Historical & Cultural · 11 hours
Gjirokastër
The UNESCO “Stone City” — castle, historic bazaar and Ottoman stone houses, with a stop at Ali Pasha’s fortress.
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Journey to the UNESCO-listed “Stone City” of Gjirokastër, with a stop at the fortress of Ali Pasha Tepelena. In Gjirokastër, the tour highlights the castle, historic bazaar, traditional stone houses, craft shops, antique stalls, museums, and steep lanes, offering a refined introduction to one of Albania’s most distinctive Ottoman-era urban landscapes.
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