15 Gjirokastra Day Trips in Tirana to Plan a Trip Around

From Tirana/Durres: Saranda & Ksamil Beach and Gjirokastra

/ August 6, 2026

1.Saranda & Ksamil Beach and Gjirokastra

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 428 reviews · 870 minutes - 16 hours · from $57Our pick

Full-day Albania south trip from Tirana and Durres to UNESCO Gjirokaster and beach time in Saranda and Ksamil.

“The excursion was highly enjoyable. Although Gjirokastra is quite distant, the destination's enchanting atmosphere made the journey worthwhile. The local populace was exceptionally welcoming and amiable. Bledi proved to be both engaging and knowledgeable, demonstrating a clear passion for his work. The trip's cost was justified, particularly given the considerable distance from Tirana, and the journey itself was remarkably serene and stress-free. I highly recommend this trip.”

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Gjirokastra UNESCO & Ksamil Beach – From Tirana/Durres/Golem

/ August 6, 2026

2.Gjirokastra UNESCO & Ksamil Beach – From Tirana/Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $58Top rated

Day trip from Tirana to UNESCO Gjirokastër Stone City and Ksamil beach with English guides, hotel pickup, and seasonal swim time.

“A great trip. Antonio guided us throughout the trip and explained very eloquently. We visited Gjirokastra + Bazaar, and Monastery of Ardenica, and a stop at Vjosa River. He also briefed us on history and other noted places we saw along the way. We had also sometime on our own to explore. On his recommendation, I visited Skenduli House and Museum of Ethnography, and tried local cuisine, oshaf (fig dessert) is so good. Weather was great too!”

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Gjirokastra, Blue Eye, Ksamil & Saranda – Day Tour from Tirana

/ August 6, 2026

3.Gjirokastra, Blue Eye, Ksamil & Saranda – Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $198

See Gjirokaster, the Blue Eye, Ksamil, and Saranda in one long day from Tirana, with guided time at Ottoman sights and coastal views.

“It is a long way to Blue Eye but the views are definitely worth the drive. You got the chance to visit different parts of southern Albania. We also got one hour of lunch break at a very nice restaurant which offered traditional Albanian food. Highly recommend.”

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Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

/ August 6, 2026

4.Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $251

Private day trip from Tirana to Gjirokaster, Saranda, and Butrint, with fortress views, ancient ruins, and Riviera sea breaks.

“This private tour offered a range of different sites and demonstrated the wealth of history and scenery in Albania. We began with a visit to the castle and souvenir shops in Gjirokaster and a traditional meal followed by a fascinating tour of the archaeological ruins in Butrint and finally a tasty fish and seafood meal on the waterfront in Saranda, located on the Albanian Riviera. The scenery during the many hours en route was amazing and our guide Xhuljano provided a lot of information and was very pleasant and accompanied us at all times.”

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Gjirokastra & Bylis Illyrian City Day tour Tirana/Durres/Golem

/ August 6, 2026

5.Gjirokastra & Bylis Illyrian City Day tour Tirana/Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $65

A full day from Tirana to Bylis and UNESCO Gjirokastër, with hilltop views, Ottoman streets, and a fortress climb for serious atmosphere.

“Easily my favorite day trip during my stay in Albania. Really beautiful scenery throughout the south. And Xhuljano was an extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide. Grateful for the experience!”

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From Tirana: Full-Day Trip to the UNESCO-Listed Gjirokastra

/ August 6, 2026

6.Full-Day Trip to the UNESCO-Listed Gjirokastra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $129

Tirana to UNESCO Gjirokaster in a full day, with castle museum views, medieval bazaar strolls, and local food tasting for $129.

“Today was so informative - my guide answered all my questions and was so patient while I took tonnes of pictures The restaurant suggestion and the meal suggestion was amazing Great day that I would recommend to everyone”

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Day Tour of Gjirokastra & Blue Eye from Tirana or Durres

/ August 16, 2026

7.Day Tour of Gjirokastra & Blue Eye from Tirana or Durres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $162

Day trip from Tirana to Ottoman Gjirokastra and the Blue Eye spring, with hotel pickup, guide, and included tickets.

“Good guide. Great driving in aggressive Albanian traffic and winding hills.”

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Private Full Day Tour of Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokaster from Tirana

/ August 15, 2026

8.Private Full Day Tour of Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokaster from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $246

Private full day from Tirana to Gjirokaster, Butrint, and Saranda. Air-conditioned ride, UNESCO sites, tickets included, early start.

“My guides, Andy and Julio were amazing - very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable! Definitely recommended!”

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Private Tour from Tirana, Gjirokastër , Saranda and South Riviera

/ August 17, 2026

9.Private Tour from Tirana, Gjirokastër , Saranda and South Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Private day trip from Tirana to Gjirokastër, Blue Eye, Saranda and Porto Palermo, with castles, views, and coffee along the way.

“The 2 main stops are well worth visiting. First to Durres to see the remains of the amphitheatre, and then a short visit to a remarkable beach (Not to swim!!). Then a fairly lengthy ride to Berat, wherenthe Castle is superb, as were the houses in the village. It is a lengthy trip, but well worth it. You will doubtless be wondering why I have only given it 3 stars. We booked a Private Tour (see title) and were more than a little surprised to find someone else sitting in the front seat. Bad enough, but made worse by the driver/guide spending 70% of his time talking to this unknown…”

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Private Day Tour of Gjirokastra from Tirana

/ August 17, 2026

10.Private Day Tour of Gjirokastra from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $154

Private day trip from Tirana to UNESCO Gjirokastra: castle, bazaar, ethnographic museum, and stone-city walks with hotel pickup.

“Absolutely phenomenal tour, guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, and Gjirokastra castle itself was breathtaking.”

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From Tirana: Tour to Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokastër

/ August 22, 2026

11.Tour to Butrint, Saranda & Gjirokastër

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews · 15 hours · from $197

Small-group day trip from Tirana to Butrint, Sarandë beaches, and Gjirokastër. Castle views, UNESCO ruins, and museum stops.

“ottima, guida molto gentile, ha fatto del suo meglio per gestire un tour di un giorno intero”

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Berat and Gjirokaster Private 2 Day Tour

/ August 20, 2026

12.Berat and Gjirokaster Private 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $216

Private 2 day tour from Tirana to Berat and Gjirokastër, with castles, Ottoman quarters, WWII stories, and included transport plus entrances.

“We had an amazing experience with Elidon as our tour guide in Albania. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and made the trip so enjoyable. He knew all the best spots to stop for sightseeing and local experiences. Elidon was friendly, accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure we had a smooth and memorable journey. Highly recommend him for anyone exploring Albania!”

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