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Let’s go back in time, starting at Cerciz Topulli Square, pass the Old Bazaar, Cfaka, and Dunavat, before reaching Ali Pasha Bridge. This "hike" walk has uneven terrain, so wear sneakers and join us!

Highlights

• It is a unique journey through Gjirokastër, exploring places most tourists miss.
• Cfake & Dunavat are the nonvisited part of the town where you find authenticity.
• Ali Pasha bridge is the highlight of the tour, remains of 1800

Description

Let`s stop for a moment and go Back in Time. In this trip we will explore the unknown part of Gjirokaster, the magic of the town that every tourist skips. We start from the center of the old town the “CercizTopulli Square” and head towards The “Old Bazaar” which is not a Bazaar anymore. This is the first neighborhood outside the walls of the castle and lies along beneath the Castle walls. The characteristic cobblestone the orthodox church and some of the oldest houses are the most beautiful elements of this neighborhood. After passing the stream of Nanxa, we reach another ancient neighborhood in town called “Cfaka”. Here we will pass by some old houses which are first monument category, a rebuild mosque and then we reach the last neighborhood “Dunavat” where we will find a tekke which belongs to the Bektashi Order. It is a beautiful combination of Nature, many sheep on top of hills, and old houses before arriving in our last destination, the “Ali Pasha Bridge”. This bridge is a remaining of the aqueduct which Ali Pashe Tepelena build more than 200 years ago to bring water to the castle. The whole trip takes approximately 3 hours and you should be prepared to walk on a not so comfortable terrain. So put on your sneakers and join us to this back in time trip.

Includes

Let’s take a moment and go back in time. This tour explores Gjirokastër’s hidden gems, often missed by tourists. We start at Cerciz Topulli Square and head to the Old Bazaar, the first neighborhood outside the castle walls, known for its cobblestone streets, Orthodox church, and historic houses. Passing the Nanxa stream, we reach the ancient Cfaka neighborhood with monument-category houses and a rebuilt mosque. Our journey continues to Dunavat, home to a Bektashi tekke, before arriving at the stunning Ali Pasha Bridge, a remnant of the 200-year-old aqueduct. This three-hour walk includes uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes and join us on this unforgettable trip!

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