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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Booster seat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance- Blue Eye
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gjirokaster Castel entry (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Train ticket in Blue Eye

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gjirokaster
  • 2h
First stop is in Gjirokaster (Old Town) Defined by its castle, roads paved with chunky limestone and shale, imposing slate-roofed houses and views out to the Drina Valley, Gjirokastra is a magical hillside town described beautifully by Albania's most famous author, Ismail Kadare (b 1936), in Chronicle in Stone. There has been a settlement here for 2500 years, though these days it's the 600 'monumental' Ottoman-era houses in town that attract visitors. For Albanians, the town is also synonymous with former dictator Enver Hoxha, who was born here and ensured the town was relatively well preserved under his rule, though he is not memorialised in any way here today.
The Blue Eye
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Second Stop: Blue Eye. Albania’s famous Blue Eye (Syri i kaltër) is a water spring and natural phenomenon that each visitor should witness. A popular tourist attraction, the beautiful light turquoise river stuns with its beauty. Located near Muzinë in Albania’s Vlorë County, you’ll want to rent a car to get to the famous Blue Eye. After following the signs and crossing the bridge (where you’ll pay a small fee), you’ll come across a parking spot and a footpath that leads to the Blue Eye. You’ll first be enchanted by the surrounding dense forest and the beautiful light blue river that flows through this natural paradise. The Blue Eye is located beneath a small metal balcony that was built so you can get a closer look. Even though swimming has been prohibited via signs, it doesn’t really prevent people from jumping right into the ice-cold water.
Lekuresi Castle
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Third stop: Lekuresi castle Finally, explore Lekuresi Castle, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Location

Activity location

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    Gjirokaster
    • Gjirokaster, Albania, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Leka Tours & Rent a Car Sarande
    • Rruga Mitat Hoxha
    • 9701, Saranda, Qarku i Vlorës, Albania

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