Half-Day Sightseeing Tour to Gjirokastra and Blue Eye
Aris Tours offers an unforgettable experience that combines the best of history, culture and nature. Our tour have a passion for providing an amazing and unique experience. We also provide convenient transportation and accommodations to ensure a safe and comfortable tour. Our itineraries are designed to take you off the beaten path and explore some of the lesser-known gems of the area. We strive to provide an educational, memorable and enjoyable experience that will leave you with lasting memories.
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Half-Day Sightseeing Tour to Gjirokastra and Blue Eye
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What's included in Half-Day Sightseeing Tour to Gjirokastra and Blue Eye
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gjirokaster Castle
Gjirokaster is a historical city with beautiful traditional stone houses. The historical city center of Gjirokaster is on the UNESCO heritage list. The most impressive sight in Gjirokaster is the hilltop Gjirokaster Castle, which gives you a panoramic view of the city center. After visiting the castle, you can visit the Bazaar market, take a look inside a historical house or explore one of the many fascinating museums.
Gjirokastra Bazaar
The Old Bazaar in Gjirokastra, called by locals as “Qafa e Pazarit” makes up the centre of the Old Town. The history of Bazaar dates back in 17th century. In fact there is no much left from that period. The sources says that a destroying fire impacted the old bazaar in 3d quarter of 19th century. After that, the bazaar was totally rebuilt. That is why the buildings have the same architecture, some 2 and other 3 storey, but very identical from their structure, in all its line. The first floor is the place where artisan worked all the day, and the second floor was used for different purpose in each of them. Some of shops had a back door, used only by the owner. While in front was built a sidewalk for people, which was something rare in other bazaars of the same period.
Skenduli House
The owner of the house, Nasip Skenduli, a descendant of the family that originally build the house, is an amazing story teller. He will explain you everything about the house and the preserving process in years. It used to be the original Ethnographic museum during communist time, but now the owners have their house back and keep it open for visitors.
Inclusions
- Pick up & drop off
- Tour duration includes travel time
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- It's very simple. We will talk on the phone for additional information.
