Albanian Rural Life Shepherd's Hut Tour

Name: Albanian Rural Life Shepherd's Hut Tour
Start: 2025-05-22T10:00:00Z
Location: Gjirokaster

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Gjirokaster

Duration

6 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 14 guests

Language

English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Greek

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience the rustic charm of rural Albania. Savor fresh farm products like homemade cheese and bread. Stroll through lush landscapes, collecting aromatic herbs. Create lasting memories.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join us for a day of discovery, connection, and appreciation for the beauty of rural Albania

Get a taste of freshly made animal farm products, showcasing the flavors of the region. Savor homemade cheese, bread, and other delicacies, all lovingly prepared by our hosts. After the meal, take a leisurely stroll through the lush surroundings, collecting aromatic herbs such as oregano, thyme, and sage.

Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in the extraordinary with our Shepherd's Hut Experience. Book now and embark on a journey that will leave you with cherished memories for years to come.

What You Get

Private transportation

Snacks

Traditional Cheese, Cheesepie and Yoghurt

Professional Tour Guide

Gratuities

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Camping Cajupi

We journey to the mountain of Cajupi, where our next adventure awaits at a traditional shepherd's hut. Here, you'll have the rare opportunity to spend the day with a local shepherd and his family, immersing yourself in their daily activities. From milking sheep to preparing milk, yogurt, and feta cheese, you'll learn firsthand about the time-honored practices of Albanian farming. Throughout the day, engage with the shepherd and his family, exchanging stories, laughter, and perhaps even a traditional song or two. Gain insights into their way of life, deep-rooted traditions, and enduring connection to the land.

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Gjirokastra Bazaar

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gjirokastra is known as a stone city and has more than 350 stone houses. This city, centered around its imposing castle and steeped in centuries of history, captivates visitors with its warm ambiance and the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures, customs, and natural beauty. In Gjirokastra, we will visit the magnificent castle, the biggest in the country, the historic Center, featuring a unique market and distinctive stone pavements, and the Skendulaj fortress house, showcasing exquisite stone and wood craftsmanship. This town has a fascinating history as it was the birthplace of the dictator Enver Hoxha.

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Gjirokaster Castle

Originally built in the 12th century, by the Despots of Epirus, an off-shoot of the Byzantine government, who established the basic towered structure of the castle. Later on, while the area was under Ottoman rule, the site was extensively renovated and built upon, bringing the site to a sort of regality that it hadn’t enjoyed since its creation centuries prior. In the 1800’s, a clock tower and aqueduct were also added. In the 1930’s the fantastically named Zog, King of the Albanians converted the fortress into a prison, adding a number of cells and fortifications to hold members of the various resistance forces acting in the country during his reign.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included