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Car, Bus
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Gjirokaster
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Year-Round
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Cultural
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English/French/German/Spanish
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Easy to Moderate
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1-15
Overview
Gjirokastra, nicknamed “The Stone City”, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. This town is full of typical neighborhoods and shady terraces, but above all, it’s home to the Ethnographic Museum and its fortress, which bear witness to a large part of Albania’s history. It is also the birthplace of the great Albanian writer Ismail Kadare and former Communist dictator Enver Hoxha.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Gjirokastër, known as "The Stone City", is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, renowned for its typical neighborhoods, shady terraces, and significant historical landmarks like the Ethnographic Museum and its fortress.
- Cultural and Historical Exploration: The tour includes visits to the city center, Ottoman-style buildings, the old bazaar, and significant historical sites such as the birthplace of the famous Albanian writer Ismail Kadare and former Communist dictator Enver Hoxha.
- Local Immersion: Visitors will experience everyday life in Gjirokastër by exploring the local market, sampling culinary specialties, and meeting friendly locals, providing a deep cultural immersion.
- Architectural Marvels: The tour features the exploration of traditional stone houses with carved wooden windows, first-class monuments, a Bektashi tekke, and culminates at the "Ali Pasha Bridge", known for its distinctive design and historical significance.
