Private Day Tour of Gjirokastra, Butrint & Saranda from Tirana
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Enjoy a full-day private tour from Tirana to the highlights of southern Albania, designed for comfort and flexibility. Travel to the historic city of Gjirokastra to explore its stone streets and rich heritage, continue to the UNESCO site of Butrint to discover ancient ruins, and finish along the beautiful coast of Saranda. This private tour allows you to explore at your own pace with a dedicated guide, offering a more personalized and relaxed experience.
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Visit at Gjirokaster Castle. With a fascinated legend behind, known also as “Argjiro Castle” it is the biggest castle of the Balkans.
Gjirokastra is another well-known city in Albanian History for its culture, tradition and great food. It is the hometown of Enver Hoxha, the Former Communist Dictator and Ismail Kadare, the most famous Albanian writer. Few times candidate for Noble Prize in literature. Short City Tour of Gjirokaster.
After leaving Tirana at 06:00 we will head toward the South of Albania when we will be introduced with 3 UNESCO Heritage Monuments. Passing through Vlora we will have the chance to get introduced with the City of Independence. After passing Llogara Pass we will have the chance to enjoy the astonishing view of Albanian Riviera. In addition driving along the Albanian Coastline. Next destinaion is Saranda. In Saranda, we will be heading to the Archeological Park of Butrint. The ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus inhabited since prehistoric times. Situated few Kilometres from the city it is a live proof of antiquity. Butrinti is part of UNESCO world heritage and is one of the most important Historical sites of Albania.
Short visit in Saranda. A picturesque city along the Albanian Riviera
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Pickup at your location.
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- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Even in the brutal heat, this small group tour allowed me to explore the highlights of Albania comfortably and efficiently. Our guide Erjon, with abundant knowledge and safety drive, always took care to meet our requirements. I definitely recommend this tour (especially to time-poor but greedy travelers).
My girlfriend and I really wanted to take a break and enjoy a nice trip so we contacted Go As Local and decided to go to Albania. I can say this was a perfect decision and we enjoyed it to the maximum. Everything was great starting with the view, the tour guide, the price and everything you can imagine. Definitely recommended
A perfect tour for everyone who has limited time and want to cover 2 unesco sites in one day. We really enjoyed the perfect combination of Antiquity, medieval times and rigviera.
Many thanks to our guide Daniel, we had a great time, it was long journey but he managed well. Nice driver as well.
This trip was definitely one for the books! Skerdi was well equipped as he shared lots of interesting information, transporting us back in time as we roamed around the mesmerizing Butrint and Gjirokaster. Saranda in also very beautiful, surrounded by glistening seas and I enjoyed chasing the breathtaking sunset with Skerdi and my cousin. Everything went really smooth and we thank Goaslocal for giving us a beautiful experience to remember. :)
I’m a solo traveller but I felt safe with Skerdi. Professional - he knows all the places we’ve visited like the back of his hand. Thank you!
Andi was amazing to say the least. He was on time, spoke fluent english, and gave as all the historical background on the place and the history behind it all. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and enjoy the journey. I highly recommend any person visiting albania to have this trip. أخذنا الرحلة هذي مع أندي. ملتزم بالوقت، يتكلم انجليزي بطلاقة ومتمكن جداً من التاريخ الأثري للمنطقة. بالرغم انها رحلة طويلة نوعاً ما، الا انها كانت ممتعة جداً. أنصح اي سائح قادم لألبانيا بالرحلة هذي.
My guides, Andy and Julio were amazing - very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable! Definitely recommended!
Thank you Tamasz, It was great having you and hope to see you again. Best regards, Go as Local Team
I had a wonderful time in Albania! The sights and the scenery were terrific. Butrint was spectacular, Gjirokaster was extremely interesting. My guide Andi was absolutely fantastic. He is very well educated and speaks fluent English.He also has a wealth of knowledge about Albania, its interesting history, and answered all of my questions! He is also a very friendly guy and very comfortable to be around. Also to note, Skerdi the driver was very patient , polite and welcoming. I would highly recommend Andi and his driver Skerdi for anybody traveling to Albania.
The tour is long, but worth it. The archaeological site Butrint is a must-see. The beach of Ksamil is beautiful and unforgettable, Saranda and Gjirokaster (UNESCO Heritage) are the other attractions. The guide and the driver are very attentive and cordial. Safe travel with important information from Albania. I recommend!
