Travel Itinerary
Trip to Gjirokastër, Albania • A luxury escape with high-end shopping, spa treatments, and premium experiences. • next month
Trip Details
Weather Forecast
For: 2026-01-15
Cool, crisp winter days with bright sunshine; daytime highs around 8 °C, nights near freezing. Snow is rare in the valley but possible on the surrounding peaks.
Winter Luxury Escape in Gjirokastër
Indulge in Gjirokastër’s stone-carved elegance with boutique shopping, restorative spa rituals, and private gourmet experiences wrapped in Ottoman-era charm.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1
#1VIP Arrival & Castle View Check-in
Hotel Kalemi • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1 hour
Settle into a lovingly restored Ottoman mansion where antique kilims, open fireplaces, and castle vistas set the tone for a lavish stay.
#2Private Stone-Carver Shopping Tour
ApproxArtisans' Bazaar • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1.5 hours
Browse filigree silver, hand-carved wooden boxes, and silk scarves alongside master craftsmen; enjoy champagne while bespoke pieces are finished for you.
#3Wine-Paired Lunch at Gourmet Kujtime
ApproxKujtime Restaurant • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County2 hours
Savour slow-cooked qifqi (rice balls) and lamb in saffron, paired with exclusive Albanian vintages in a candle-lit stone courtyard.
#4Thermal Stone Spa & Hamam Ritual
Hotel Kalemi • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County2 hours
Unwind with a steamy marble hamam, volcanic-stone massage, and rose-oil wrap in the privacy of your hotel’s vaulted wellness suite.
#5Sunset Cocktails on Rooftop Terrace
Hotel Kalemi • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1 hour
Watch the citadel glow amber under a winter sunset while sipping pomegranate martinis wrapped in plush blankets.
Day 2


#6Private Castle Tour at Dawn
Gjirokastër Castle • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1.5 hours
WikiEnter before the crowds with a curator who unveils 12th-century chambers, Ottoman cannons, and sweeping valley views bathed in golden light.
#7Breakfast Tasting Menu at Pasarela
ApproxPasarela Café • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1 hour
Enjoy truffle scrambled eggs, mountain honey, and single-origin Albanian coffee on a glass balcony overlooking the old rooftops.
#8Boutique Jewelry Workshop
ApproxArgjendari Pazari • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1.5 hours
Design your own silver filigree bracelet under the tutelage of a master jeweller; take home a certificate of provenance and a glass of prosecco.
#9Mountain-View Picnic & Wine Tasting
ApproxÇajupi Vineyard • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County2 hours
A chauffeured 4x4 whisks you to sun-drenched terraces for reserve merlot, artisan cheeses, and panoramic views of snow-dusted peaks.
#10Aromatherapy & Cedar-Tub Soak
Hotel Kalemi • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1 hour
Sink into a hand-carved cedar tub infused with mountain pine oils while a personal therapist delivers a heated-stone back massage.
#11Private Chef Dinner in Ottoman Vault
ApproxKodra Hotel Cellar • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County2.5 hours
Savour a seven-course truffle-infused feast paired with rare Albanian vintages in a candle-lit stone cellar accompanied by live violin.
Day 3
#12Scenic Trailhead Briefing
Ali Pasha Bridge • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County30 minutes
Meet your private guide for artisan coffee and trail briefing beside the 19th-century stone bridge before ascending the gorge.
#13Gorge Panorama Picnic
ApproxPërmeti Overlook • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1 hour
Reach the sun-lit ridge for a gourmet picnic of smoked meats, mountain tea, and baklava while admiring snow-capped ranges.
#14Herbal Steam & Detox Wrap
Hotel Kalemi • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1 hour
Return to town for a detoxifying herbal steam and clay wrap using local sage and lavender to soothe post-hike muscles.
#15Luxury Souvenir Hunt
ApproxArtisans' Bazaar • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1 hour
Pick up final keepsakes—hand-loomed rugs and copper carafes—while enjoying complimentary espresso shots from boutique vendors.
#16Champagne Brunch Departure
Hotel Kalemi • Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County1 hour
Bid farewell with fresh brioche, Albanian caviar, and sparkling wine as the castle walls glint in the midday sun.
