Discover Gjirokaster, a UNESCO-listed museum city with stone houses, cobbled streets, and history in every corner.
If you’re looking for meaningful tour ideas to explore UNESCO heritage sites in Albania, this five-day cultural route offers one of the most complete introductions to the country’s identity. Albania is not a place of massive distances or overwhelming scale — it’s a country where layers of civilization are compact, visible, and deeply intertwined with daily life.
Nestled in the heart of southern Albania, just a 30-minute drive from Gjirokastër, lies the breathtaking Archaeological Park of Antigonea. This ancient city, built on two scenic hills overlooking the Drino Valley, is not only a treasure trove of history but also a testament to one of the greatest love stories of antiquity. Founded in the early 3rd century BC by Pyrrhus of Epirus, Antigonea was named in honor of his beloved wife, Antigone—a symbol of devotion that still resonates today.
