Gjirokastra, the stone city
Minibus rental with driver in Gjirokastra
Rent a minibus with a driver in Gjirokastra for your group: transfers from Tirana Airport, tours of the stone city, excursions to the Blue Eye and Antigonea, and trips to Saranda and Permet. The driver picks you up at your hotel and takes you wherever you need to go.
Why a minibus with a driver in Gjirokastra
Gjirokastra is built on a mountainside, with steep, narrow stone streets. With a minibus and driver, your group arrives directly from the airport with its luggage, and during your stay you can easily get to the castle, the Blue Eye and the coast.
- Your whole group and luggage in one vehicle, up to 19 passengers
- Pickup at your hotel, even in the old town, at the nearest point where the minibus can stop
- A professional driver who knows the roads of the south
- A schedule that follows your program, without waiting for buses
What you can do with a minibus in Gjirokastra
- Airport transfer: it takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes from Tirana Airport to Gjirokastra. You’ll find the fixed price on the Airport – Gjirokastra transfer page.
- City tour: the castle with views over the Drino valley, the old bazaar, the Skenduli House and the Ethnographic Museum.
- The Cold War Tunnel: the underground bunker beneath the city, open to visitors.
- Transfer to the coast: from Gjirokastra to Saranda or Ksamil after your visit to the city, with a stop at the Blue Eye.
Day trips from Gjirokastra
Some of the most beautiful places in the south are easy to reach from Gjirokastra. Times are approximate, from the city center:
- Antigonea, about 30 minutes: the archaeological park of the ancient city above the Drino valley.
- The Blue Eye, about 1 hour: the spring with deep blue water in the middle of the forest.
- Saranda and Ksamil, about 1 hour 15 minutes: the beaches of the south. See minibus with driver in Saranda.
- Permet, about 1.5 hours: the Vjosa river, the Benja thermal baths and Permet’s famous gliko fruit preserves.
- Ioannina, about 1.5 hours: the castle and the lake, across the border in Greece. See how to visit Ioannina by minibus with driver.
- Berat, about 2.5 hours: the city of a thousand windows. See minibus with driver in Berat.
For tours with several nights in the south, see multi-day minibus rental with driver.
How to book
- Tell us your plan: the date, the time, the pickup address in Gjirokastra, the number of passengers and where you want to go.
- Get a quote: we’ll suggest the right minibus and send you the price, with no obligation.
- Confirm: the driver will meet you at the agreed time and place.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a minibus with a driver cost in Gjirokastra?
The price depends on the program, the duration and the number of passengers. Tell us the details and we’ll send you a quote with the full price. The transfer from Tirana Airport to Gjirokastra has a fixed price, which you’ll find on the transfer page.
Can you drop us off at our hotel in the old town?
Yes, at the nearest point where the minibus can stop. The stone streets of the old town are very steep and narrow, so for some hotels you’ll walk the last stretch.
Can we combine Gjirokastra with the Blue Eye and Saranda?
Yes. In one day you can visit Gjirokastra in the morning and the Blue Eye in the afternoon, and arrive in Saranda in the evening.
How many passengers does the minibus take?
Our minibuses have up to 19 passenger seats. For larger groups, we arrange several minibuses that travel together.
Our services in Gjirokastra
For every trip from Gjirokastra, we take care of the minibus, the driver and the itinerary.
Airport transfers
From Tirana Airport to your hotel in Gjirokastra
Minibus rental with driver
A minibus with a driver for small and medium-sized groups
Tours and excursions
The Blue Eye and Antigonea
Multi-day minibus rental
The south with the same driver
Minibus with driver in Saranda
The coast, about 1 hour 15 minutes away