Gjirokastër and Përmet · Albania
Gjirokastër
5 published places to visit in Gjirokastër and Përmet, each with what it is, how long to allow, and the official source to check before you travel.
Gjirokastër Castle dominates the old city with long ramparts, vaulted halls, military displays, festival spaces and views over the Drino Valley.
Places in Gjirokastër
Skenduli House
1 hour · typical visit Skenduli House offers a guided look inside a large fortified family home, with guest rooms, fireplaces, storage spaces and carved timber details.
Zekate House
1 hour · typical visit Zekate House is one of Gjirokastër’s grandest tower houses, recognisable by its twin towers, stone base and richly decorated upper rooms.
Cold War Tunnel Gjirokastër
1 hour · typical visit The Cold War Tunnel is a large underground shelter beneath Gjirokastër, visited on a guided route through command rooms, corridors and functional spaces.
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Ready-made trips through Gjirokastër
Albania Heritage Route — 5 Days
5 days · 21 stops · Moderate pace
A southbound heritage journey from Tirana through Kruja, UNESCO-listed Berat and Gjirokastër to Butrint and the Ionian coast.
South Albania and Riviera — 7 Days
7 days · 30 stops · Moderate pace
A balanced week combining Albania’s historic cities with the Blue Eye, Butrint and the main Riviera landscapes.
Classic Albania — 10 Days
10 days · 38 stops · Moderate pace
A broad introduction to Albania’s capital, northern mountains, UNESCO towns, archaeological sites and Riviera coast.
Grand Albania — 14 Days
14 days · 48 stops · Moderate pace
Travel from Tirana and Shkodra into Theth, then south through Berat, Përmet and Gjirokastër to Sarandë, Butrint and the Riviera before returning via Vlorë.