The 15 Best Gjirokaster Stone City Trips

Saranda: Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour - Mesopotam Monastery (Saint Nicholas): Where Faiths Shifted Hands

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 884 reviews · 9 hours · from $47Our pick

Saranda day trip to Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster and more. Small-group guide plus comfy Mercedes van and great value.

“This day trip was a perfect blend of fun, history, and natural beauty. The itinerary was well-paced, giving us just the right amount of time at each stop, from the mesmerizing Blue Eye spring to the charming streets of Gjirokaster, the elegant Ottoman Bridge, and the panoramic views from Lekursi Castle. Our guide was not only informative and engaging throughout the tour, but also incredibly considerate. Since we were staying in Gjirokaster, he made sure we knew exactly how to reach our hotel and even helped us plan our route to the bus station for our next destination. That extra level of care made the experience feel personal and stress-free.…”

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Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle

2.Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 665 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

A full-day small-group trip from Sarandë or Ksamil to Blue Eye, St Nicholas Monastery, UNESCO Gjirokastër, and Lëkurësi Castle.

“Great day trip, our guide was also very engaging and told a lot about significance of all places. I would recommend this daily tour definitely.”

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Durres Beach & Amphitheatre Days, Gjirokaster Stone City & Zekate Trips, Ksamil Beach Boat Days, Tirana Tours & Excursions, Tour Reviews

From Tirana/Durres: Saranda & Ksamil Beach and Gjirokastra

3.Saranda & Ksamil Beach and Gjirokastra

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 428 reviews · 870 minutes - 16 hours · from $57

One full day from Tirana or Durrës to UNESCO Gjirokastër, plus Sarandë promenade stops and swimming time in Ksamil beaches.

“It was a great trip to Gjirokastra UNESCO city and Ardenica ,Our Guide Klajdi was really kind and knowledgeable person who gave a good explanation about the history of Albania and the itineraries ,we got plenty of time to explore each and every place and it was worth the money,Overall it was an amazing experience.”

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Sarandë: Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle

4.Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 220 reviews · 7h 30m · from $40

Visit UNESCO Gjirokastër, Albania's Blue Eye, and Lekursi Castle from Sarandë, with flexible pickup and a friendly guide.

“The tour was fantastic. Jona explained everything really good and Emiliano drove us safely to all the places. This tour is a must! Our group was fantastic and we had a lot of funny moments. Jona with her positive attitude and laugh created a beautiful atmosphere that we won't forget.”

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Rafting Vjosa River Gjirokastër Albania ARG

5.Rafting Vjosa River Gjirokastër Albania ARG

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Half-day Vjosa rafting in Albania’s Langarica Canyon, 3 to 4 hours with wet suit gear, English guides, and stunning cave and sulfur springs.

“A little mixed by the experience. The boats are top and safety assured. The setting is very beautiful: the river has a beautiful color. The boat is advancing without touching the bottom. What disappointed me: we were accompanied by kayaks that go slower and we had to constantly wait for them. It got boring in the end. No sensation no quick stunt. The river is very quiet so besides not going fast to wait it was long...Auto-translated”

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Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

6.Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 180 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $71

Saranda day trip to Stone City Gjirokastër Castle, Bazaar, Skenduli House, Cold War tunnels, and Blue Eye water nature.

“We really enjoyed our tour. Sani couldn’t do enough for us and was brilliant at keeping our baby entertained and catered for. Marsia was so knowledgeable about all the history. I couldn’t recommend both girls enough.”

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Day tour from Saranda/Ksamil:Gjirokaster +Blue Eye & Lekursi

7.Day tour from Saranda/Ksamil:Gjirokaster +Blue Eye & Lekursi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 150 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Lekursi Castle, the Blue Eye, and Gjirokaster in one day from Saranda or Ksamil, with guided van transport and standout views.

“Ledjon was a fantastic tour guide, that was able to explain the history clearly. He was a good driver and wasn’t rushing us and was asking if we wanted more time at the different sites. I highly recommend!”

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From Saranda: Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

8.Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

A guided day trip from Sarandë to Gjirokastër Castle, Old Bazaar, Cold War Tunnel, Skenduli House, and Blue Eye’s 1.2 km walk.

“Very good tour .. Marcia our guide was very detailed and friendly ..”

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Gjirokastra UNESCO & Ksamil Beach – From Tirana/Durres/Golem

9.Gjirokastra UNESCO & Ksamil Beach – From Tirana/Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $58

UNESCO Gjirokastër Stone City and Ksamil Beach in one long day from Tirana or Durrës, with guided walking and real free time.

“Today we visited the Ardenica monastery and the UNESCO town Gjirokastra with this tour. It was wonderful. From Tirana to Gjirokastra we enjoyed the Albanian landscape and our guide told us interesting facts about the places, about the Ardenica Monastery and about Gjirokastra. In Gjirokastra we also saw the bazar, the castle and we had some private time, we decided to taste some local food. It is really a trip that I recommend, thanks Bledjan for the great tour!”

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1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle

10.1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44

Saranda day trip with Blue Eye spring, Byzantine monastery, UNESCO Gjirokastër castle, and Lekursi viewpoint. Small group, English guide.

“Our experience was beyond words. Our guide is very knowledgeable and gave us enough time to explore the sights. He even recommended some traditional food in Albania. The tour consist of small group in a van which I like the most. I would highly recommend to book your tour with them.”

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Gjirokastra, Blue Eye, Ksamil & Saranda – Day Tour from Tirana

11.Gjirokastra, Blue Eye, Ksamil & Saranda – Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $198

Full-day Albania tour from Tirana: Gjirokastra Old Town and Castle, Blue Eye, Ksamil coast, Saranda Riviera drive, with pickup and guide.

“This trip needs to be re-planned because you basically don't see the essence of what is mentioned, you're just constantly running to catch up with the clock. We had half an hour in each city and a little more in Ksamil, so you don't have time. Suggestion to remove Sarandë or Ksamil and give more time to one destination. We were in the car for about 10 hours, very tiring. Fortunately our guide was excellent and tried very hard to make us have a good time, giving us lots of information about what we asked for, always willing to help us. Very good guide and very knowledgeable about the area…”

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Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours

12.Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $134

One day from Saranda with Gjirokastër UNESCO streets, Lekuresi Castle sunsets, and Blue Eye spring, with hotel pickup and entrance fees.

“This is such a fantastic tour! Ari is an amazing guide and he kept my 2 teenage kids and myself entertained for the whole day. He is extremely knowledgable and adapted our trip to our needs. We took the tour from Tirana to Sarande which was a great way to make the trip without needing to do the drive myself while also seeing so much on the way. Thank you so much Ari!”

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Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle

13.Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $41

Saranda day trip pairing Gjirokaster’s old town with the Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle, with pickup, air-conditioning, and short stops.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Jona. We were picked up in a private van with a max of 6 passengers so it was very comfortable. While we were not in the van with Jona she did a good job of sharing info with us at Gjirokaster castle. I'm not one for a full day of listening to someone drone on and on about things so I appreciated the history highlights and then allowing us to wander to get our pictures. It was nice that she also asked the group about how much time we wanted in the village so the tour felt less rigid. We enjoyed having time to…”

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Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

14.Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $251

Private 13-hour Tirana tour to Gjirokaster, Saranda, and Butrint, with Ottoman streets, hilltop views, and Roman-to-Christian ruins included.

“Un concentré de géographie, d'histoire et de culture albanaise en une seule journée grâce aux talents de notre guide, Giulio. Il a l'amour de son pays et le goût de le partager. Et même entre les visites, durant les longues heures de route, nous avons beaucoup appris sur la musique populaire albanaise... Merci Giulio !”

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Gjirokastra & Bylis Illyrian City Day tour Tirana/Durres/Golem

15.Gjirokastra & Bylis Illyrian City Day tour Tirana/Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $65

Day trip from Tirana to ancient Bylis and UNESCO Gjirokastër, with fortress views, Ottoman streets, and an easy air-conditioned pickup.

“An absolutely fantastic tour that I would definitely recommend. The Gijorkastra was a brilliant place and lots to explore, followed by Blue Eye, a unique place. The countryside is amazing and awe inspiring. Julio was the tour guide and apart from being knowledgeable about the places he was great to talk to and very friendly. A credit to his job. If you also get the chance to go into Sandero and along the Albanian Riviera grab the chance as once in a lifetime extra part of the tour. Thanks for making such a great day.”

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