice and fun... - Very nice and fun excursion, Mr Bledi explained everything to us in great detail and made the history lesson very interesting, I will 100% recommend.
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Thelmataj
Jun 3, 2025
The tour guide was... - The tour guide was excellent. He suggested where to eat and what to eat. He bought us strawberries on the way and also took us to a famous pie place on the way back
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Annetteihrman
May 28, 2025
Nice day tour to Gjirokastër! - We really enjoyed our day tour to Gjirokastër! It was a good experience from start to finish. The communication prior to the tour was excellent; we got all the necessary information on time and questions were answered quickly. Our guide was very attentive and made sure everyone felt comfortable and kept up. He was also very friendly and approachable, which made the atmosphere in the group pleasant. Above all, he gave interesting information about Gjirokastër, the history and the culture, making the tour not only beautiful but also very educational. Highly recommended if you want to explore Gjirokastër!
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Danielabeatrizde_m
May 28, 2025
Highly recommend for a packed but relaxed day tour from Tirana - Amazing experience. 5 stars. Recommend! - very knowledgeable and informative guide tour, which is algo a very fast but safe driver! Thank you Antonio, you are amazing! - nice stops on the way to break down the journey - we were worried we wouldn't have enough time to visit the monastery or the market/bazaar or that we would be rushed the whole day, but it was super relaxed and there is time for everything - the Gjirokaster castle is definitely worth a visit - monastery and riverside park stops are a nice extra - flexible and efficient picks ups/drop offs. But WiFi/roaming is definitely needed to be in touch with driver throughout - comfortable vehicle with air con (but no wifi)
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Mauricio_a
May 11, 2025
Busy day, great experience - Long busy day but so amazing. The day was very nice, there is lots of driving involved but still a great experience ! A must see!!!!
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Harmen
May 5, 2025
Great guide, great Tour. The castle ist a must-see! - The guide was very friendly and had a lot of knowledge. It is a great Tour, if you want to spend a day this beautiful city. Castle was on of my highlights.
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J7579ysgiuseppes
May 4, 2025
Wonderful experience - The day was intense and full of visits. The wonderful places were enriched by explanations from Klajdi who organized everything impeccably.
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Maradiannem
May 4, 2025
Great tour with an amazing tour guide - The long drive going to Gjirokaster was filled with panoramic views of the Albanian Countryside. Our tour guide Klajdi was amazing as he is very knowledgable, accommodating and was very helpful. The drive was long but it was worth it. Everyone in our tour was on time as well and everyone was respectful so it made the trip worthwhile.
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From $67
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).