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Saranda, Ksamil and Gjirokastra UNESCO -From Tirana/Durres/Golem

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Overview

Available languages

English

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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

1

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Pick up and drop-off from Durres or Golem (meeting points)

Road Taxes

Pick up and drop-off from Tirana

Air Conditioned transportation to the destination locations

English speaking tour guide

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

4.90

135 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great tour but NOT for small children

    W5831OYmiguels,Apr 4, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great tour of southern Albania. It was on time, mini bus was clean. Guide was excellent (Bledi). It’s a long journey on the bus (almost 7hrs in total) and in our case there were small children. Is NOT recommended for children as they will get tired/bored and it can become a nuisance for the rest.

  • Gjirokastra is a must

    Vacationer639565,Apr 4, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Nice tour, Bledi was very nice and knowledgeable. The only minus was a family who booked the tour with two toddlers who were quite loud and slow, but that is not the agency's fault, since it is clearly stated that it's not suitable for kids under the age of four. The experience was very positive, the agency very accommodating and I recommend it to everyone.

  • Had a fun time, great...

    Neehar V,Apr 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Had a fun time, great trip, the guide Klajdi was exceptional in receiving and showing us all the places.

  • Trip booked for 6.15 am,...

    DrPreet S,Mar 29, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Trip booked for 6.15 am, but started at 5.55 am. Bledjan (our drive and guide) was very lively and was adept at time management. He took us to Gjirokaster first, then a brief stop at Ksamil and then some more time at Sarande. The ascent to the Gjirokaster castle (400 ALL entry ticket) was worth it, and the views from there are good as well. From Ksamil, one can view Korfu island. Sarande beach was lively (fortunately not overcrowded as this is the off-season period). The vehicle was comfortable. Albeit most of the time was spent travelling from one place to another, the south of Albania is very beautiful. Perhaps a bit more guidance (rather than verbal instructions) about the local places in Gjirokaster would have helped. Something for the tour company to ponder upon. Bledjan ensured we were back to Tirana on time. A long day with an early start, but definitely worth it. Would suggest a good night's sleep before you take this trip and some good walking shoes.

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  • Better condition vehicle and a microphone could be a pleasant day trip

    Suzette L,Mar 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    It was longer than about 8 hours of drive total, but the transportation vehicle was old. The engine was noisy. Besides, the middle sliding door was not open from inside. We had to wait until our driver/guide opened the door every time when we need to get out of the car. The car was dirty outside, so the photos we took came out not good since the windows dirty. The driver/guide said many things but hardly hear what he said since his voice was low. A microphone should be needed or he should speak louder. We didn't really have a pleasant day trip due to these two things.

  • Day tour. To Ksamil, Gjirokaster and Saranda

    Exploration601841,Mar 25, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a very good day, the guide Ervin was very knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. He went out of his way to make our trip the best possible. I highly recommend

  • Nice scenic route but a bit too long

    693hanl,Mar 25, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Mini-van was aged, noisy, and ruff. Guide/driver was informative and accommodating

  • Worth it

    Zev E,Mar 23, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very good trip. Well-organized and worth the money. Driver/guide kept things going and got us home before seven. Highly recommend.

  • Trip in Albania 🇦🇱

    T4408JFfrancescab,Mar 14, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I had a wonderful experience during my trip in Albania with Ervin. He was extremely professional, friendly, and knowledgeable throughout the entire tour. He made the day very enjoyable and shared many interesting insights about the places we visited. I truly appreciated his positive attitude and organization. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Albania!

  • The Girokaster tour

    225josephinef,Mar 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The Girokaster tour was really nice. Ervin our tour guide and driver was really nice and helpful explained everything well for us. He's got perfect English and we could communicate with him without problems. He really took great care of us.

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