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Day experience · 11 hours · Albania

From Vlora: Albanian Riviera, Blue Eye & Gjirokaster Day Trip

This full-day journey from Vlora offers a perfect combination of natural wonders and cultural discovery.

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What this tour is

Duration
11 hours
Country
Albania

This full-day journey from Vlora offers a perfect combination of natural wonders and cultural discovery. Start your adventure with a peaceful stop at Uji i Ftohtë in Tepelenë, where you’ll enjoy the refreshing alpine spring waters and stunning mountain scenery. Continue to Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Stone City," where charming cobblestone streets, traditional Ottoman-era houses, and a vibrant bazaar await. End your day with a visit to the breathtaking Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër), one of Albania’s most enchanting natural springs, with its crystal-clear, deep turquoise waters surrounded by lush forest. This carefully curated itinerary provides a rich, immersive taste of Albania’s natural beauty, history, and authentic culture — all in one day.

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  • 11 hours out in Albania, guided throughout

  • Walking led by guides who know the ground

  • Viewpoints that are not on the road map

  • Time inside the places, not just photographs of them

  • UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route

  • Small groups, so the guide can answer you

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