Saranda, Ksamil and Gjirokastra UNESCO -From Tirana/Durres/Golem
Overview
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Experience the best of southern Albania in one day, from the UNESCO-listed old town of Gjirokastër to the turquoise beaches of Saranda and Ksamil. A perfect mix of history, scenery & seaside time in one Day Tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old
Not recommended for travelers with knee problems.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tirana
Start your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Tirana or from a meeting point in Durrës or Golem. Sit back and relax as your professional tour guide takes care of everything, sharing interesting facts about Albania and the places you will visit along the way.
Gjirokaster
After a short coffee and restroom stop, we head to Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Stone City.” Upon arrival, the guide will introduce the history of the city and walk with you to the old town. You will then enjoy your free time to explore the charming stone streets, visit the old bazaar, have a coffee, or enjoy a light snack while experiencing the authentic atmosphere of this historic city.
What‘s Included
Pick up and drop-off from Durres or Golem (meeting points)
English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
Digital tour booklet in your selected language
Pick up and drop-off from Tirana
Air Conditioned transportation to the destination locations
Road fees
Snacks and drinks
Museum / Castle entrance
Boat trips and/or Kayaks rent
Sunbeds
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
From: Tirana / Durres / Golem
Pickup included
Reviews
149 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour
daniele c,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, awesome! Baily has been fantastic, very clever, available and helpful. Can't forget this experience with her.
Packs a whole lot in to one day!
Sean T,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a day! Astriti was a wonderful driver and guide. He was a great mix of professional, fun and engaging and really made the day one to remember. Knowledgable and able to keep the whole group engaged for a very long day - I wish all tour guides could be more like him! The locations - it’s a long day due to the distance covered but it’s absolutely worth it! Beautiful locations, great scenery and a nice mix of locations - I must give this trip and Astriti 5/5! Thanks again.
recommend
N8142BI ,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was wonderful, our guide - Bledjan is incredible, he created a beautiful atmosphere, told interesting facts about the places we passed, we are satisfied with the trip and highly recommend it!!
Helpful guide and awesome experience
ravitejaj2026,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bailey was really good and was very patient. She explained us everything and made us feel comfortable. Our trip was super awesome
Trip to south Albania in people carrier with Bailey
roryo698,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good trip with wonderful views over countryside, excellent driving and intdrpretation along with friemdly service
Worth waking up early for...
louellad753,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although we wish we had a little bit more time on Gjirokastre but the beaches are beautiful it evens out the whole experience. Overall it was worth waking up early for. We're glad we took this tour.
Amazing experience
893simranr,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Spent an amazing time with the whole group. Must go. Highly recommended.
family trip
Global50865467296,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Ksamil was amazing and truly unforgettable. The views were stunning, and everything felt special from start to finish. Our guide Bledjan was fantastic – very funny, engaging, and full of interesting stories. He was also flexible and always considered our preferences, which made the experience even better. Highly recommended!
Stunning Albania
Passenger11532774988,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this trip via the Booking platform. I didn’t expect that Gjirokastra, Ksamil, and Saranda would be so beautiful, I really loved them. Beyond the beauty of these places, the person who made our trip perfect was our tour guide and driver, Bledjan. We arrived on time, as I was the first pickup, and everything was well organized from the start. He made a real effort to accommodate everyone’s requests and ensure that all of us were happy. He is very friendly and speaks perfect English, and he shared a lot of interesting information about the history and politics of Albania. I loved this experience and I recommend this trip with Bledjan.
A perfect day
Amanda T,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day. Absolutely loved it. Gjirokaster is amazing and I appreciated we were early before many tourists arrived. All was planned so well and Beni was so kind. Saranda was lovely as were the beaches. Even managed a boat trip. Comfy bus and lots of breaks. A perfect day!
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