Gjirokastra and Blue Eye Tour from Saranda
Overview
The austere and beautiful town of Gjirokastra began to spread downhill from its castle in the 13th century. The castle still stands on its hill, overlooking the whole city and the river valley below. From that lofty point, the grey stone of the houses below and the grey slates of their roofs blend into the hillside, distinguished from it only by their whitewashed walls. As one of the city's most famous sons Ismail Kadare, wrote in Chronicle in Stone, Gjirokastra is "a surprising city, which seemed as if it had come out of the valley unexpectedly, like a prehistoric being, and clambered up with difficulty, stitching itself on the side of the mountain". Gjirokastra became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005. It had been awarded the status of a 'museum-city' by the Albanian government, which gave legal protection to its architectural heritage and kept new building out of the historic center.
*Minimum number of travelers per booking is 2. For solo travelers there is an extra charge.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up in Saranda City Center. We can also provide hotel pickup and drop-off. We can also pick you up at Saranda port if you are visiting the town on a cruise ship as our office is just next to the port ,or you are a daily visitor entering the town from a seaway like from Corfu from example. *Minimum number of travelers per booking is 2. *For solo travelers there is an extra charge.
Rruga Mitat Hoxha
Saranda, Albania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Gjirokastra Bazaar
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Gjirokaster Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Skenduli House
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Blue Eye
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gjirokastra and Blue Eye Tour from Saranda?
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Activity code: C-121028P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Gjirokastra and Blue Eye Tour from Saranda is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gjirokastra and Blue Eye Tour from Saranda will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operated by a business
