Get an in-depth exploration of the stone city of Gjirokastra on this tour offered by MHP in a private vehicle throughout Gjirokastra and learn about its history. Visit Gjirokastra Castle, the medieval bazaar, the Museum of Weapons, the fortress, and more. Listen to stories about the former communist dictator Enver Hoxha and the writer Ismail Kadare, who both had roots in Gjirokastra. Learn about Gjirokastra and admire the wonderful view from Gjirokastra Castle.
We will explore the National Park of “Blue Eye” – an attractive tourist place, located in the village of Muzinë, near the national road Delvinë – Gjirokastër. It has been declared a Natural Monument and has oval shape similar to the shape of an eye.The spring has great depth, which goes up to 50m, and it’s surrounded by dense and lush vegetation. All in all, the area offers a great time out for adults, as well as for children.
The tour includes also small visits in Lekures Castle Sarande and Saint Nicholas Monastery Church.
Group tour
Transport by private vehicle
Driver/guide
Hotel pick-up (if option selected)
Departure & Return
• Blue Eye
• Lekures Castle
• Saint Nicholas Monastery Church
• Gjirokastra city (The fortress, The old city,The polyphonic festival stage inside the castle, Museum of Weapons, The neighbourhood and house of Enver Hoxha, former Albanian communist Dictator, The neighbourhood and house of the worldwide known Albanian writer, NOBEL price writer Ismail Kadare)