Half-Day Sightseeing Tour to Gjirokastra and Blue Eye
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Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour duration includes travel time
- Pick up & drop off
- Entry/Admission - The Blue Eye
- Entry/Admission - Gjirokastra Bazaar
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gjirokaster Castle, Gjirokaster Albania
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.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Gjirokastra Bazaar, Old town, Gjirokaster Albania
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skenduli House, Rruga Sokaku i Te Mareve, Gjirokaster Albania
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Cold War Tunnel, Cerciz Topulli Square, Gjirokaster 6001 Albania
The Cold War Tunnel in Gjirokastra is an underground tunnel and bunker complex that was built as an emergency shelter during the post World War II communist times, but is now a museum that can be visited with a guide. The entrance is at Çerciz Toppuli Square where you can also find the tourist information point where a guided tour can be arranged (You can’t enter and wander around the tunnels by yourself).
The tunnel complex was built underneath Gjirokastra Castle in the late 1970s under the communist dictator Enver Hoxha. After Albania’s breakup with the Soviet Union in the 1960s, Hoxha became so paranoid about being invaded, that he started to build bunkers and shelters around the entire country.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Blue Eye, Vlore Albania
The Blue Eye of Albania is one of the most beautiful places to see in Albania. The Blue Eye is a natural fresh water spring. The natural spring pumps bright blue water to the surface. The Blue Eye has become a touristic attraction, since the water of the spring is a magical blue colour.
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gjirokaster Castle, Gjirokaster Albania
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.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Gjirokastra Bazaar, Old town, Gjirokaster Albania
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skenduli House, Rruga Sokaku i Te Mareve, Gjirokaster Albania
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Cold War Tunnel, Cerciz Topulli Square, Gjirokaster 6001 Albania
The Cold War Tunnel in Gjirokastra is an underground tunnel and bunker complex that was built as an emergency shelter during the post World War II communist times, but is now a museum that can be visited with a guide. The entrance is at Çerciz Toppuli Square where you can also find the tourist information point where a guided tour can be arranged (You can’t enter and wander around the tunnels by yourself).
The tunnel complex was built underneath Gjirokastra Castle in the late 1970s under the communist dictator Enver Hoxha. After Albania’s breakup with the Soviet Union in the 1960s, Hoxha became so paranoid about being invaded, that he started to build bunkers and shelters around the entire country.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Blue Eye, Vlore Albania
The Blue Eye of Albania is one of the most beautiful places to see in Albania. The Blue Eye is a natural fresh water spring. The natural spring pumps bright blue water to the surface. The Blue Eye has become a touristic attraction, since the water of the spring is a magical blue colour.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
2205sedef
July 2023
Sözleştiğimiz saatte buluştuk ve yol boyu sohbet ederek gittik. İlgilenen hanım güleryüzlüydü ve her soruma bildiği kadarıyla cevap verdi. İngilizcesi de kolay ve anlaşılırdı. Arabada hep klima açıktı, camı açmak için izin istedi. Ayrıca kalede yanımızda gezdi, bizi hep yönlendirdi. Saatler konus...
Sözleştiğimiz saatte buluştuk ve yol boyu sohbet ederek gittik. İlgilenen hanım güleryüzlüydü ve her soruma bildiği kadarıyla cevap verdi. İngilizcesi de kolay ve anlaşılırdı. Arabada hep klima açıktı, camı açmak için izin istedi. Ayrıca kalede yanımızda gezdi, bizi hep yönlendirdi. Saatler konusunda oyalanmamıza rağmen hep anlayışlı davrandı. Misafirperver ve arkadaş canlısıydı. Çok memnun kaldık, tavsiye ederim :)